University of Central Missouri
College of Education
Department of Career and Technology Education
Business Teacher Education
COURSE SYLLABUS: BTE 4210 Methods of Teaching Business Education
3 credit hours
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Prerequisites:
Acceptance to the Teacher Education program
Senior or Graduate status
Required Text and materials:
Computer Internet access and library sources. Sample secondary textbook copies will be provided
and used in the course.
Course Description:
Prepares students as teachers of business education by assisting in the development of
instructional methods and techniques for student-oriented classroom instruction. May be taken for
graduate credit.
Belief Statement
The Central educator is a competent, caring, reflective practitioner committed to the premise that
all can learn.
Mission
As a cornerstone of the institution for over 130 years, the University of Central Missouri's Teacher
Education Program develops teachers and other school professionals who are well grounded in
theory, display competence in content knowledge and instructional strategies, and possess the
dispositions to ensure success for all learners. The Teacher Education Program prepares
individuals as professional educators for an ever-changing, culturally diverse population. Faculty
and candidates provide support and service to schools in meeting their present and future
challenges by developing communities that learn through research and scholarly activities.
Educator preparation is a campus-wide responsibility, a commitment that reflects the honor and
worth of serving a vital profession.
Measurable Learner Outcomes:
Students will learn the importance of creating detailed lesson plans and how this concept will help
them be a successful business education teacher.
Students will be able to demonstrate numerous effective approaches to material presentation. This
will include round-table discussions, question and answer sessions, demonstration, classroom
discussion, classroom speakers and lecturing.
Students will develop different assessment techniques during the methods class for the following
business education courses: Computer Applications, Business Technology, Keyboarding,
Accounting, Business Law, Personal Finance, Desktop Publishing, Web Page Design, Marketing,
and Business Management.
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Students will be able to demonstrate effective approaches to classroom teaching and instruction
while involving State mandated standards and instructional competencies.
Students will be able to present numerous business education lessons ranging from 20 minutes to
50 minutes in length. Each presentation requires a lesson plan, handouts, and student
involvement.
Students will be able to assess and critique other student presentations throughout the semester.
Small group discussion and written assessment tools will be developed for this activity.
Step Model Description
*This course serves as a part of STEP’s Teaching Strategies, Central’s professional education
model, as a segment in the curriculum needed by teachers of the subject in secondary schools.
STEP is Central’s teacher education model: Sound theory into Effective Practice. The teacher
education program seeks to inform you of sound theories and then assist you with incorporating
them into your teaching through graduated field experiences and reflective decision-making. The
ongoing goal of STEP is to have Sound theory identify and support effective practice while
effective Practice supports sound Theory
Assessment and Student Outcomes:
The student will:
Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement detailed lesson plans that approach
each subject at the proper student level.
Call on students by name early in the class while being aware of gender related activities
and responsibilities.
Captivate the student’s interest and attention by involving them at the board, through
classroom discussion and with appropriate handouts.
Be able to teach effectively from different classroom locations using different teaching
techniques throughout each lesson.
Prepare lessons and classroom questions prior to each class presentation which will allow
teachers to check for classroom understanding and effective presentation skills.
Be able to gain the students interest in each class by injecting necessary (funny) ideas
which are class related into their presentations.
Use creativity when developing and writing the class objectives on the chalkboard prior
to presentations. These same objectives can be used for closing each class prior to the
school movement bell.
Be able to use real life examples when teaching new material. Students enjoy these
examples and then can relate to the teaching material in a more positive manner.
Motivate students by giving them praise for their ideas and contributions during each
class.
Be able to identify common distractions, such as: not placing your hands in pants
pockets, use LIKE or OK to fill silences in discussion techniques. Be able to use
effective transitions.
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Testing and Grading Policy
Assessment will be based upon improvement in the demonstration and planning of teaching skills
and techniques in the classroom including weekly presentations, a minimum of five completed
lesson plans, a well-designed unit plan, and other assigned class activities as relevant.
Class activities and participation
Assignments: lesson and unit plans
Class presentations
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Final Grades will be calculated as a percent of total points earned on assignments, presentations,
class activities and participation using the following scale: 91% and above = A; 81% to 90% = B;
71% to 80% = C; 61% to 70% = D; and 60% and below = F.
Graduate Credit Requirement:
Students enrolled in BTE 4210 for graduate credit will complete a graduate project to be
determined by the instructor. The graduate project will be worth 10% of the graduate student’s
final grade.
Course Policies:
1.
Attendance: Class attendance is vital to the overall learning experience, especially in a methods of teaching class.
Students may have one unexcused absence during their evening class (evening class counts as three weekly
classes). Additional absences WILL result in a reduction in your final grade.
2.
Academic Honesty: Consistent with CMSU policy found in the University Student Planner Handbook, every
student is expected to complete his/her own work. Note: Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is claiming a
thought or idea as your own when it was actually set forth by someone else. In a paper or presentation, it is
assumed that all information originated with you unless you state otherwise and give credit to the contributing
work. If ideas or thoughts originate with another person, cite that source in your papers and presentations. Do not
present another person’s work as your own. Per the University Planner Handbook, “a violation against
academic honesty committed by a student is any act which would deceive, cheat, or defraud so as to promote or
enhance one’s academic standing.” “Academic dishonesty also includes knowingly or actively assisting any
person in the commission of an offense of academic dishonesty”. Academic Dishonesty includes but is not
limited to plagiarism, cheating and breaching standards of professional ethics.
Incidents of academic dishonest will be addressed as outlined in the University Planner Handbook, including a
grade assignment of F for the related assignment, a possible F for the course, and referral to the Vice President for
Academic Affairs. At a minimum, shared assignments will result in a “0” for all parties involved. For more
information and clarification on the Academic Honesty Policy, as well as the possible sanctions for violation of
academic honesty, the student should see the instructor and refer to the University Planner Handbook or visit
https://www.cmsu.edu/portal and click “Student Handbook.”
3.
Special Accommodations: Central Missouri State University, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, provides accommodations for the needs of persons with disabilities attending events sponsored by Central.
Students with disabilities requiring academic accommodations should provide documentation of their disabilities
and a request for services upon being admitted to the University and make new requests at the beginning of each
semester. Timely requests are necessary in order for the University to provide appropriate academic
accommodations. Please inform your instructor of any special accommodations needed.
4.
Learning Center/Writing Center Assistance: The Central Missouri State University Writing Center is available to
all Central students and assists students with a wide range of academic skill development. Some course points will
be directly related to writing ability, and therefore the student will be assessed on course content that includes the
student’s scholarly writing. The Writing Center is located in Humphreys 116 on the CMSU campus. They can also
be contacted at 660.543.4367 or www.cmsu.edu/writingcenter. For short questions regarding grammar, usage, or
spelling, call the Grammar Hotline at 660.543.4367.
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