Study Guide
Overview and Test Objectives
Field 129: Industrial and Technology Education
Test Overview
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time | 2 hours 30 minutes* |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Test Objectives
| Subarea | Range of Objectives | Approximate Percentage of Questions on Test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Teaching Industrial Technology | 001–005 | 37% |
| 2 | Instruction and Technology | 006–008 | 21% |
| 3 | Assessment, Skills, and Practices | 009–011 | 21% |
| 4 | Professionalism and Career Cluster Knowledge | 012–014 | 21% |
Hover over each subarea for details of subtest content or see table above.
Sub area 1 37%, Sub area 2 21%, Sub area 3 21%, and Sub area 4 21%.
Subarea 1—PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE FOR TEACHING INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Objective 001—Skills, Safety, and Efficient Use of Processes
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental skills, safety, and efficient use of basic and contemporary processes, including laboratory procedures and practices to manipulate raw materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics); and concepts of design, manufacturing, fabrication/construction, and drafting technology (i.e., manual drafting, computer-aided design [C A D], and computer-aided manufacturing [C A M]).
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental skills, safety, and efficient use of basic and contemporary processes, including laboratory procedures and practices for teaching concepts related to power and energy, including electricity and electronics as well as generating and conserving sustainable energy and power.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental skills, safety, and efficient use of basic and contemporary processes, including laboratory procedures and practices for teaching engine and power transmission, including combustion engines, electric motors, and fluid power devices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental skills, safety, and efficient use of basic and contemporary processes, including laboratory procedures and practices for teaching communication technologies, including audio, visual, and other forms of communication (e.g., creation and transfer of images, electronic communication).
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply fundamental skills, safety, and efficient use of basic and contemporary processes, including laboratory procedures and practices for teaching individual and mass transportation systems (e.g., surface, water, air, space).
Objective 002—Planning for Instruction
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use appropriate standards to develop lessons and classroom content focused on technologies to manipulate raw materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics); and concepts of design, manufacturing, fabrication/construction, and drafting technology (i.e., manual drafting, computer-aided design [C A D], and computer-aided manufacturing [C A M]).
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use appropriate standards to develop lessons and classroom content focused on power and energy, including electricity and electronics as well as generating and conserving sustainable energy and power.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use appropriate standards to develop lessons and classroom content focused on engine and power transmission, including combustion engines, electric motors, and fluid power devices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use appropriate standards to develop lessons and classroom content focused on communication technologies, including audio, visual, and other forms of communication, specifically creation and transfer of images, and electronic communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to use appropriate standards to develop lessons and classroom content focused on individual and mass transportation systems (e.g., surface, water, air, space).
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to integrate content from appropriate standards from the core content areas (i.e., English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, and visual performing and applied arts) when developing lessons and classroom content focused on industrial technology.
Objective 003—Industrial Processes
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods for providing instruction in industrial processes and the practical applications of technologies to manipulate raw materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics); and concepts of design, manufacturing, fabrication/construction, and drafting technology (i.e., manual drafting, computer-aided design [C A D], and computer-aided manufacturing [C A M]).
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods for providing instruction in industrial processes and the practical applications of power and energy, including electricity and electronics as well as generating and conserving sustainable energy and power.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods for providing instruction in industrial processes and the practical applications of engine and power transmission, including combustion engines, electric motors, and fluid power devices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods for providing instruction in industrial processes and the practical applications of communication technologies, including audio, visual, and other forms of communication (e.g., creation and transfer of images, electronic communication).
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods for providing instruction in industrial processes and the practical applications of individual and mass transportation systems (e.g., surface, water, air, space).
Objective 004—Experiments and Research
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and procedures for providing instruction in conducting experiments and research and solving various types of technical problems related to the design, construction, and evaluation of prototypes in technologies to manipulate raw materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics); and concepts of design, manufacturing, fabrication/construction, and drafting technology (i.e., manual drafting, computer-aided design [C A D], and computer-aided manufacturing [C A M]).
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and procedures for providing instruction in conducting experiments and research and solving various types of technical problems related to the design, construction, and evaluation of prototypes to power and energy, including electricity and electronics as well as generating and conserving sustainable energy and power.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and procedures for providing instruction in conducting experiments and research and solving various types of technical problems related to the design, construction, and evaluation of prototypes to engine and power transmission, including combustion engines, electric motors, and fluid power devices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and procedures for providing instruction in conducting experiments and research and solving various types of technical problems related to the design, construction, and evaluation of prototypes to communication technologies, including audio, visual, and other forms of communication, specifically creation and transfer of images, and electronic communication.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and procedures for providing instruction in conducting experiments and research and solving various types of technical problems related to the design, construction, and evaluation of prototypes to individual and mass transportation systems (e.g., surface, water, air, space).
Objective 005—Problem Solving
Includes:
- Apply knowledge of instructional methods for incorporating the design problem-solving process* and creative thinking strategies across various disciplines to manipulate raw materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics); and concepts of design, manufacturing, fabrication/construction, and drafting technology (i.e., manual drafting, computer-aided design [C A D], and computer-aided manufacturing [C A M]).
- Apply knowledge of instructional methods for incorporating the design problem-solving process* and creative thinking strategies across various disciplines to technologies related to power and energy, including electricity and electronics as well as generating and conserving sustainable energy and power.
- Apply knowledge of instructional methods for incorporating the design problem-solving process* and creative thinking strategies across various disciplines to technologies related to engine and power transmission, including combustion engines, electric motors, and fluid power devices.
- Apply knowledge of instructional methods for incorporating the design problem-solving process* and creative thinking strategies across various disciplines to technologies related to communication technologies, including audio, visual, and other forms of communication, specifically creation and transfer of images, and electronic communication.
- Apply knowledge of instructional methods for incorporating the design problem-solving process* and creative thinking strategies across various disciplines to technologies related to individual and mass transportation systems (e.g., surface, water, air, space).
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for teaching students how to diagnose problems related to service, repair, and redesign products.
* identify the problem, frame the problem, research the problem, identify possible solutions, select and develop a solution, test the solution, and reflect on the outcome
Subarea 2—INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY
Objective 006—Learning Environment
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to design, implement, and manage a safe, productive learning environment appropriate for the industrial technology classroom or laboratory by considering students' learning characteristics, strengths, needs, and interests and by linking students' language, culture, and community to learning.
- Demonstrate knowledge of practices, strategies, instructional accommodations, and adaptations to construct learning environments, including collaborative teaching methods that engage students with diverse linguistic and educational needs (i.e., I E P, 5 O 4, and E L L) and varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for creating an inclusive learning environment (e.g., implementing classroom norms, clearly communicating and rewarding productive and positive student behavior, establishing meaningful relationships with students and community members, incorporating culturally competent teaching practices based on students' diverse backgrounds and experiences).
Objective 007—Teaching Methods
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of various teaching methods, including the ability to organize curriculum and instructional materials, and manage resources appropriate to the industrial technology content areas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of techniques to design and implement instructional strategies to support higher-order thinking skills, knowledge depth, and substantive conversations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of techniques to design and implement instructional strategies that enhance intercultural competence and connect to the world beyond the learning environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate instructional technology, especially content-specific technology, to engage all learners inclusive of assistive and adaptive technology.
Objective 008—Technology Applications
Includes:
- Identify, evaluate, and apply current and emerging technology in the content areas that include using appropriate technology tools for research, data acquisition and analysis, communications, and presentation.
- Demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply a wide array of content-specific, adaptive and assistive technological resources, and evaluate for accuracy and effectiveness in the learning environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ways to support the ethical, legal, and responsible use of various types of technology in the classroom to support student learning.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and activities to develop higher-order skills, including critical thinking, problem solving, self-direction, and collaborative learning to promote skills in the industrial technology content areas.
- Apply knowledge of strategies, practices, and methods to address diverse students' strengths and needs, including utilizing assistive and adaptive technologies.
- Evaluate the appropriateness of classroom tools, including online learning experiences, used for instruction and student engagement in the industrial technology classroom.
Subarea 3—ASSESSMENT, SKILLS, AND PRACTICES
Objective 009—Formative and Summative Assessment
Includes:
- Demonstrate the ability to use formative and summative assessment data to improve instruction, student learning, and curriculum planning for continuous program improvement.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies appropriate to industrial technology education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods to use technology to facilitate effective formative and summative assessment strategies.
Objective 010—Interpreting Assessments
Includes:
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret assessment results as meaningful feedback to instruction practices.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate assessment data to students, parents/guardians, and other school personnel.
Objective 011—Using Assessment Results
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate assessment tools to formulate measurable student growth goals, and implementation strategies with appropriate accommodations that align with state expectations, as exhibited through state assessment and policy documents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of assessment tools allowing students to evaluate their own academic progress and set goals.
Subarea 4—PROFESSIONALISM AND CAREER CLUSTER KNOWLEDGE
Objective 012—Career Clusters
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the National Career Clusters organizational structure.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Career and Employability Skills Content Standards and Benchmarks as approved by the State Board of Education.
- Apply knowledge of strategies for guiding students in career planning and development.
Objective 013—Research, Requirements, and Best Practices
Includes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to clearly articulate a program's mission, vision, and emerging direction and how these relate to the work of an industrial technology teacher.
- Demonstrate understanding of how to develop, manage, and assess an industrial technology education program.
- Demonstrate understanding of strategies for locating current research, best practices, and support for industrial technology education.
- Demonstrate understanding of current curricular requirements, issues, and trends in the content areas at the state and national levels.
Objective 014—Professional Responsibilities
Includes:
- Demonstrate understanding of professional organizations (e.g., M I T E S, A C T E, I T E E A) and resources to support and improve teaching and to encourage professional development.
- Apply knowledge of ways to communicate and collaborate effectively with educational stakeholders, including professional colleagues, parents/guardians, and other community members/organizations, to support students' learning and growth.