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Resources to Support IET Instructional Design
Resources to Support IET Instructional Design
IET instructional design is centered around four key ideas:
Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLOs)
The SSLOs are student learning objectives which show how the IET integrates and unifies the three components: Workforce Training, Adult Education, and Workforce Preparation Skills.
Team Teaching
Most IETs require at least two instructors. One instructor is the expert in a Workforce Training curriculum such as welding, and the other is the expert in Adult Education. The instructors plan together to design lessons that accomplish the SSLOs and other key activities that support the learners as they earn their workforce credential and make gains in basic skills. Depending on the IET’s team teaching model, instructors may or may not teach in the same classroom at the same time.
Contextualized Instruction
Contextualized instruction means that the Adult Education basic skills are taught in ways which are directly relevant and useful for the career targeted by the Workforce Training. For example, ESL students in an Early Childhood IET practice writing skills by writing letters to parents where they explain the preschool class’s goals and expectations.
Integration of Workforce Preparation Skills
Workforce Preparation Skills include concepts such as effective communication and problem-solving which are used in nearly all jobs. Workforce Preparation can also include career navigation activities such as helping students prepare for an interview in the IET career.
Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLOs) Resources
Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLOs) Resources
The following files will download as MS Word files.
Single Set of Learning Objectives Guide for New Mexico IET Programs
New Mexico SSLO Template with Guidance and Links
Example SSLOs
Manufacturing - Format differs slightly because this comes from the IET Toolkit
Team Teaching Resources
Team Teaching Resources
The Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges has been a leader in IET design and implementation, which is known as I-BEST in their state. The videos below show examples of different methods of team teaching in action.
Traditional and Collaborative Team Teaching Models
Traditional and Collaborative Team Teaching Models
Parallel and Split-Differentiated Team Teaching Models
Parallel and Split-Differentiated Team Teaching Models
Complementary/Supportive and Monitoring Team Teaching Models
Complementary/Supportive and Monitoring Team Teaching Models
Contextualized Instruction Resources
Contextualized Instruction Resources
The links below are general resources for IET contextualized instruction. Go to NM IET Curriculum to find the Clean Energy Trades Curriculum and the NM IET Lesson Bank.
IET Resource Repository - Curriculum and Instruction
Available on LINCS. Instructional Resources start in the middle of the page. Find examples from other states in various IET career areas.
ICCB Statewide Contextualized Curricula
Complete contextualized courses for several common IET industries available from the Illinois Community College Board.
Contextualized Instruction Using Google Classroom
A video lesson showing math instruction contextualized to construction trades.
Workforce Preparation Skills Resources
Workforce Preparation Skills Resources
Employability Skills Framework Handout
Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) Workforce Preparation
TSTM has several ready-to-adapt lessons that integrate Workforce Preparation Skills.
O*NET is the U.S. Department of Labor's website for career exploration. Helpful sections include the Advanced Searches for Soft Skills and Technology Skills and Browse by O*NET Data.
Color Vowel Work Vocabulary Organizer
This organizer helps ESL students with pronunciation of job interview vocabulary.
You can also find additional information and resources on the Career Navigation page.
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