Industrial Technology 278 Course Information

 Teaching Construction Technology

Fall 2003

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on the development of appropriate construction technology knowledge and skill required to effectively teach middle level technology education courses.  Students prepare and present construction technology lessons and learning activities.  Students explore, through laboratory activities, the variety of content areas included in middle level construction technology.

 

COURSE GOAL

The overall goal of this course is to assist technology education majors in developing relevant curriculum and effective instructional strategies to teach construction technology in today’s technology education classrooms.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the technology education major will:

1. Develop an understanding of the components that comprise construction technology.

2. Demonstrate instructional planning skills related to the delivery of construction technology to both middle level and high school technology education students.

3. Demonstrate curriculum development skills related to the delivery of construction technology to both middle level and high school technology education students.

4. Relate mathematical concepts and writing to construction technology.

5. Exhibit basic carpentry skills and proper tool use.

6. Integrate national technology education standards into the construction technology curriculum.

7. Compile initial professional teaching portfolio (construction technology) materials.

COURSE OUTLINE

I.                    Introduction & Terminology

II.                 Blueprints & Architectural Design/Planning

III.               Safety

IV.              Tools & Equipment

V.                 Materials

VI.              Joinery

VII.            Foundations

VIII.         Floors & Stairs

IX.              Wall Framing

X.                 Roofs

XI.              Mechanical Systems

XII.            Other Construction Techniques/Areas

 

RELATIONSHIP TO NATIONAL STANDARDS

The major areas of emphasis in this course relate to the following Standards for Technological Literacy:

1. The Influence of Technology on History (7)

2. The Role of Troubleshooting, Research and Development, Invention and Innovation, and Experimentation in Problem Solving (10)

3. Use and Maintain Technological Products and Systems (12)

4. Construction Technologies (20)

The major areas of emphasis in this course relate to the following Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards:

    1.   Knowledge of the Subject Matter (1)

2. Knowledge of Human Development and Learning (2)

3. Adapting Instruction for Individual Needs (3)

4. Multiple Instruction Strategies (4)

5. Instruction Planning Skill (7)

RESEARCH BASE

     The Journal of Technology Education

     The Journal of Technology Studies

     The Technology Teacher

     Journal of Industrial Teacher Education

     Tech Directions

     Techniques

 

REQUIRED TEXTS

1.       Wagner, W.H. & Smith, H.B.  (2000).  Modern Carpentry.  Tinley Park, Illinois: Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.

2.       ITEA. (2000). Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology.

3.       Campbell, et. Al. (1997). How to Develop a Professional Portfolio: A Manual for Teachers.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

     Professional attire for lesson presentations.

     Three-ring notebook with ten dividers for portfolio.

     “Working Portfolio” file or box.

     ANSI approved eye protection.

 

REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES

1. Students are required to complete all construction technology laboratory activities and evaluations.

2. Students will be required to present one lesson in class.  This lesson will be assigned and is due on the scheduled date.  The topic will be selected from the list of areas below.  The lesson will include both a lesson plan and “teaching project/activity” with copies for distribution to the class.  Professional attire is required to present.

3. Students will be required to complete a construction project that will be assigned by the instructor.  Students will supply their own wood stock.

4. All Technology Education majors are expected to actively participate in Purdue’s TECA Chapter.  If a student does not participate in a minimum of 50% of the semester’s activities, his/her IT 278 grade will be lowered by one letter grade.  Dr. Rogers must approve any missed TECA event/meeting prior to the date of said event/meeting.

5. Students are expected to attend and participate in all class discussions.

6. Students will be required to initiate/develop their professional teaching portfolio.

 Construction Technology Areas:

    1.   Historical Development

    2.   Mathematical Concepts in Construction

3. Site & Plot Plans

4. Architectural Design/Planning

5. Safety

6. Building Codes

7. Footings

8. Foundations

9. Concrete

10. Lumber Harvesting

11. Lumber Preparation

12. Engineered Lumber

13. Flooring

14. Stairs

15. Wall Sections

16. Roof Trusses

17. Roofing Materials

18. Insulation

19. Home Electrical Systems

20. HVAC Systems

21. Plumbing

22. Different Types of Home Construction (Manufactured, Log, etc.)

23. Surveying

24. Bridge Construction

25. Joinery

26. Fasteners

Evaluation Criteria  

Lesson Presentation/Activity  Tests (3 total) Assignments and Quizzes  Lab Activities   Professional Portfolio Development Attendance/Participation (10 points/week)

5% course grade 30% course grade 20% course grade 30% course grade   5% course grade 10% course grade

 

Percentile-Grade Correlation

            100-94% = A

              93-85% = B

              84-78% = C

              77-70% = D

 

Late Assignments

Assignments will be collected up to one week after the due date.  There will be a penalty of one letter grade.  Assignments will not be accepted after this week.

 

EQUITY STATEMENT

Purdue University does not condone and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or intimidation of any person in the University community for any reason.

 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ON CAMPUS

University regulations and the student code of honor clearly state that academic dishonesty of any kind is prohibited at Purdue University.  "The commitment of the acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of substitutes for taking exams, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated.  Moreover, knowingly to aid and abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest" (University Senate Document 72-18, December 15, 1972)

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