Industrial Arts Vocational Teacher Teaching Professionals
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Industrial arts vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, industrial arts, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for an industrial arts-related profession, working with wood and metal, such as carpenter or sheet metal worker. Industrial arts vocational teachers monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of industrial arts through assignments, tests and examinations.
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Learning Difficulties
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
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Skills You Need to Become an Industrial Arts Vocational Teacher
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EssentialLearning Difficulties knowledge
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
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EssentialMaintenance And Repair knowledge
The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.
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EssentialAssessment Processes knowledge
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …
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EssentialCurriculum Objectives knowledge
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
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EssentialTeamwork Principles knowledge
The cooperation between people characterised by a unified commitment to achieving a given goal, participating equally, maintaining open communication, facilitating effective usage of ideas etc.
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EssentialAdapt Instruction To Labour Market skill
Identify developments in the labour market and recognise their relevance to the training of students.
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EssentialAdapt Teaching To Student's Capabilities skill
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.
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EssentialApply Intercultural Teaching Strategies skill
Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …
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EssentialApply Teaching Strategies skill
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …
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EssentialAssess Students skill
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …
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EssentialAssign Homework skill
Provide additional exercises and assignments that the students will prepare at home, explain them in a clear way, and determine the deadline and evaluation method.
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EssentialAssist Students In Their Learning skill
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
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EssentialAssist Students With Equipment skill
Provide assistance to students when working with (technical) equipment used in practice-based lessons and solve operational problems when necessary.
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EssentialDevelop Course Outline skill
Research and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.
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EssentialFacilitate Teamwork Between Students skill
Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.
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EssentialGive Constructive Feedback skill
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …
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EssentialGuarantee Students' Safety skill
Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.
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EssentialMaintain Students' Discipline skill
Make sure students follow the rules and code of behaviour established in the school and take the appropriate measures in case of violation or misbehaviour.
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EssentialManage Student Relationships skill
Manage the relations between students and between student and teacher. Act as a just authority and create an environment of trust and stability.
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EssentialMonitor Developments In Field Of Expertise skill
Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.
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EssentialObserve Student's Progress skill
Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.
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EssentialPerform Classroom Management skill
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
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EssentialPrepare Lesson Content skill
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
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EssentialWork In Vocational School skill
Work in a vocational school that instructs students in practical courses.
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EssentialInstruct On Safety Measures skill
Provide instruction on the possible causes of accidents or sources of danger and explain the protective measures that should be taken to guarantee health and safety.
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EssentialTeach Industrial Arts Principles skill
Instruct students in the theory and practice of the industrial arts, namely metal and wood working, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, …
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OptionalMetal Joining Technologies knowledge
The various technologies used for the joining and assembling of fabricated metal workpieces.
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OptionalWoodworking Processes knowledge
Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.
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OptionalMetal Coating Technologies knowledge
The various processes and technologies used for to coating and painting fabricated metal workpieces.
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OptionalWoodworking Tools knowledge
The various tools used to process wood, such as planers, chisels and lathes.
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OptionalCutting Technologies knowledge
The variety of cutting technologies, such as software or mechanics, guiding cutting processes through lasering, sawing, milling etc.
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OptionalMetal Smoothing Technologies knowledge
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
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OptionalCad Software knowledge
The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.
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OptionalDisability Types knowledge
The nature and types of disabilities affecting the human beings such as physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional or developmental and the specific needs and access requirements of disabled people.
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OptionalEngraving Technologies knowledge
The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.
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OptionalManufacturing Processes knowledge
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
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OptionalTypes Of Metal knowledge
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
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OptionalTypes Of Wood knowledge
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OptionalWood Cuts knowledge
Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core. The behaviour of cuts of wood under different circumstances and the …
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OptionalCorrosion Types knowledge
The various types of oxidation reactions with the environment, such as rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others.
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OptionalAbrasive Machining Processes knowledge
The various machining principles and processes employing abrasives, (mineral) materials that can shape a workpiece by eroding excessive parts of it, such as grinding, honing, sanding, buffing, diamond wire cutting, …
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OptionalDeburring Processes knowledge
The various types of processes removing burrs from fabricated workpieces, such as grinding, media blasting, sanding, mass-finishing, spindle finishing, electrochemical deburring, abrasive flow machining, manual deburring, and others.
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OptionalFurniture Wood Types knowledge
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OptionalMetal Eroding Technology knowledge
The various eroding technology and techniques, automated or otherwise, such as electrical discharge machining, die sinking, wire eroding and others.
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OptionalMetalworking Tools knowledge
The equipment and tools used in metalworking processes, such as welding or soldering torches, saws, deburring files, and metal drills.
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OptionalManage Resources For Educational Purposes skill
Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …
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OptionalManipulate Wood skill
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
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OptionalProvide Lesson Materials skill
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
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OptionalWork With Virtual Learning Environments skill
Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.
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