The Implementation of a Model Competency Based Graduate Program in Occupational Education Administration: Phase IV. Final Project Report.

Overview & Synopsis

Phase IV of the project entitled Occupational Education Administration Project (OEAP) presents the results of a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the effects of OEAP with respect to achievement and subsequent administrative performance of participating students. (OEAP, as a total project, was designed to (1) field test the model performance-based Occupational Education Administrator Program under typical graduate education conditions, (2) write and refine affective performance indicators, (3) conduct followup and revalidation of the identified occupational education administration performance statements, (4) provide all program participants with the education necessary to obtain Illinois Level I Administrative Endorsement for Certification, and (5) place program participants in occupational education administrative positions commensurate with their acquired abilities and credentials by a specified date.) It was concluded that a great deal of learning did occur during participation in OEAP and that OEAP alumni exited the project with substantial cognitive and affective proficiency in the 159 competencies which comprise the Occupational Education Administrator's professional role. The document includes further discussion of project conclusions, and suggestions for further research. Appendix A, Occupational Education Administration Project: Competency List with Cognitive and Affective Sample Indicators, covers the majority of the document (78 pages). Four additional appendixes provide other information related to OEAP. (HD)