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CCRS-CTE (BM)

CCRS-CTE (BM-

MGT) CCRS-CTE (FN)

1.00

1.01 Demonstrate DoDEA's Career Ready Practices in course activities

a. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

b. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

c. Attend to personal health and financial well‐being.

d. Communicate clearly and effectively and with the reason.

e. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.

f. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

g. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

h. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

i. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

j. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

k. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

l. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

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2.01 Examine basic economic concepts and their relation to product prices and consumer spending. 1.1-5 3.1-2 4.2

2.02 Analyze the effect of supply and demand on wages and prices. 1.1-5 3.1-2

2.03 Describe the steps for making a purchase decision. 1.1-5 6.1

2.04 Demonstrate comparison-shopping skills. 1.1-5 6.1

2.05 Maintain a filing system for personal financial records. 12.1

2.06 Examine the impact of advertising and marketing on consumer demand and decision making in the global marketplace. 3.1-2 4.1

2.07 Access reliable financial information from a variety of sources. 3.2-3, 5.1-2, 7.7

2.1,9.2,9.5-7, 9.9-

10,12.1-4,13.2-3

2.08 Explain consumer rights, responsibilities, remedies, and the importance of consumer vigilance. 2.4

2.09 Examine precautions for protecting identity and other personal information. 2.1 4.1

2.10 Describe consumer protection regulations. 2.1, 2.4

2.11 Describe the role of consumer assistance agencies. 2.4

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3.01 Compare the costs and benefits of purchasing vs. leasing a vehicle. 1.1-5

3.02 Compare the advantages and disadvantages of renting vs. purchasing a home. 1.1-5 11.1

Demonstrating Knowledge of Planning for Living and Leisure Expenses

The Business and Personal Finance (semester) course helps students develop financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles. Students will learn how to make informed, responsible decisions related to budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, and investing.

Course Competency

Developing Consumer Skills

Implementing DoDEA's Career Ready Practices

Business Management

0.5

PTB301-Business and Personal Finance

May-18

Business Management and Administration

DoDEA Career and Technical Education Course Competency Guide

3.05 Calculate the cost of utilities, services, maintenance, and other housing expenses involved in independent living. 1.1-5 1.1

3.06 Evaluate discretionary spending decisions. 9.1

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4.01 Describe the types of financial institutions. 9.2, 9.7

4.02 Examine how financial institutions affect personal financing planning. 1.1-5 9.7

4.03 Evaluate services and related costs associated with personal banking. 1.1-5 9.1

4.04 Differentiate among types and regulations of electronic monetary transactions. 1.4, 2.1, 2.4 9.1

4.05 Prepare forms necessary for opening and maintaining a checking and a savings account. 1.1-5

4.06 Reconcile bank statements. 1.1-5 1.1, 9.6

4.07 Compare costs and benefits of online, mobile, and traditional banking. 1.1-5

4.08 Explain how certain historical events have influenced the banking system and other financial institutions. 1.1 9.7

4.09 Compare the U.S. monetary system with the international monetary system. 1.1-2 9.1

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5.01 Evaluate the various methods of financing a purchase. 1.4, 2.1 3.3 9.5

5.02 Analyze credit card features and their impact on personal financial planning. 1.3-4 3.3 9.1

5.03 Identify qualifications needed to obtain credit. 2.1 9.1,9.5

5.04 Identify basic provisions of credit and loan laws. 2.1, 2.4 3.3 8.11

5.05 Compare terms and conditions of various sources of consumer credit. 1.4, 2.4 3.3 9.1,9.5

5.06 Identify strategies for effective debt management, including sources of assistance. 1.3-4, 2.1 3.3

5.07 Explain credit rating and credit report. 2.1, 2.4 3.3 9.1

5.08 Compare the costs and conditions of secured and unsecured loans. 1.3-4 3.3

5.09 Compare the types of voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy and the implications of each. 2.1, 2.4

5.10 Calculate payment schedules for a loan, using spreadsheets, calculators, and/or online tools. 1.1 3.3

5.11 Complete a sample credit application. 2.1 9.5

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6.01 Evaluate insurance as a risk-management strategy. 1.3-4 5.1 9.4

6.02 Distinguish among the types, costs, and benefits of insurance coverage (e.g., automobile, life, property, health, liability). 1.4, 2.1 6.1 9.4

6.06 Explain the roles of insurance in financial planning. 2.1 9.4

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7.01 Examine how personal choices about education, training, skill development, and careers impact earnings. 3.4-5

7.02 Differentiate among sources of income. 2.1, 3.5 9.1

7.03 Calculate net pay. 1.1 2.2 1.1

7.04 Investigate employee benefits and incentives. 2.1

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8.01 Describe the types and purposes of local, state, and federal taxes and the way each is levied and used. 2.4 1.1-2

8.02 Explore how tax structures affect consumers, producers, and business owners differently. 2.1, 2.4

8.03 Compute local taxes on products and services. 1.1-3 1.1

8.04 Examine potential tax deductions and credits on a tax return. 1.4

8.05 Explain the content and purpose of a standard W-2 and 1099 form. 2.1, 2.4

8.06 Complete a state income tax form, including electronic formats. 1.1

8.07 Complete short and itemized federal income tax forms, including electronic formats. 1.1

Demonstrating Knowledge of Banking Transactions

Demonstrating Knowledge of Credit and Loan Functions

Demonstrating Knowledge of the Role of Insurance in Risk Management

Demonstrating Knowledge of Taxes

Demonstrating Knowledge of Income Earning and Reporting

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9.01 Identify short-term and long-term personal financial goals. 3.1-5 9.3,10.2

9.02 Identify anticipated and unanticipated income and expenses. 1.4-5 5.1-2 9.1, 11.1

9.03 Examine components and purposes of a personal net worth statement. 1.3-5

9.04 Develop a personal budget. 1.3-4 5.1-2 9.6,10.3,11.1,12.4

9.05 Investigate the effects of government actions and economic conditions on personal financial planning. 1.4, 5.1 3.1 10.2

9.06 Explain how economics influences a financial plan. 1.4 3.1 2.1, 10.2

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10.01 Compare the impact of simple interest vs. compound interest on savings. 1.1-5

10.02 Compare investment and savings options. 1.1-5 9.3

10.03 Explain costs and income sources for investments. 1.3-5 9.3

10.04 Examine the fundamental workings of the Social Security System and the system’s effects on retirement planning. 2.1

10.05 Contrast alternative retirement plans. 1.4

10.06 Explore how the stock and bond markets work. 1.4 1.1, 3.1-2 9.7

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11.01 Investigate career opportunities. 3.3-5 7.3-4

Developing Career Exploration and Employability Skills

Demonstrating Knowledge of Investment and Savings Planning

Demonstrating Knowledge of Personal Financial Planning

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Course Description:

CCRS-CTE (BM)

CCRS-CTE (BM-

MGT)

1.00

1.01 Demonstrate DoDEA's Career Ready Practices in course activities

a. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

b. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

c. Attend to personal health and financial well‐being.

d. Communicate clearly and effectively and with the reason.

e. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.

f. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

g. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

h. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

i. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

j. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

k. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

l. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

2.00

2.01 Compare the characteristics of different types of business ownership and organization in both service-based and product-based businesses. 7.4

2.02 Explain the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship through a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. 2.1, 7.3-4

2.03 Describe current and emerging trends in business. 7.1, 5.1

2.04 Describe the impact of demographic and psychographic issues on business. 4.1-2

2.05 Identify current laws and regulations affecting the establishment and operation of businesses. 2.4 1.2

2.06 Analyze a business plan. 6.2 7.3, 8.1

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3.01 Identify basic micro and macro economic concepts (i.e., supply and demand, leading economic indicators, business cycle, and economic cycle) 1.4 3.2, 5.1, 8.1

3.02 Compare economic systems, free markets, and economic-political systems. 2.4 3.1, 4.2

Business Management

0.5

Implementing DoDEA's Career Ready Practices

Course Competency

PTB401-Management Foundations/Management International Business

Business Management and Administration

May-18

The Management Foundations (semester) course introduces students to basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, and human relations.

DoDEA Career and Technical Education Course Competency Guide

Differentiating the Organization and Characteristics of Business

Examining Economic Factors Affecting Business

3.03 Explain how economic growth can be promoted and how data can be interpreted and measured. 1.4 2.1, 5.2

4.00

4.01 Describe management roles, functions, skills, and values. 2.2-3, 3.1-2, 3.5 7.1

4.02 Identify benefits and limitations of a variety of leadership and management styles. 5.1 2.1

4.03 Analyze leadership and management styles in a variety of business situations. 5.1 2.1, 4.1

4.07 Compare self-assessment of personal traits with those common to effective managers in various work environments. 3.2, 3.5 7.1

4.04 Develop and communicate a vision, mission, and/or values statement that is realistic for company-wide implementation. 6.2 2.2

4.08 Develop a line-of-sight action plan stating goals, strategies, and objectives related to the company's vision, mission, and values. 6.1-2 2.2, 7.2, 8.1-2

4.05 Organize business activities to achieve established action plans. 6.2 2.2

4.06 Explore the principles of personal and business ethics and their role in business decisions. 2.2, 3.2, 5.1 1.2, 4.1

4.09 Explore the relationship between social media and personal and business ethics in the decision-making process. 2.2, 3.2 2.1, 4.1

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5.01 Explore differences among various sources of capital. 2.2, 5.1-2 1.2, 5.2, 6.1

5.02 Explain the impact of the stock market on business decisions. 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 5.2 7.10

5.03 Identify the cost of operations. 1.2, 1.4, 7.2, 8.1

5.04 Identify strategies for risk management. 1.1-5 3.2, 5.1

5.05 Identify the components of records management systems. 2.1, 5.1-2, 6.1-2 6.2

5.06 Describe legal considerations related to credit plans, credit cards, credit policies, and collection procedures. 6.1-2, 7.4, 8.1-2

5.07 Describe the impact on business of credit plans, credit cards, credit policies, collection procedures, credit analysis, and laws related to credit. 4.1 6.1-2, 7.4, 8.1-2

5.08 Identify reasons for taxes, types of taxes, and the effects taxes have on business decisions. 5.1-2 5.1-2, 6.2, 7.3

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6.01 Explain the role of marketing in the economy. 4.1, 5.1 1.1, 1.2

6.02 Explain marketing concepts and the elements of the marketing mix. 1.4, 4.1 2.2

6.03 Explain the four stages of the product life cycle. 1.4, 4.1 6.1-2

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7.01 Describe the impact of evolving technology on the business environment. 5.1 3.1, 8.1

7.02 Illustrate the impact of environmental issues on business. 2.4 1.2

7.03 Identify workplace safety and security measures. 2.1, 2.4 6.2, 7.7

7.04 Interpret staff interrelationships illustrated in a variety of organizational charts. 2.3, 4.2 7.6, 4.1

7.05 Identify effective information processing systems for various business types. 5.1, 5.2 6.1-2

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8.01 Identify methods of recruiting employees and publicizing job openings. 2.2, 2.3 7.6

8.02 Identify the value of a diverse workforce. 2.2, 2.3 7.5-6

8.03 Explain various methods of interviewing and selecting applicants for employment. 2.2-4 4.1, 7.6

8.04 Identify the components of an orientation program for a new employee. 2.3 7.8

8.05 Identify federal legislation related to employees in the workplace. 2.4 1.2, 4.1, 7.8

8.06

Review legal issues (e.g., harassment, employee rights, privacy, drug testing, labor disputes, discrimination, and substance abuse) and the potential impact to the business. 2.4 1.2, 4.1

Conducting Business Operations

Conducting Marketing Activities

Administering Human Resources Functions

Identifying the Scope of Management

Conducting Financial Activities

9.01 Demonstrate effective communication techniques in working with individuals and groups. 4.1 7.8

9.02 Examine communication barriers and ways to eliminate them. 4.2 7.9

9.03 Explain how corporate culture influences formal and informal communication. 4.1 3.1, 7.1

9.04 Identify ways to motivate, coach, counsel, and reward individuals and teams. 5.2 7.6

9.05 Identify methods for resolving conflicts. 2.2, 3.2 7.9

9.06 Make a presentation to an audience. 4.2 3.2

9.07 Demonstrate business etiquette techniques. 3.2, 4.1 4.2

9.08 Describe the benefits of developing partnerships within the organization and with the community. 3.2, 4.1, 6.2 4.2

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10.01 Develop a career plan in business management. 3.5

10.02 Conduct a job search. 3.3

10.03 Create a résumé including résumé format suitable for online posting. 3.3

10.04 Create a letter of application or cover letter. 3.3

10.05 Participate in a mock interview. 3.3

10.06 Compose an interview follow-up letter. 3.3

10.07 Identify sources of lifelong education. 3.4

10.08 Identify the steps to follow in resigning from a position. 3.3

10.09 Identify certifications relevant to the business management field. 3.4-5

Developing Communication Skills for Business

Enhancing Career Exploration and Employability Skills

Pathway:

Credits:

Revision:

Course Description:

CCRS-CTE (BM)

CCRS-CTE (BM-

MGT)

1.00

1.01 Demonstrate DoDEA's Career Ready Practices in course activities

a. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

b. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

c. Attend to personal health and financial well‐being.

d. Communicate clearly and effectively and with the reason.

e. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.

f. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

g. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

h. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

i. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

j. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

k. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

l. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

2.00

2.01 Compare the characteristics of different types of business ownership and organization in both service-based and product-based businesses. 7.4

2.02 Explain the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship through a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. 2.1, 7.3-4

2.03 Describe current and emerging trends in business. 7.1, 5.1

2.04 Describe the impact of demographic and psychographic issues on business. 4.1-2

2.05 Identify current laws and regulations affecting the establishment and operation of businesses. 2.4 1.2

2.06 Analyze a business plan. 6.2 7.3, 8.1

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3.01 Identify basic micro and macro economic concepts (i.e., supply and demand, leading economic indicators, business cycle, and economic cycle) 1.4 3.2, 5.1, 8.1

3.02 Compare economic systems, free markets, and economic-political systems. 2.4 3.1, 4.2

Business Management

0.5

Implementing DoDEA's Career Ready Practices

Course Competency

PTB401-Management Foundations/Management International Business

Business Management and Administration

May-18

The Management Foundations (semester) course introduces students to basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, and human relations.

DoDEA Career and Technical Education Course Competency Guide

Differentiating the Organization and Characteristics of Business

Examining Economic Factors Affecting Business

3.03 Explain how economic growth can be promoted and how data can be interpreted and measured. 1.4 2.1, 5.2

4.01 Describe management roles, functions, skills, and values. 2.2-3, 3.1-2, 3.5 7.1

4.02 Identify benefits and limitations of a variety of leadership and management styles. 5.1 2.1

4.03 Analyze leadership and management styles in a variety of business situations. 5.1 2.1, 4.1

4.07 Compare self-assessment of personal traits with those common to effective managers in various work environments. 3.2, 3.5 7.1

4.04 Develop and communicate a vision, mission, and/or values statement that is realistic for company-wide implementation. 6.2 2.2

4.08 Develop a line-of-sight action plan stating goals, strategies, and objectives related to the company's vision, mission, and values. 6.1-2 2.2, 7.2, 8.1-2

4.05 Organize business activities to achieve established action plans. 6.2 2.2

4.06 Explore the principles of personal and business ethics and their role in business decisions. 2.2, 3.2, 5.1 1.2, 4.1

4.09 Explore the relationship between social media and personal and business ethics in the decision-making process. 2.2, 3.2 2.1, 4.1

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5.01 Explore differences among various sources of capital. 2.2, 5.1-2 1.2, 5.2, 6.1

5.02 Explain the impact of the stock market on business decisions. 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 5.2 7.10

5.03 Identify the cost of operations. 1.2, 1.4, 7.2, 8.1

5.04 Identify strategies for risk management. 1.1-5 3.2, 5.1

5.05 Identify the components of records management systems. 2.1, 5.1-2, 6.1-2 6.2

5.06 Describe legal considerations related to credit plans, credit cards, credit policies, and collection procedures. 6.1-2, 7.4, 8.1-2

5.07 Describe the impact on business of credit plans, credit cards, credit policies, collection procedures, credit analysis, and laws related to credit. 4.1 6.1-2, 7.4, 8.1-2

5.08 Identify reasons for taxes, types of taxes, and the effects taxes have on business decisions. 5.1-2 5.1-2, 6.2, 7.3

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6.01 Explain the role of marketing in the economy. 4.1, 5.1 1.1, 1.2

6.02 Explain marketing concepts and the elements of the marketing mix. 1.4, 4.1 2.2

6.03 Explain the four stages of the product life cycle. 1.4, 4.1 6.1-2

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7.01 Describe the impact of evolving technology on the business environment. 5.1 3.1, 8.1

7.02 Illustrate the impact of environmental issues on business. 2.4 1.2

7.03 Identify workplace safety and security measures. 2.1, 2.4 6.2, 7.7

7.04 Interpret staff interrelationships illustrated in a variety of organizational charts. 2.3, 4.2 7.6, 4.1

7.05 Identify effective information processing systems for various business types. 5.1, 5.2 6.1-2

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8.01 Identify methods of recruiting employees and publicizing job openings. 2.2, 2.3 7.6

8.02 Identify the value of a diverse workforce. 2.2, 2.3 7.5-6

8.03 Explain various methods of interviewing and selecting applicants for employment. 2.2-4 4.1, 7.6

8.04 Identify the components of an orientation program for a new employee. 2.3 7.8

8.05 Identify federal legislation related to employees in the workplace. 2.4 1.2, 4.1, 7.8

8.06

Review legal issues (e.g., harassment, employee rights, privacy, drug testing, labor disputes, discrimination, and substance abuse) and the potential impact to the business. 2.4 1.2, 4.1

Conducting Business Operations

Conducting Marketing Activities

Administering Human Resources Functions

Identifying the Scope of Management

Conducting Financial Activities

9.01 Demonstrate effective communication techniques in working with individuals and groups. 4.1 7.8

9.02 Examine communication barriers and ways to eliminate them. 4.2 7.9

9.03 Explain how corporate culture influences formal and informal communication. 4.1 3.1, 7.1

9.04 Identify ways to motivate, coach, counsel, and reward individuals and teams. 5.2 7.6

9.05 Identify methods for resolving conflicts. 2.2, 3.2 7.9

9.06 Make a presentation to an audience. 4.2 3.2

9.07 Demonstrate business etiquette techniques. 3.2, 4.1 4.2

9.08 Describe the benefits of developing partnerships within the organization and with the community. 3.2, 4.1, 6.2 4.2

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10.01 Develop a career plan in business management. 3.5

10.02 Conduct a job search. 3.3

10.03 Create a résumé including résumé format suitable for online posting. 3.3

10.04 Create a letter of application or cover letter. 3.3

10.05 Participate in a mock interview. 3.3

10.06 Compose an interview follow-up letter. 3.3

10.07 Identify sources of lifelong education. 3.4

10.08 Identify the steps to follow in resigning from a position. 3.3

10.09 Identify certifications relevant to the business management field. 3.4-5

Developing Communication Skills for Business

Enhancing Career Exploration and Employability Skills

Pathway:

Credits:

Revision:

Course Description:

CCRS-CTE (BM)

CCRS-CTE (BM-

MGT)

1.00

1.01 Demonstrate DoDEA's Career Ready Practices in course activities

a. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

b. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

c. Attend to personal health and financial well‐being.

d. Communicate clearly and effectively and with the reason.

e. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.

f. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

g. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

h. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

i. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

j. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

k. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

l. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

2.00

2.01 Identify the difference between needs and wants. 1.3, 1.4, 3.1 7.2

2.02 Identify the three basic economic questions answered by any economy. 5.1-2 3.1, 7.1, 8.1

2.03 Distinguish among the factors of production. 1.3, 1.4, 5.1 7.1-4

2.04 Explain the relevance of scarcity to economics. 5.1-2 8.1-2

2.05 Describe the decision-making process. 6.1-2

2.1-2, 5.1-2, 7.2-4, 8.1-2

2.06 Identify characteristics of free enterprise. 5.1-2 3.1-2

2.07 Explain supply, Law of Supply, demand, Law of Demand, and economic equilibrium. 5.1-2 3.1-2

2.08 Analyze principles of marketing in the global economy. 6.1 3.1-2

2.09 Define the phases of the business cycle. 5.1-2 8.1-2

3.00

PTB501-Marketing and Entrepreneurship

The Marketing and Entrepreneurship (semester) course introduces students to the roles of business and marketing in the free enterprise system and the global economy. Emphasis is placed on the introduction and application of economics, business and marketing, interpersonal communication, and basic entrepreneurship concepts.

Understanding the Role of Economics in a Global Economy

Exploring the Core Concepts of Business and Marketing

Course Competency

Implementing DoDEA's Career Ready Practices

Business Management and Administration

Business Management

0.5

May-18

3.01 Compare major types of business ownership. 5.1, 6.1 2.1-2

3.02 Identify the functions of management. 5.1, 6.1 2.1-2, 4.1-2

3.03 Compare the types of leadership styles. 6.1 7.5

3.04 Explain the marketing concept. 5.1-2 8.1

3.05 Describe the marketing functions and their importance. 5.1-2, 2.2 7.1-3

3.06 Define target market. 5.1 7.3

3.07 Explain how market segmentation is used to identify a target market. 5.1-2, 2,2 7.4

3.08 Determine the social and environmental responsibilities of a business to the community and of the community to a business. 2.2-4 7.2

3.09 Describe the elements of the marketing mix. 5.1-2, 6.1 7.2

3.10 Describe the steps of the selling process. 5.1-2, 6.1 6.1-2

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4.01 Explain the impacts of technology on employment, business operations, and global activities.

2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-2, 6.1-2, 1.1-2, 2.1-2, 3.1-3

4.02 Explain the impacts of electronic commerce on business and marketing. 4.1-2, 5.1-2, 6.1-2 3.1-3, 5.1-2, 7.1-5

5.00

5.01 Describe business/marketing communication tools and ways they are used in the business/marketing workplace. 2.1

5.02 Describe communication media used in the business/marketing workplace.

2.1-3, 4.1-2, 5.1-2 4.2

5.03 Differentiate between professional and personal communication. 2.2 1.1-2, 4.1-2

5.04 Identify ethical and unethical business practices. 2.2-3, 4.1 4.1

5.05 Explain the importance of nonverbal communication in the workplace. 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 4.2

5.06 Describe the impact of cultural diversity on business communication. 2.2-3, 3.1-2, 4.1 4.2

5.07 Explain the importance of teamwork in the workplace. 3.2, 5.1 7.8

6.00

6.01 Identify rights and responsibilities of consumers. 2.4 4.1

6.02 Identify major consumer protection agencies and their purposes. 2.4 4.1

6.03 Identify methods of resolving a variety of consumer complaints. 4.1, 6.2 4.2, 7.2

6.04 Identify the elements of a valid contract. 2.1, 2.4 4.2, 1.2

6.05 Explain the importance of product labeling. 2.4 1.1

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7.01 Assess individual interests and aptitudes. 3.1-2 7.2, 7.6, 7.8

7.02 Explore careers in marketing and entrepreneurship. 3.3, 3.5 7.6

7.03 Identify characteristics and basic skills of entrepreneurs. 3.5, 6.1 7.7

7.04 Explain the benefits and risks of starting a business. 2.1, 2.4, 3.1 5.1

7.05 Compare types of business ownership. 2.1, 2.4 5.1-2

7.06 Explain the concept of entrepreneurship. 3.1, 3.2 4.1-2

7.07 Describe goals of being an entrepreneur. 5.1-2 4.1-2, 7.1, 7.3

7.08 Describe the role of innovation in entrepreneurship. 4.1-2 5.1-2, 7.1

7.09 Explain where entrepreneurial opportunities exist. 3.5 7.3

Developing Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Investigating Technological Trends in Business and Marketing

Making Consumer Choices

Exploring Entrepreneurship

7.10 Identify time-management skills. 6.1-2 7.7

7.11 Describe trends in entrepreneurship. 3.4-5 2.2, 3.1

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8.01 Identify customer needs and wants. 4.1, 6.2 2.1-2

8.02 Define the steps of market research. 5.2 2.1-2

8.03 Conduct market research. 5.2 2.1-2

8.04 Analyze competitive environment. 5.2 7.4, 8.1-2

9.00

9.01 Select product or service. 1.3-5 6.1

9.02 Identify helpful resources, mentors, and professional advisers. 2.3 4.2, 6.1

10.00

10.01 Explain the purpose of a business plan. 2.1 7.3

10.02 Describe the components of a business plan. 5.1, 6.2 7.3

10.03 Develop a business plan 5.1, 6.2 7.3

11.00

11.01 Select target market. 1.3-5 2.1-2, 8.1

11.02 Determine the product/service price. 1.3-5 3.2-3

11.03 Select the distribution method(s). 3.1-2 1.1, 3.2, 6.1

11.04 Develop a promotional campaign. 1.3, 2.1, 2.3 2.1-2, 7.2

12.00

12.01 Estimate business income and expenses. 1.1-5 7.7

12.02 Identify the break-even point. 1.1-5 3.1

12.03 Set profit goal. 1.3-4 5.2

12.04 Identify sources of capital. 1.4, 2.1 5.2

13.00

13.01 Identify staffing needs of business.

1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 6.1-2 7.6

13.02 Develop job descriptions. 3.4, 6.2 7.1, 7.5

13.03 Devise a workflow process. 6.2 7.7

13.04 Develop quality-control procedures. 6.1-2 6.2

14.00

14.01 Create a basic income statement and balance sheet. 1.1-2 2.1

Planning for a Product or Service

Conducting a Needs Assessment

Understanding a Business Plan

Preparing a Marketing Strategy

Developing the Financial Plan

Planning Business Operations

Operating and Evaluating a Business

Pathway:

Credits:

Revision:

Course Description:

CCRS-CTE (BM)

CCRS-CTE (BM-

MGT)

1.00

1.01 Demonstrate DoDEA's Career Ready Practices in course activities

a. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.

b. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.

c. Attend to personal health and financial well‐being.

d. Communicate clearly and effectively and with the reason.

e. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.

f. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

g. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.

h. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

i. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.

j. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

k. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals.

l. Work productively in teams while using cultural global competence.

2.00

2.01 Examine the constitutional basis for federal law. 2.1,2.2, 2.4 1.1-2

2.02 Explain the need for laws. 2.1, 2.4 1.1-2

2.03 Differentiate between criminal and civil law. 2.4 1.1-2

2.04 Describe the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the legal system. 2.4 1.1-2

2.05 Compare federal, state, and local court systems. 2.4 1.1-2

2.06 Compare the main sources of law. 2.1 1.1-2

2.07 Differentiate between ethical and legal behavior. 2.4, 3.1 1.2

2.08 Describe the legal rights and responsibilities of citizens and non-citizens. 3.1 1.2

2.09 Compare the legal rights and responsibilities of minors and adults. 2.4 1.2, 3.1

2.10 Identify sources used to enforce the law at the local, state, and federal levels. 2.4 1.2, 3.1

3.00

PTB503-Business Law

DoDEA Career and Technical Education Course Competency Guide

Business Management and Administration

Examining the Foundations of a Legal System

May-18

The Business Law (year-long) course introduces students to the foundations of the American legal system. Students will learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens and gain practical knowledge and skills by exploring economic and social concepts related to laws governing business and individuals. Focus areas include contracts, consumer protection, criminal law, tort law, international law, family/domestic law, employment law, cyber law, and careers in the legal profession.

Business Management

1.0

Implementing DoDEA's Career Ready Practices

Course Competency

Examining Contracts

3.01 Explain the six essential elements of a contract. 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 1.2, 2.1, 4.1-2, 6.1,

3.02 Analyze the need for a contract. 2.1, 4.1, 5.1

1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1-2, 6.1-2

3.03 Compare types of contracts. 6.1, 4.2

1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1-2, 6.1-2

3.04 Describe the categories of persons who have rights and/or duties under a contract for the benefit of a third party. 4.1-2

1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1-2, 6.1-2

3.05 Examine the effects of a contract on a minor. 2.4 1.2, 5.1-2

3.06 Explain the effects of a breach of contract. 2.4 4.1-2, 5.1-2

3.07 Describe the purpose of the Statute of Frauds. 2.4,2.3

3.08 Explain how the Uniform Commercial Code applies to the sale of goods and interstate commerce. 2.4,2.3 4.1-2, 5.1-2

4.00

4.01 Compare federal agencies that provide consumer protection information. 2.1 4.1-2

4.02 Identify federal and state laws that afford consumer protection. 2.1 1.1-2

4.03 Identify the reasons bankruptcy laws were enacted. 1.1-5, 2.1 1.1-2

4.04 Evaluate the impact of relevant laws on insurance requirements. 2.1

1.1-2, 5.1-2, 7.1, 7.4, 8.1

4.05 Identify the laws specifically related to negotiable instruments (e.g., drafts, checks, promissory notes, certificates of deposit). 2.4, 5.1

1.1-2, 2.2, 3.3, 4.1-

2, 7.4

4.06 Describe characteristics of a bailment and the responsibilities of involved parties. 2.4, 5.1 1.2, 6.1

4.07 Distinguish between real and personal property. 2.2, 2.4 1.2, 5.1, 5.2

4.08 Describe ways in which real estate can be acquired. 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.4

1.2, 4.2, 5.1-2, 6.1, 7.7, 8.1

4.09 Evaluate mortgage types and interest rates. 1.4, 2.1

1.2, 3.2, 3.3, 5.1-2, 6.1,

4.10 Describe the legal aspects of a real estate transaction. 2.4

1.2, 4.2, 5.1-2, 6.1, 7.7, 8.1

4.11 Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. 2.3, 4.1

1.2, 4.2, 5.1-2, 6.1, 7.7, 8.1

4.12 Identify the purpose of copyright and patent laws (e.g., tangible and intangible property). 2.4, 4.2, 5.1-2 1.1-2, 5.1, 7.1

5.00

5.01 Define criminal law. 2.4

5.02 Explain penalties associated with crimes. 2.4 1.1, 4.1

5.03 Differentiate between civil and criminal trial procedures. 2.4

5.04 Compare the purpose and characteristics of juvenile and adult justice systems. 2.4

5.05 Distinguish among an infraction, a misdemeanor, and a felony. 2.4

5.06 Explain crimes often associated with businesses and organizations (e.g., embezzlement, extortion, computer crimes). 2.2, 2.4, 4.2, 6.1-2 1.2, 4.1

6.00

6.01 Define tort law. 2.4, 4.1-2 1.2, 4.1, 4.2

Examining Rights and Responsibilities of Consumers

Exploring Criminal Law

Exploring Tort Law

6.02 Identify common torts (e.g., assault, battery, defamation, negligence, product liability). 2.4, 6.2, 4.2 1.1, 1.2, 4.1

6.03 Explain penalties associated with torts. 2.4, 4.1-2

6.04 Identify improper use of business technology and property (e.g., computers, personal digital assistants, cell phones, telephones). 2.4, 4.2, 4.1

7.00

7.01 Identify components of estate planning (e.g., power of attorney, wills, trusts, living wills). 3.1

7.02 Identify laws regulating marriage. 3.1

7.03 Identify laws regulating separation and divorce. 3.1

7.04 Interpret laws that sever the parent-child legal relationship. 3.1

7.05 Identify situations where legal assistance is advisable. 2.4, 5.1, 6.2 4.1, 5.1

7.06 Locate professional sources for legal advice. 2.4, 5.1 4.2

8.00

8.01 Compare the American legal system with legal systems in other countries. 2.1-4 1.1, 3.1

8.02 Describe the impact of international laws on the U.S. economy. 2.1-4 1.1, 3.1

8.03 Describe U.S. citizens' rights and responsibilities when conducting business, traveling, or living abroad. 2.1-4 1.1, 3.1

8.04 Examine the impact of international regulations on the environment. 2.1-4 1.1, 3.1

9.00

9.01 Describe rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. 2.1-4, 3.1, 7.2, 7.6,

9.02 Identify federal, state, and local laws and agencies dealing with employment. 3.3 7.9

9.03 Examine the ethical basis for laws governing the workplace. 2.4 1.2, 4.1

9.04 Analyze the process for filing a grievance. 5.1-2, 6.1-2 7.6

9.05 Identify the legal grounds for employee termination. 2.1-2, 2.4, 6.1-2 4.1, 7.2, 7.7, 7.9

9.06 Examine the legal and historical significance of unions and collective bargaining. 2.1-2, 2.4, 6.1-2

10.00

10.01 Summarize the legal requirements and the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship. 1.4, 1.5, 2.1

2.1-2, 4.1-2, 5.1-2, 7.1-7, 7.10

10.02 Summarize the legal requirements and the advantages and disadvantages of a partnership. 1.4, 1.5, 2.1

2.1-2, 4.1-2, 5.1-2, 7.1-7, 7.10

10.03 Summarize the legal requirements and the advantages and disadvantages of a corporation. 1.4, 1.5, 2.1

2.1-2, 4.1-2, 5.1-2, 7.1-7, 7.10

10.04 Examine laws that would impact forming and operating your own business. 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.4 1.1, 7.3, 7.4

11.00

11.01 Explain cyber law and the various types of cyber crimes. 2.1-4, 5.1-2 5.1

11.02 Compare cyber crimes and cyber torts. 2.1-4, 5.1-2 5.1

11.03 Describe intellectual property rights and copyright laws related to digital purchases. 2.1-4, 5.1-2 6.1

11.04 Describe laws related to e-commerce. 2.1-4, 5.1-2 5.1

11.05 Examine how the use or purchase of technology affects a contract. 2.1-4, 5.1-2 1.1,

11.06 Explain how advances in computer technology affect the different areas of law. 2.1-4, 5.1-2 1.2

11.07 Define common cyber crimes. 2.4

11.08 Describe the various types of federal and state statutes designed to combat computer crime. 2.4, 5.1-2 1.2

Examining Cyber/Computer Law

Examining Legal Aspects of Employment

Increasing Awareness of Family/Domestic Law

Identifying Concepts in International Law

Analyzing Types of Business Organizations

11.09 Describe the ramifications of improper use of business technology and property. 5.1-2 1.2, 4.1, 7.8, 7.9

12.00

12.01 Research career opportunities in the legal profession. 3.2--5

Preparing for Business Law Careers

2010/2011 DoDEA Student Competency Record Principles of Engineering

PTE301 - 18 weeks

Student

School Year

Grade

Term (fall, spring)

School

Teacher Signature

Mastery is a level of performance that indicates a student has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities for a unit of instruction or subject area as defined by a recognized standard.

DoDEA defines mastery as being competent in the task and non-mastery as needing task remediation.

As students complete each competency, the student or teacher should assess the student’s level of performance and mark the appropriate column next to the competency. This record should be used to provide information about competencies mastered to employer, student-employee, or another school/teacher.

PTE301

18 weeks

Principles of Engineering

TASKS/COMPETENCIES

Mastery Non-

Mastery

Implementing DoDEA's CTE Course Requirements

• 001 Demonstrate DoDEA's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.

• 002 Identify issues relating to this field of study that affect the environment that impact local and global communities.

• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.

Engineers as Problem Solvers

• 004 Identify engineering role models, including minorities and women.

• 005 Identify problems that engineers may solve in the future.

• 006 Define attributes associated with being a successful engineer.

Engineering Team

• 007 Participate on an engineering team working together to solve problems.

• 008 Explain how ethics influences the engineering process.

• 009 Explain how social, environmental and financial constraints influence the engineering process.

Careers in Engineering

• 010 Explain the difference between engineering disciplines and job functions.

• 011 Research and discover the educational requirements to become an

Principles of Engineering

TASKS/COMPETENCIES

Mastery Non-

Mastery engineer.

• 012 Become familiar with an area of engineering by preparing for and conducting an interview with an engineer in that field of engineering.

Sketching

• 013 Use proper sketching techniques to solve a design problem.

• 014 Select the appropriate sketching styles for presentations to a group.

• 015 Use proper proportioning while producing annotated sketches.

Introduction to Engineering Drawing

• 016 Produce 2D drawings of simple objects using Computer Automated

Drawing (CAD).

• 017 Produce 3D wireframe drawings of simple objects using CAD.

• 018 Use parametric design techniques to produce drawings of simple objects using CAD.

Technical Writing

• 019 Research, plan, and compose a written technical report describing an engineering career field.

• 020 Produce an organized outline for a technical paper.

Data Representation and Presentation

• 021 Design and create tables, charts, and graphs to illustrate collected data.

• 022 Apply drawings, tables, charts, or graphs to accurately communicate collected data for technical reports or presentations.

• 023 Design and deliver a presentation utilizing appropriate support materials regarding conducted research.

Design Process

• 024 Compose and diagram the product development lifecycle of an invention.

• 025 Apply the design process documenting the evolution of an invention.

Simple Machines

• 026 Describe and demonstrate the concept of mechanical advantage as applied to simple machines.

• 027 Calculate mechanical advantage for six different types of simple machines.

• 028 Design and construct a Simple Machine Energy Transformation (SMET) device.

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

• 029 Students will select fluidic power sources to perform different functions.

• 030 Produce a schematic diagram of a sample fluidic power circuit.

• 031 Construct a sample fluidic power circuit.

• 032 Build an electronic circuit to amplify an audio signal.

18 weeks

Principles of Engineering

TASKS/COMPETENCIES

Mastery Non-

Mastery

• 033 Build a circuit using NAND and NOR gates to perform a logic operation.

Automated Systems

• 034 Design, construct, and program an automated system to solve a design problem.

• 035 Use sensors to determine a coordinated response from and automated system.

Statics and Structures

• 036 Mathematically analyze the efficiency of a simple truss.

• 037 Design, construct and test a model truss design and test if for efficiency.

• 038 Prepare and present a mathematical analysis of a truss design.

• 039 Use CAD software to analyze a shape.

• 040 Describe the concepts of torsion, compression and tension as applied to structural members of a truss.

Production Process

• 041 Define the major categories of the Production Processes.

• 042 Analyze a component part of a product and describe the processes used to produce it.

• 043 Interpret a drawing and produce a part.

Quality Assurance

• 044 Utilize a variety of precision measurement tools to measure appropriate dimensions, mass, and weight.

• 045 Explain the need for quality control in engineering.

• 046 Explain the difference between process and product control.

Trajectory and Motion

• 047 Explain the difference between distance traveled and displacement.

• 048 Design and build a device to measure acceleration, displacement, and velocity.

• 049 Explain how velocity and acceleration are calculated.

• 050 Analyze test data and utilize the results to make improvements.

Enhancing Career Exploration and Employability Skills

• 051 Conduct a job search.

• 052 Create or update a portfolio containing representative samples of student work.

2010/2011 Digital Imaging PTI307 - 18 weeks

DoDEA Course Description and Student Competencies

About the Program Digital Imaging prepares students for careers in the IT industry. The course sequence focuses on duties and tasks performed by professionals in Image Editing as well as pre-employment and employment skills.

Major Concepts/Content: Digital Imaging provides students with the opportunity to develop professional-level skills using Adobe Photoshop. This product-oriented course introduces the student to digital image editing. Hands-on activities are used as students develop skills, master techniques, and prepare products for a client-based environment. Students create print and web media using Adobe products. The course also introduces students to document construction for publishing on the World Wide Web using authoring software. Units of instruction include design and layout, font selection, image editing, digital cameras and images. Internet research and copyright laws are emphasized.

Major Instructional Activities: Individualized instruction and online resources will be provided in a lab environment. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to take the Adobe associate level certification exam.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Assessment will include checking on-going student work to ensure students adhere to course timelines and assignment completion. In addition, assessment may include tests, projects or other means deemed appropriate.

Essential Software: The focus of this course will be the use of Adobe Photoshop to produce a variety of projects. InDesign, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator and Bridge will be introduced for integration purposes.

The table below is a competency list for the Digital Imaging course. The competencies are considered essential and are required of all students.

PTI307

18 weeks

Digital Imaging

TASKS/COMPETENCIES

Implementing DoDEA's CTE Course Requirements

• 001 Demonstrate DoDEA's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.

• 002 Identify issues related to this field of study that affect the environment and impact local and global communities.

• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.

Demonstrating Knowledge of Hardware, Software, and Operating System Requirements

• 004 Identify operating system and hardware requirements (e.g., monitor size and resolution, input devices, output devices, display devices including those used for large audiences) for most digital imaging software.

• 005 Obtain assistance via electronic and hard copy references and documentation.

• 006 Back up files, using either the server or on removable media.

2010/2011 Digital Imaging PTI307 - 18 weeks

DoDEA Course Description and Student Competencies

PTI307

18 weeks

Digital Imaging

TASKS/COMPETENCIES

Applying Principles of Layout and Design

• 007 Identify appropriate audience, purpose, requirements, and production schedule for the project.

• 008 Apply principles of design, layout, and typography.

Producing Digital Images for Electronic Distribution

• 009 Convert a document to electronic format (e.g., PDF files).

• 010 Critique project to determine if the appropriate software and other materials were selected based on the purpose of the publication, intended audience, output format, and time and cost constraints.

Imaging Technology

• 011 Examine the physical properties of light and optical systems as related to photography.

• 012 Use various techniques to correct, enhance, or transform an image.

• 013 Maintain a portfolio of photographic images.

• 014 Capture and/or create digital images using hardware and software.

Producing Images Using Imaging Software

• 015 Identify the components of an effective digital imaging software application.

• 016 Describe various output options for multimedia software (e.g., slide show, transparencies, slide handouts, CD ROM).

• 017 Draw and edit objects incorporating features such as fills, borders, and lines.

• 018 Incorporate visual elements using scanned images, digital photography, graphics, and video images.

• 019 Create handouts and other visuals.

Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues

• 020 Identify and comply with copyright and patent laws pertaining to scanned images and documents, electronic clip art, recorded sounds, recorded and scanned photography, video clips, trademarks, and other elements adapted for use in digital imaging.

• 021 Identify situations where scanned/digitized audiovisual elements, documents, and electronic graphics may be used legally but are ethically questionable.

• 022 Identify and comply with licensing agreements associated with digital imaging.

Preparing for Industry Certification

• 023 Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the digital imaging course.

• 024 Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination.

Developing Employability Skills

• 025 Explore careers in the digital imaging field.

• 026 Create or update a portfolio.

• 027 Investigate new and emerging trends in ePublishing, photography, and digital media.

2010/2011 ePublishing PTI308 - 18 weeks

DoDEA Course Descriptions and Competencies

About the Program ePublishing prepares students for careers in the IT industry. The course sequence focuses on duties and tasks performed by professionals using page layout software as well as pre-employment and employment skills.

Major Concepts/Content: ePublishing provides students with the opportunity to develop professional-level skills in publication design using Adobe InDesign. This product-oriented course introduces the student to desktop and web-based publications. Hands-on activities are used as students develop skills, master techniques, and prepare products for a client-based environment. Students also create brochures, electronic publications, business advertisements, and many other useful documents using Adobe products. The course also introduces students to document construction for publishing on the World Wide Web using authoring software. Units of instruction include design and layout, font selection, electronic scanners, image editing, digital cameras and images. Internet research and copyright laws are emphasized.

Major Instructional Activities: Individualized instruction and online resources will be provided in a lab environment. Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to take the Adobe associate level certification exam.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Assessment will include checking on-going student work to ensure students adhere to course timelines and assignment completion. In addition, assessment may include tests, projects or other means deemed appropriate.

Essential Software: The focus of this course will be use of Adobe InDesign to produce a variety of projects. Photoshop, Acrobat, Bridge and Version Cue will be introduced for integration purposes.

The table below is a competency list for the ePublishing course. The competencies are considered essential and are required of all students.

PTI308

ePublishing

TASKS/COMPETENCIES

Implementing DoDEA's CTE Course Requirements

• 001 Demonstrate DoDEA's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.

• 002 Identify issues related to this field of study that affect the environment and impact local and global communities.

• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.

Exploring Computer Concepts

• 004 Explain the functions of computer system components.

• 005 Identify basic networking components.

• 006 Know and use appropriate technology vocabulary.

Exploring Ethical Issues Related to Computers and Computer Systems

• 007 Identify security issues related to computer hardware, software, and data.

DoDEA Course Descriptions and Competencies

• 008 Identify concepts related to copyright, public domain, copy protection, and licensing agreements.

• 009 Identify concepts of security, integrity, courtesy, and confidentiality related to information and communications systems.

• 010 Investigate physical and logical security issues related to technology (e.g., viruses, firewalls, spam, system backup, passwords).

• 011 Investigate computer crimes and privacy issues related to Internet use.

• 012 Identify situations where scanned/digitized audiovisual elements, documents, and electronic graphics may be used legally but are ethically questionable.

Managing Computer Systems

• 013 Maintain workstation, equipment, software, and supplies.

• 014

Obtain assistance via electronic and hard copy references and documentation.

• 015 Troubleshoot hardware problems (e.g., power supply, network and peripheral connections, printer malfunctions).

• 016 Identify components of the user interface (e.g., menus, toolbars, icons).

• 017 Manage the desktop environment (e.g., creating shortcuts/aliases).

• 018 Manage files and directories (in networked and stand alone environments).

Applying Principles of Layout and Design

• 019 Identify appropriate audience, purpose, requirements, and production schedule for the project.

• 020 Apply principles of design, layout, and typography.

• 021 Design a layout for ease of readability and attractiveness (e.g., white space, column width and spacing, grids/guides, page margins, and graphic text…