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Teaching methods, instructional strategies, classroom management and assessment in career, technical and workforce education . Technical competence of instructors and managers is explored.

Major Theories associated with the art and practice of CTE and workforce leadership including conflict resolution, industry relations and career development. Design and implementation of strategies to manage the learning behavior of technical education students in the classroom and workplace.

Demonstrates how to design effective instruction for students from different language, abilities, gender, religious, cultural heritage, sexual orientation and ethnic groups. Integrates the use of technology and computers in instruction.

Legal and career topics related to career and technical education and leadership. Students will identify, analyze and critically evaluate workforce issues from a global perspective to include political, ethical and cultural beliefs. This course provides a working knowledge of strategies and resources for integrating global competence into existing career and technical fields.

The course is an introduction to the history of economic thought. While historical events have influenced the development of economic theory, so has economic theory had significant impacts on historical outcomes. Therefore, there will be an emphasis on the interdependence of economic theories with ideas arising from socio-political events and philosophies. The course will also prepare students for further study of economic theory by revealing the roots of concepts taught in economics. In addition, it will provide students with an understanding of both the current use and misuse of concepts of economics and political economy, as well as the important current economic debates.

All ECE degrees require courses with practicum experience in early childhood classrooms with young children (birth to age five). Practicum experiences are focused student teaching experiences that require the student to demonstrate specific skills in an early childhood classroom with young children.* Students must complete the practicum experience through TMCC.* Students are required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and a clear TB test prior to enrolling in practicum experience courses. If a student fails to meet these requirements, or if the background check is not approved, the student will not be permitted to participate in courses with practicum experience.* Students must meet all of the prerequisite requirements, as well as have the practicum instructor's approval prior to enrolling in a practicum course.* Students must work with the practicum instructor to arrange a practicum schedule and placement site.

This course is the study of the role of play as it affects the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development of young children from birth to age three. Students will be introduced to theory and research on play, as well as how to develop activities and materials to foster play in infants and toddlers.

The course is the study of social/emotional development in young children from birth to age three. Students will be introduced to child development theory, as well as how to develop activities and materials to foster social/emotional skills in infants and toddlers.

This course provides students with introductory level basics in preventive maintenance including study in components, maintenance, diagnostics and repair. This course satisfies 5 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded math curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A. This course satisfies 7 hours of instruction toward completing the embedded human relations curriculum requirements, in accordance with Embedded Curriculum Guidelines, Option A.

This course provides students with introductory level basics in Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Steering and suspension including study in components, maintenance, diagnosis and repair. This course exceeds the student contact hours required for NATEF/ASE certification and prepares the learner for the ASE Certification Examination in Light/Heavy Duty Truck Steering and Suspension Systems which assures the learner's ability to succeed as an entry-level medium/heavy duty truck technician specialist.