DAT E : S E M E S T E R 2 , 2 0 1 4 - 1 5T E AC H E R: M R. M O LD E PA RT M E N T: T E C H N O LO GYC R E D I T VA LU E : 1P R E R E Q U I S I T E ( S ) : N O N E ( T M J - 3 F O R TT J -4 )

COURSE OUTLINE – TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY,

GRADE 11 & 12TTJ 3C & 4C

WHY AUTO SHOP?

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• This course enables students to develop technical knowledge and skills as they study, test, service, and repair engine, electrical, suspension, brake, and steering systems on vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft.

• Students will develop communication and teamwork skills through practical tasks, using a variety of tools and equipment.

• Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to transportation, and will learn about apprenticeship and college programs leading to careers in the transportation industry.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS

Strand: Transportation Technology FundamentalsStrand: Transportation Technology SkillsStrand: Technology, The Environment, And SocietyStrand: Professional Practice and Career Opportunities

Overall Expectations

Description of Summative Assessment Task Due Date Level Achieved

D1, B2,C1,B4

Safety and Work practices – Safety Quiz Shop Equipment and Procedures Projects Unit Test - Practical/Written

   

A1,A4,B1, B4, D1

Power train – Small Engine Project Automotive Engine Project Unit Test - Practical/Written

   

A2,B2, C2, B1,D1

Electrical Systems- 6 Vehicle Systems Projects Unit Test - Practical/Written

   

B3, C1,D1, A2, A3, A4

Control Systems- 6 Vehicle Systems Projects Unit Test - Practical/Written

   

C2,D1, D2 Careers and Pathways – The student will investigate/research a specific trade in industry. Student Transportation Careers Report

   

SUMMATIVE TASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE COMPLETED FOR CREDIT COMPLETION

Overall Expectations

Evaluated

Description of Final Summative Assessment Task or Culminating Activity

Level Achieved

A1,A2,A3,A4,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,D1,D2

Skills Test- Round robin demonstrating skill(s)acquired throughout the semester

 

A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, D1, D2

Written Examination-Based on content of summative tests during semester

 

ATTENDANCE AND COMPLETION OF THE FINAL EXAM IS MANDATORY FOR CREDIT COMPLETION.

LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS ACHIEVEMENT

• Learning skills and work habits are instructed, assessed and evaluated separately from your academic work. You will be assessed frequently on your level of achievement of the following six learning skills and work (E=excellent, G=good, S=satisfactory, N=needs improvement).

• Responsibility- Work Hard, Get things Done• Organization- Bring your stuff and keep it• Independent Work- Can work on your own• Collaboration - Get along• Initiative – Use your time well• Self-regulation- Set goals, Do your Best

ACHIEVEMENT OF OVERALL COURSE EXPECTATIONS:

• Diagnostic and Formative Assessment Tasks will be used throughout the course and may include quizzes, assignments, activities and investigations. • Feedback will be used to help students and

teachers to determine next steps to achieve the provincial standard on the overall expectations. • Feedback Days- Teacher & Student

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

• will usually be administered at or near the end of a period of learning and may include performance tasks, projects, and unit tests.• Summative assessment tasks will be used to

evaluate student learning in relation to the overall expectations of the course.

FINAL EXAM:

• A final exam will be administered at or near the end of the course.

• Thirty percent (30%) of the final grade will be based on the evaluation of final summative tasks in the form of an examination and/or other culminating activities.

• The tasks will be based on overall expectations from all strands and across the categories of knowledge and understanding, thinking, application and communication.

• Final Exam will consist of practical and theoretical content consistent with curricular activities during the semester.

• Attendance and completion of the final exam is mandatory for credit completion.

LATE OR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS

• Students are expected to submit assignments by the agreed-upon due dates.

• It is important that all summative assessment tasks be completed so that there is sufficient evidence of achievement of the overall expectations for a credit to be granted.

• missed due dates will result in action on behalf of the school to collect the missing evidence at the earliest opportunity

• All final summative tasks must be completed before a credit is granted.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Health and Safety are of Paramount importance in technological education programs

• Before using equipment, students must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the equipment being used and the procedures necessary for its safe use.

• Personal Protective gear should be worn as appropriate. • Workplace and classroom practice and the learning environment

should comply with relevant municipal, provincial, or federal health and safety legislation.

• Safety Glasses are required at all times during shop activities