Capstone: one artifact an employer would recognize

By the end, the learner can

• Instructional leadership: mentor and coach junior and adjunct instructors in effective lecture delivery, discussion facilitation, and visual aid use throughout a postsecondary vocational institution.
• Departmental safety and equipment policy: establish and oversee institution-wide protocols for student use of tools and technology, ensuring compliance across all CTE labs and workshops.
• Competency framework alignment: direct the development of assessment instruments and grading standards that align program outcomes to state, national, or industry credentialing requirements.

Session plan

1. 10 minThe criteria, up frontWhere this shows up: schools and colleges or training settings, working with families, students, teachers or faculty. Conditions to expect: developmental, group-managed, feedback-rich. Entry roles this maps to: Childcare Workers, Nannies, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary.
   • own as assistant director or program coordinator.
   From Childcare Workers (39-9011.00)
2. 30 minBuild the artifactProduce something an employer in this sector would recognize on sight. It goes in the portfolio with the criteria sheet attached, so a hiring manager can see what it was scored against.
3. 20 minScored against criteriaScored live against the four levels. The scorer marks what they saw, not what they assume the learner could do on a better day. Advanced is the target for this point in the program: Applies the skill naturally, without having to think about it, including under stressful or challenging circumstances.