Careers in Education
Minnesota Department of Education
Academics Standards Course Frameworks
Careers in Education
A career in Education provides the foundation for employment in education and related careers and prepares
students for study in higher education. An active learning approach that utilizes higher order thinking,
communication, leadership, and management processes is recommended in order to integrate suggested
topics into the study of education and related careers. The course of study includes, but is not limited to:
the teaching profession, the learner and the learning process, planning instruction, learning environment,
and instructional and assessment strategies. This class will explore cross curricular areas such as reading
and social studies, including the use of technology in implementing Learning Management Systems used for
training and education. Core values and character education; respect, leadership, cooperation,
responsibility, self-control, and etiquette will be examined. Essential 21st Century themes will be
considered at Exploratory field experiences in one or more classroom settings and career portfolios are
required components. There will be extensive focus place on the following 21st century themes and
concepts to include:
 Themes:
 Global Awareness, Financial, Health & Wellness Literacy, Environmental Literacy
 Concepts:
 Learning & Innovation Skills (Creativity & Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving,
Communication & Collaboration)
 Information, Media & Technology Skills (Information Literacy, Media Literacy, ICT [Information,
Communications & Technology Literacy]
 Life and Career Skills (Flexibility & Adaptability, Initiative & Self Direction, Social & Cross-Cultural,
Productivity & Adaptability, Leadership & Responsibility)
A standards-based plan guides the students’ field experiences. Students are monitored in their field
experiences by teacher. Articulation with postsecondary programs may be explored.
Recommended Grade Level: 11 & 12
Recommended Prerequisites: Child Development, Nutrition and Wellness, Interpersonal Relationships
Dual Credit
This course provides the opportunity for dual credit for students who meet postsecondary requirements for earning dual
credit and successfully complete the dual credit requirements of this course.
Application of Content and Multiple Hour Offerings
Intensive laboratory applications are a component of this course and may be either school based or work based or a
combination of the two. Work-based learning experiences should be in a closely related industry setting. Instructors
shall have a standards-based training plan for students participating in work- based learning experiences. When a
course is offered for multiple hours per semester, the amount of laboratory application or work-based learning needs
to be increased proportionally.
Careers in Education
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs)
Career and Technical Student Organizations are considered a powerful instructional tool when integrated into Career
and Technical Education programs. They enhance the knowledge and skills students learn in a course by allowing a
student to participate in a unique program of career and leadership development. Students should be encouraged to
participate in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), the CTSO for this area.
FCCLA
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Student Leadership Opportunities
Event Early Childhood
Event- Teach and Train
Event- Illustrated Talk
Event Focus on Children
Minnesota FCCLA Skill Event Toys that Teach
21st Century Skills should be an integral part of all courses being taught. These soft skills are the foundation for all
Career and Technical Education.
Critical Thinking and Reasoning: Thinking Deeply, Thinking Differently
Information Literacy: Untangling the Web
Invention
Collaboration: Working Together, Learning Together
Self-Direction: Own Your Learning
Invention: Creating Solutions
Possible Course Titles
Careers in Education
STEM/STEAM
Career Pathways
Career Field: Human Services > Career Cluster: >Human Services> Career Pathways: Early Childhood
Development and Services
Career Field: Human Services>Career Cluster: Human Services>Career Pathways: Family and Community
Services
Career Field: Human Services>Career Cluster: Education and Training>Career Pathways: Teaching and Training
Career Field: Health Science Technology>Career Cluster: Health Science>Career Pathway: Support Services
Key
FACS=Family and Consumer Sciences
MCE=Minnesota Careers in Education
STEM=Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
STEAM=Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math
FCCLA=Family, Community, & Career Leaders of America
Topic: The Teaching Profession
Minnesota Frameworks: 1.0 Students analyze factors related to preparing for a career in education and related careers.
National Standard Correlation: 4.1 Students analyze factors related to preparing for a career in education and related
careers.
STEM/STEAM Standard:
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Benchmarks/Competencies
4.1.1
MCE 1.1
Explain the roles and functions of individuals engaged in early childhood, education, and
Careers in Education
services.
4.1.2
MCE 1.2
Analyze opportunities for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
4.1.3
MCE 1.3
Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in
early childhood, education, and services.
MCE 1.4
Explain personal characteristics, abilities, knowledge, skills, and requirements needed to
work as a competent educator in education and related careers.
MCE 1.5
Understand ethical and legal standards and principles that impact education and related
careers, including liability and confidentiality in family/school relationships.
MCE 1.6
Recognize the symptoms of child abuse and neglect and the appropriate reporting
protocol.
4.1.4
MCE 1.7
Analyze the effects of early childhood, education, and services occupations on local, state,
national, and global economies.
4.1.5
MCE 1.8
Create an employment portfolio for use with applying for internships and work-based
learning opportunities in education, early childhood and industry.
MCE 1.9
Determine requirements of a Highly Qualified Professional
Topic: The Learner and the Learning Process
Minnesota Frameworks: 2.0 Relate curriculum and instruction to student’s developmental needs
National Standard Correlation: 4.2 Analyze developmentally appropriate practices to plan for early childhood,
education, and services.
STEM/STEAM Standard:
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4.2.1
MCE 2.1
Analyze child development theories and their implications for educational and childcare
practices.
4.2.3
MCE 2.2
Analyze cultural and environmental influences when assessing children's development.
MCE 2.3
Examine physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children and
adolescents.
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4.2.4
MCE 2.4
Analyze abilities and needs of children and their effects on children's growth and
development.
4.2.5
MCE 2.5
Analyze strategies that promote children's growth and development.
MCE 2.6
Examine how effective teaching practices accommodate learning styles, learning
differences, and special needs.
MCE 2.7
Explain how language, culture, prior knowledge, environment, and families affect
instruction and learning.
MCE 2.8
Explain how schedules, activities, routines, and transitions promote learning.
Topic: Planning Instruction
Minnesota Frameworks: 3. 0 Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet educational goals
National Standard Correlation: 4.2 Analyze developmentally appropriate practices to plan for early childhood,
education, and services
4.3 Demonstrate integration of curriculum and instruction to meet children's developmental needs and interests
STEM/STEAM Standard:
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4.2.2
4.2.5
MCE 3.1
Apply a variety of assessment methods and strategies that promote growth and
development.
4.3.1
MCE 3.2
Analyze a variety of curriculum and instructional models.
4.3.2
MCE 3.3
Apply principles and elements of effective instruction and assessment.
4.3.3
MCE 3.4
Describe curriculum and instructional models.
4.3.4
MCE 3.5
Establish instructional goals that are developmentally appropriate that align with
curriculum and assessment.
4.3.5
MCE 3.6
Develop organizational and managerial skills that enhance performance.
Topic: Learning Environment
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Minnesota Frameworks: 4.0 Demonstrate a safe, healthy, and collaborative learning environment.
National Standard Correlation:
4.4 Demonstrate a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
4.5 Demonstrate techniques for positive collaborative relationships with children.
STEM/STEAM Standard:
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Benchmarks/Competencies
4.4.1
MCE 4.1
Manage and maintain a learning environment that is safe and healthy and supports
physical and mental health.
4.4.2
MCE 4.2
Apply safe and healthy practices that comply with state regulations.
4.4.3
MCE 4.3
Implement strategies to teach health, safety, and sanitation habits.
4.4.5
MCE 4.4
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a mandated reporter.
4.4.7
MCE 4.5
Demonstrate security and emergency procedures.
4.5
MCE 4.6
Describe management strategies that promote positive student behavior while engaging
students in learning.
4.5.1
MCE 4.7
Apply developmentally appropriate guidelines for behavior.
4.5.2
MCE 4.8
Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
4.5.3
MCE 4.9
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that promote positive and productive relationships.
4.5.4
MCE 4.10
Implement strategies for constructive and supportive interactions between students,
schools, and families.
Topic: Implementing Strategies and Assessments
Minnesota Frameworks: 5. 0 Employ a variety of instructional and assessment strategies to ensure optimal learning.
National Standard Correlation:
STEM/STEAM Standard:
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MCE 5.1
Examine ways learning is influenced by teaching strategies.
MCE 5.2
Apply a variety of teaching strategies to impact learning.
MCE 5.3
Describe purposes of and techniques for assessing learning.
MCE 5.4
4.5.5 Analyze developmental progress and summarize developmental issues and concerns.
MCE 5.5
Summarize how assessment is integrated into teaching and learning.
MCE 5.6
Understand how learner feedback guides instruction.
MCE 5.7
Demonstrate discussion and questioning techniques that promote critical thinking and
problem solving.
MCE 5.8
Integrate effective use of technology as a tool for instruction, evaluation, and
management.
Topic: Professional Knowledge and Skills
Minnesota Frameworks: 6.0 Demonstrate professional practices and standards in education
National Standard Correlation: 4.6 Demonstrate professional practices and standards related to working with children.
STEM/STEAM Standard:
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4.6.1
MCE 6.1
Utilize opportunities for continuing training and education.
4.6.2
MCE 6.2
Apply professional ethical standards as accepted by the recognized professional
organizations.
4.6.3
MCE 6.3
Implement federal, state, and local standards, policies, regulations, and laws that affect,
students, families, programs and communities.
4.6.4
MCE 6.4
Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, and commitment to program goals and improvements.
4.6.5
MCE 6.5
Apply business management skills to planning businesses in education, services and
industry.
MCE 6.6
Examine work issues related to an industry/organization.
Additional resource: http://www.cteresource.org/verso/courses/9062/virginia-teachers-for-tomorrow-tasklist