Career Component
Each module introduces the student to an idea of what it would be like to
actually work in that trade, including information on job conditions,
neccessary education or training, and income potential.
Terminology and Identification of Equipment
The student is introduced to the key terms and definitions pertaining to each
trade, and to the equipment and materials unique to that trade.
Step-by-Step Activities
Once introduced to career information, terminology, and equipment, the student
begins a "hands on" work experience, using professional tools
. Full color photographs, diagrams, and clear step-by-step
directions guide the student through projects or tasks.
Audio Tape
An audio tape is included that follows the manual word-for-word, providing the
auditory component of the triple stimulus learning format.
The audio tape helps to teach reading and listening skills essential for job
training. It aids the students in pronunciation of important terms, and
provides reinforcement of the written instructions.
Students with limited English proficiency or reading deficiencies can
successfully Construction Zone workstation experience by using the audio tapes,
which duplicate each manual in narrative form, assisted by numerous
illustrations and full color photographs.
Work
Book
Each day, students demonstrate their understanding of workstation projects by
writing in a workbook, defining terms, identifying tools, and explaining
concepts and activities covered in that lesson. A master copy of the
workbook is included in the instructor guide.
Work Order
Students fill out a work order as they progress through the hands-on
activities, keeping track of materials and hours on the job, as they would in a
job situation. Thirty copies are included, and a master copy of the work
order is included in the instructor guide.
Answer Sheets
Thirty answer sheets are provided to be used for the pre/post test, and a
master copy is included in the instructor guide.
Instructor
Guide
The instructor guide provides information about workstation safety and
classroom preperation, as well as instructor suggestions for each
workstation. It also includes answer keys and a master copy of answer
sheets, work orders, and workbook.
Each
manual is provided in a three-ring binder, with pages contained in page
protectors. Using full color photographs, each manual provides the
following:
