Postsecondary Vocational Education Teachers
- Education and Training
Tasks
What tasks do Postsecondary Vocational Education Teachers perform?
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
Knowledge
What do Postsecondary Vocational Education Teachers need to know?
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
What skills do Postsecondary Vocational Education Teachers need?
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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