Business Teacher Education Curriculum Guide. Criteria for Excellence. Designed for the Preparation of Business Teachers at All Levels of Instruction.

Overview & Synopsis

This guide is intended to assist in improving the education of individuals preparing to teach business education, whether in an elementary or college program. Possible uses of the guide include a model for developing, revising, and evaluating business teacher education programs in colleges and universities; a model for business teacher certification requirements in states; a model for evaluating business teacher education curricula by accrediting bodies; and a general guide for the improvement of business teacher education programs. The following topics are discussed in the guide's individual sections: curriculum development, instruction, evaluation, management, guidance, interpersonal communication, student organizations, professional development, and subject competencies. Each individual section includes the following: an introduction, a list of competency statements that are cross-referenced to their appropriate instructional level(s), guidelines for assessing competencies, and suggested references. (MN)