Related InstructionWhat is Related Instruction?Any certificate programs of 45 credits or more must include a recognizable body of instruction in program-related areas which consist of: 1) Communication, 2) Computation and 3) Human Relations (NWCCU, Standard 2.C.9). Show The related instruction components of applied degree and certificate programs must have learning outcomes, which are strongly and explicitly aligned with the related instruction focus area, are aligned with the content and activities which support the learning and, which are assessable. Related instruction components may be embedded within program curricula or taught in blocks of specialized instruction, but each focus area must have clearly identified content and must be taught or monitored by teaching faculty who are appropriately qualified in those focus areas of related instruction. Documenting for Related InstructionRelated Instruction has three parts:
Types of Courses for Related Instruction
Determining student learning hours at the course levelHours used in related instruction are not the same as contact hours. In this context, hours of student learning include both direct instruction and outside classroom study approximating 30 hours per credit that normalizes the value of student learning activities in various course modalities (lecture, lab, lecture-lab, etc.). One contact hour of lecture is equivalent to three hours of student learning, because for every hour per week of in class lecture, an additional 2 hours of out-of-class study is assumed (additional time spent learning) – over the course of a 10-week term that would be equivalent to 30 hrs total. The conventions used at PCC are as follows:
Related Instruction in the CCOGThe activities of related instruction embedded within the courses must be explicitly described in the CCOG and explicitly identified in the outcomes and content sections. The CCOG gives clear and specific guidance to the faculty teaching the course.
What types of activities contribute to embedded Related Instruction within career technical courses?Computation
Related Instruction at the Program/Certificate LevelAll courses (stand-alone and embedded instruction) must be identified and the hours included on the Related Instruction Template which is attached to the certificate in Courseleaf/Degree and Certificate Management. The certificate and template will be reviewed by the Degrees and Certificates Committee. If the committee has concerns about the course content with respect to related instruction, it may refer the course to the Curriculum Committee for evaluation. Certificates of 45 to 60 credits:
Related Instruction and Instructor QualificationsSACs must ensure that instructors assigned to teach Career Technical courses that have embedded Related Instruction are appropriately qualified to do so. The qualifications for teaching the identified outcomes, content and skills pertaining to the Related Instruction are proposed following the regular process for revising Instructor Qualifications, and when approved, will be included on the program page of the Instructor Qualifications site. Courses that are “stand alone” for Related Instruction (see above) do not require specifically identified qualifications beyond those that apply to teaching that course. In order to establish or revise instructor qualifications, SACs should refer to Instructor Qualifications. What is embedded instruction?Embedded instruction means rather than providing instruction for a child with a disability in a separate room or in a separate activity or routine, the teacher embeds instruction in the ongoing activities, routines and transitions in the classroom.
What are areas of instruction?Instructional Area means a room or defined space used for an educational activity. An Instructional Area may be such as a classroom, a laboratory, a field, a special building, such as a greenhouse, or any other space where educational activities may take place.
Which of the four domains of high leverage practices includes establishing a consistent organized and respectful learning environment?There are 22 High-Leverage Practices for special education spread across four domains. Establish a consistent, organized, and respectful learning environment falls under the social/emotional/behavioral domain.
What are udl principles?The three UDL principles are engagement, representation, and action and expression.
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