industrial-arts-vocational-teacher/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — industrial arts vocational teacher

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-1194.00 (Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary).

Task statements

• [Core] Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
• [Core] Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
• [Core] Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
• [Core] Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
• [Core] Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
• [Core] Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
• [Core] Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
• [Core] Determine training needs of students or workers.
• [Core] Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
• [Core] Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
• [Core] Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
• [Core] Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
• [Core] Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
• [Core] Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
• [Core] Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
• [Core] Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
• [Core] Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
• [Core] Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
• [Core] Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
• [Supplemental] Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

Detailed work activities

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Assess educational needs of students.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Evaluate student work.
• Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
• Maintain student records.
• Monitor student performance.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Plan educational activities.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Schedule instructional activities.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Supervise laboratory work.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Teach vocational courses.
• Tutor students who need extra assistance.