SPED C005N: Vocational Academics
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 12/08/2023 |
| Top Code | 050650 - Retail Store Operations and Management |
| Units | 0 Total Units |
| Hours | 40 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 16; Lab Hours 24) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Noncredit (N) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Basic Skills (B) |
| Repeatable | Yes; Repeat Limit 99 |
| Grading Policy | P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D) |
Course Description
Designed to assist students in acquiring basic academic skills for a vocational setting. Emphasis of the course will be on mathematics, reading, and writing skills and the functional application of those skills in everyday life and vocational situations. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Not Transferable.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Accurately recall and apply vocational academic skills used in work settings and leisure time activities.
- Demonstrate fundamental vocational academic skills by filling out a timecard, making a purchase, taking an order, and following basic written directions.
Course Objectives
- 1. Learn correct work signage
- 2. Demonstrate use of work documents
- 3. Consistently use correct currency in employment situations
- 4. Focus on completion of work tasks
- 5. Plan for workplace preparedness
- 6. Completes employability routines
- 7. Completed close down activities
Lecture Content
Functional Mathmatics Functional Reading Functional Writing Workplace Academic Skills in a Practical Setting
Lab Content
Functional Mathmatics Time Telling Time Time Management Money Value Combining Coins and Bills Making Change Budgeting Measurement Taking Inventory Basic Word Problems Functional Reading Workplace Safety Signs Workplace Vocabulary Alphabetizing and Sorting by Attributes Reading Comprehension Calendars/ Schedules Cash Register Application Terms Recipes Inventory Vocabulary Listening Comprehension Taking an Order Functional Writing Drafting an E-mail Using Word/ Google Docs Accessing Classroom Platforms Workplace Academic Skills in a Practical Setting Using a timecard Using workplace technology to complete vocational tasks Being a cashier
Method(s) of Instruction
- Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
- Enhanced NC Lab (NC2)
Instructional Techniques
Lecture and discussion of important concepts. Discussion of related current issues. Out-of-class assignments including hands-on problem solving and independent responsibilities related to workplace academics. Peer-supported evaluations. Use of videos or role-play scenarios.
Out-of-class Assignments
Students will complete an independent hands on problem solving task.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Direct observation of standard practices.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Successful completion of a student project.
Eligible Disciplines
Special education: Minimum qualifications for these faculty members are specified in title 5, section 53414. Masters degree required. Title 5, section 53414
Other Resources
1. Coastline Library