blended welding
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Background
The PAA curriculum in Saskatchewan contains 37 unique subjects areas (Sask Curr)
Professional A certificate holders can teach any K-12 course PAA typically has inherent risks
Background
PAA courses Pure courses 100 hours Survey courses 100 hours ○ module based ○ minimum of 3 subjects ○ 10 hours – 50 hours per subject
Purpose
Introduce blended learning Instructor PD Promote content proficiency Encourage independent learning Support student success Redistribute use of time
Approach Blended Learning
Integrating F2F and online learning Considerable portion of content offered
online ○ 30-75%
Combinations of different learning approaches
(NACOL)
Approach Students engage with content that suits their
learning preferences Instructor fulfills the facilitator role Both parties fluidly move back and forth from
Content Theory Practice Application
Learner Analysis VET Learners (Smith)
Prefer dependant instruction Prefer non-textual materials, related to
application Prefer social learning Field dependant learning styles
Generally adequate reading level Experience with required basic math skills Age 14-18 Exceptionalities
IP Analysis - IGs
Demonstrate related skills OAW, OFC-A, SMAW, GMAW
Understandings of industry, apprenticeship, & training opportunities
Apply understandings of blueprints and applied math skills
Responsibility, and safe work habits
IP Analysis - Types of Learning
Intellectual Skills Concepts Principles & Procedures Problem Solving
Psychomotor Skills