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Submission Deadline November 18, 2005

Knowledge and Employability (Occupational Courses)Grade 8 to Grade 12 – Call for Resources (CFR–0505)

RESOURCE SUBMISSION FORMS(An electronic version of parts 3.1 and 3.2 is available in Microsoft Word 2000 format

in the Call for Resources package posted at http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/resources/calls/.)

Please Note: A Resource Checklist (Part 3.1) and a Curriculum Congruency Form (Part 3.2) must accompany each resource or series of resources being submitted. All information requested on the forms is required and must be accurately completed.

PART 3.1

RESOURCE CHECKLIST

1. Publisher/Producer/Distributor InformationResources, correspondence and questions will be directed to the contact person identified in this section. Ensure that the information is accurate. This section is also required to maintain an up-to-date and accurate listing of the publishers, producers and distributors of resources submitted.

2. Intended Use of ResourceIndicate who would be the primary user (student or teacher) of the resource, the grade levels and the occupational areas of study for which the resource is best suited. Check all applicable boxes.

3. Language AvailabilitySpecify in which languages the resource is written.Please indicate the person, company or agency holding the rights for translation and/or copyright.

4. Resource AvailabilityComplete all questions in this section.

• If it is approved as an authorized resource in Alberta, you must provide assurance that the resource will be available for a minimum of five years after listing. Please do not submit resources that are out-of-print or otherwise no longer available.

• If the resource is approved as an authorized resource in Alberta, alternative formats (Braille, audio, large print) of the resource may be required for students who are visually impaired or print-disabled.

5. This part consists of four sections, (a) to (d).

a. Resource InformationComplete this top section only if you are submitting a series or a group of materials that belong

together. The name for the overall series belongs here, not the titles of the individual items. Indicate the format(s) of the piece(s) that make up the resource.

If there is an overall ISBN for the entire series, please enter that number in this section.

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b. Component(s) Information – PRINTIf your submission consists of only a print component, enter the appropriate information in this section. If you are submitting a series, enter all the print components here.

c. Component(s) Information – NONPRINTIf your submission consists of a resource that is neither print nor digital, please complete this section and be sure to indicate if the resource/component is a videocassette, audiocassette, kit, etc. If information for special prices for school licenses is available, please include it.

d. Component(s) Information – DIGITAL FORM Complete this section if your submission consists of only a digital resource (with DVD, disks or CD-ROM that may include supporting documentation).

If you are submitting a series, enter the digital component(s) here. If information for special prices for school licenses is available, please include it. Be sure to complete the section on technical specifications.

Digital Form System RequirementsIf software is submitted, indicate both the minimum and the desirable system requirements. Attach all applicable hardware and/or software specifications for all available formats. Be sure to indicate if any special software program (including version number) is required to run your product (e.g., ClarisWorks 5.0, Microsoft Excel 97, etc.).Note: Only software requiring Macintosh Operating System 8.6 or higher and Windows 98

Operating System or higher will be accepted. (MS–DOS and Windows 3.1 based software will not be accepted.)

Please be sure to refer to Component 7 for special requirements for digital resources.

6. Resource Description/AnnotationPlease provide a brief description or overview of the content covered in your resource. If it contains any special features or addresses the needs of special audiences, etc., be sure to include that information.

PART 3.2

CURRICULUM CONGRUENCY FORM

Please indicate which outcomes in the Knowledge and Employability Programs of Study, 2005 Drafts––Occupational Courses 8–9 and 16–26–36 are supported by the resource. These programs are available on Alberta Education’s Web site at: http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/iop/default.asp#revise

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Note: An electronic version of parts 3.1 and 3.2 is available in Microsoft Word 2000 format in the Call for Resources package posted at http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/resources/calls/.

Component 3

Submission DeadlineNovember 18, 2005

Knowledge and Employability (Occupational Courses)Grade 8 to Grade 12 – Call for Resources (CFR–0505)

PART 3.1 RESOURCE CHECKLISTNote: An electronic version of parts 3.1 and 3.2 is available in Microsoft Word 2000 format in the Call for

Resources package posted at http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/resources/calls/.

1. Publisher / Producer / Distributor InformationContact Person for This SubmissionName: Position: Company Name:

Publisher / Producer Name: Address:

City: Province: Postal Code: Country: Web site URL:

Telephone: Toll-free Telephone: Fax: E-mail:

Distributor Name: Address:

City: Province: Postal Code: Country: Web site URL:

2. Intended Use of Resource

Resource Type: Student Basic Resource Student Support Resource Teacher Resource

Suggested Grade(s)/Levels Grade 8 Grades 10 – 12 Level 16 Grade 9 Level 26

Level 36

Suggested Occupational Courses Grades 8 – 9 Grades 10 – 12Levels 1 and 2 Level 16 Level 26 Level 36

Job/ Workplace Readiness Business Art/Design and Communications Foods Human Care Horticulture Mechanics Materials/Construction Cosmetology

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3. Language AvailabilityThe content of the resource is written in: English FrenchHolder of the Copyright: Holder of the Rights to Translate:

4. Resource AvailabilityIMPORTANT: The information below is required and must be completed in full.

1. Resource is also available in: Braille Audio Large Print 2. Permission will be granted to access the publisher’s disk to adapt Yes No

the resource into one or more of the above formats3. Resource is closed captioned (where applicable) Yes No 4. Resource will be available for a minimum of five years Yes No

upon listing as an approved Alberta resource

5.a. Resource InformationSeries Title (if applicable):

Format: Print Video DVD CD-ROM Kit Interactive Multimedia

Other: Series ISBN: Date Available:

5.b. Component(s) Information – PRINT Attach an additional page, if required.No. of Copies

Copyright Date

ISBN Component Title Publisher/Producer Date Available Catalogue Price

5.c. Component(s) Information – NONPRINT Attach an additional page, if required.No. of Copies

Copyright Date

ISBN/Order No. Component Title Publisher/Producer

Format Length(min.)

DateAvail.

Cat. Price

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5.d. Component(s) Information – DIGITAL FORM [Software/Multimedia]Attach an additional page, if required.

No. of Copies

Copyright Date

ISBN/Order No.Version No.

Component Title Publisher/ Producer

Format Length(min.)

Date Avail.

Cat. Price or School Lic.

Digital Form System RequirementsAttach all hardware/software technical specifications for all available formats, where applicable.

Hardware RequirementsAlberta Education has published the following minimum recommended hardware specifications for digital resources.

PC

Processor Intel Pentium II 233 MHz or comparable AMDOperating System(s) Windows 98, 2000, XPMemory 64 MB RAMDisplay Settings 800 X 600, 16 bit colourSound Card 16 bitCD-ROM (for CD-ROM versions only) 8X

Macintosh

Processor 200 MHz PowerPCOperating System(s) Mac OS 8.6Memory 64 MB RAMDisplay Settings 800 X 600, thousands of coloursSound Card 16 bitCD-ROM (for CD-ROM versions only) 8X

If the digital resource being submitted will not function properly using the hardware specifications identified above, please indicate the minimum recommended hardware specifications required to use the resource.

Web-sites or PortalsIn most cases, Alberta Education will only consider resources (web-sites or portals) that can be hosted in the client environment. Client environments are either within an Alberta Kindergarten to Grade 12 school jurisdiction infrastructure or within the Alberta Education infrastructure.

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Digital Form System Requirements (continued)

Alberta Education, in consultation with stakeholders, has developed a standard for student desktop Internet browsers and associated software plug-ins and players. This standard is to support the use of digital resources and applies to a two school -year period. Release 2 is currently in place and will be replaced with Release 3 in September 2006. This standard is subject to periodic review and modification. It is desirable for the submitted resources to align with these standards reflected in the check boxes below.

Please identify the platforms, browsers, plug-ins and players required to utilize the digital resource being submitted. Please attach all hardware (minimum and recommended) and software specifications for each digital resource being submitted.

Operating Systems

Microsoft Operating Systems Macintosh Operating Systems

Windows 98 OS 8.6

Windows 2000 OS 9.0

Windows XP OS X

Other(Please Specify):

Browsers for Windows Operating Systems

Internet Explorer 6.00 SPI Netscape Communicator 7.0

Browsers for Macintosh Operating Systems

Internet Explorer 5.5.6 Netscape Communicator 7.0 Safari

Plug-ins and Players for Windows Operating Systems

Quicktime 6.2 Windows Media Player 9 Flash 6 (MX)

Director Shockwave Player 8.5 Java J2SE v 1.4.1 Adobe 6.0

Adobe SVG Player

Other required plug-ins or players or software:

Plug-ins and Players for Macintosh Operating Systems

Quicktime 6.2 Windows Media Player 7.1 Flash 6 (MX)

Direct Shockwave Player 8.5 Java 2.2.5 for Mac Adobe Reader 6.0

Adobe SVG Player

Other required plug-ins or players or software:

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6. Resource Description/Annotation Provide a brief description of the content covered in the resource.Attach an additional page, if required.

Name (please print): Date:

Signature:

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PART 3.2 CURRICULUM CONGRUENCY FORM CFR–0505Knowledge and Employability Programs of Study, 2005 Drafts––Occupational Courses Grade 8, 9 and Levels 16, 26, 36*CURRICULUM CONGRUENCY (GRADES 8–9)Please indicate if the resource submitted addresses the following criteria by placing a checkmark () in the appropriate column. Competencies GENERAL OUTCOMES

Students will:YES NO

Academic reinforce the development of literacy skills relating to occupational contexts

reinforce the development of numeracy skills relating to occupational contexts.

Basic (Employability) develop work skills relating to completing general and specific work tasks

develop organizational skills to enhance one’s ability to complete work skills

demonstrate workplace performance by using knowledge for application of work and organizational skills

develop positive workplace attitudes to enhance knowledge and skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY – Occupational Specific Competencies

Within the programs of study each unit contains different General Outcomes. Please check () on the table below the unit (course) that corresponds to your submitted resource.COURSE STRANDS Unit (Course)

Job/Workplace Readiness

Personal and Workplace Safety Employment Exploration Acquiring a Job Keeping a Job

Business Communicating with others Searching for Information Representing Information

Art/Design & Communications

Graphic Arts Photography Audio/Video

* The Knowledge and Employability Programs of Study, 2005 Drafts—Occupational Courses, Grades 8–9 and Grades 10–12 Levels 16–26–36 are available on Alberta Education’s Web site at: http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/iop/default.asp#revise. For further information about these programs, you may contact Jocelyn Lamoureux, Alberta Education, by telephone at 780–644–5296, by fax: 780–422–3745 or by e-mail: < Jocelyn.Lamoureux@gov.ab.ca > or Hugh Lehr, Alberta Education, by telephone at 780–427–5406, by fax: 780–422–0576 or by e-mail: < Hugh.Lehr@gov.ab.ca >. To call toll free within Alberta, you may dial: 310–0000.

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KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY – Occupational Specific Competencies YES NO

Within the programs of study each unit contains different General Outcomes. Please check () on the table below the unit (course) that correspond to your submitted resource.COURSE STRANDS Unit (Course)

Foods Basic Cooking Snacks and Convenience Foods Basic Baking

Human Care First Aid Child Care (Non-infants)

Horticulture Soil Preparation, Plants and Planting

Turf/Grasses Landscaping

Mechanics Two-Stroke Engine Four-Stroke Engine Basic Car Care and Maintenance

Materials Layout, Design and Drafting Woods Metals Plastics Ceramics Electricity

Curriculum Congruency (Grades 10 – 12 Levels 16, 26, 36)

Please check () on the table below the course for which the resource is submitted and indicate whether the resource addresses the following general outcomes.Employability Competencies

GENERAL OUTCOMES The resource helps students:

YES NO

Managing TransitionsLevel 16 develop awareness of:

learning for personal success managing change effectively personal aptitudes and interests

Level 26 apply and practice skills to: achieve goals manage change reflect skills in an occupational choice

Level 36 consistently demonstrate: continuous learning how to manage change how to prepare for pre-entry employment

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Curriculum Congruency (Grades 10 – 12 Levels 16, 26, 36) – continuedPlease check () on the table below the course for which the resource is submitted and indicate whether the resource addresses the following general learning outcomes.Employability Competencies

GENERAL OUTCOMES The resource helps students:

YES NO

Personal ManagementLevel 16

develop ability to: set goals and priorities identify occupational risks

Level 26 enhance their ability to: set goals and priorities understand risks and be accountable for their actions

Level 36 achieve: personal goals personal and workplace goals by managing risks

Working with OthersLevel 16 develop:

workplace communication skills respect for others’ thoughts and opinions effort to achieve group’s goals

Level 26 practice and demonstrate: workplace communication skills ability to work within a group culture group decision making

Level 36 model and promote: effective home, school and work communication skills equity in work and community endeavours

team task completion skills Academic Competencies

GENERAL OUTCOMES The resource helps students:

YES NO

CommunicationLevel 16 enhance their ability to read, listen, write and speak effectively

Level 26 demonstrate effective reading, listening, writing and speaking skills

Level 36 demonstrate effective reading, listening, speaking and writing skills to prepare for employment

ThinkingLevel 16 develop problem solving strategies

Level 26 apply creative thinking skills to solve problems

Level 36 research information, use creative thinking skills and use effective problem-solving strategies to solve problems

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Academic Competencies

GENERAL OUTCOMES – continuedThe resource helps students:

YES NO

NumeracyLevel 16 understand the value of numeracy skills in the workplaceLevel 26 apply mathematical concepts to solve occupational problemsLevel 36 demonstrate mathematical operation to effectively solve problems

in a meaningful contextComputer TechnologyLevel 16 familiarize themselves with the information technology used in

daily workplace operationLevel 26 enhance their performance by using technology to help complete

tasksLevel 36 demonstrate effective use of communication technology to

perform daily workplace operationsOccupational Competencies

GENERAL OUTCOMES The resource helps students:

YES NO

Achieving Results Level 16 explore a variety of occupations within a career field

identify and develop safe workplace practices and procedures enhance their ability to provide excellent client service and a high

quality product through proper sanitation and equipment use develop an understanding of the value of effective task

management processes by applying knowledge and skills to simulated and actual work situations

Level 26 orient themselves towards an occupation within a career field practise safe workplace practices and procedures enhance their abilities to provide excellent client service and a

high quality product continue to develop an understanding of the value of effective

task management processes by applying knowledge and skills to simulated and actual work situations

Level 36 prepare for entry-level employment within a career field demonstrate entry-level standards for safe workplace practices

and procedures demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service and a

high quality product demonstrate an understanding of the value of effective task

management processes by applying knowledge and skills to simulated and actual work situations

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KNOWLEDGE AND EMPLOYABILITY OOCCUPATIONAL COURSES

Please check () the appropriate box to indicate the course(s) and level(s) for which the resource is submitted.GRADES 10–-12 COURSES , LEVELS 16–26–36

Level 16 Level 26 Level 36

Workplace Readiness 16 Workplace Practicum 26 Workplace Practicum 36

Business Services 16 Office Services 26 Office Services 36Sales and Service 26 Sales and Service 36Shipping and Receiving 26 Shipping and Receiving 36

Art/Design & Communication 16

Media Communications 26 Media Communications 36Design 26 Design 36

Foods 16 Commercial Cooking 26 Commercial Cooking 36Food Preparation & Services 26 Food Preparation & Services 26

Human Care 16 Child Care 26 Child Care 36Home Care 26 Home Care 36

Horticulture 16 Green House & Nursery 26 Green House & Nursery 36Landscaping 26 Landscaping & Maintenance 36

Auto Mechanics 16 Auto Services 26 Auto Services 36Auto Mechanics 26 Auto Mechanics 36

Construction: Metal Fabrication 16

Metal Fabrication 26 Metal Fabrication 36Construction Systems 26 Construction Systems 36

Construction:Building 16

Woodworking & Cabinetry 26 Woodworking & Cabinetry 36Wood Frame Construction 26 Wood Frame Construction 36

Cosmetology 16 Cosmetology 26 Cosmetology 36Esthetics 26 Esthetics 36

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