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Practicum in Fashion Design

Lesson Plan

Performance Objective
Upon completion of this lesson, each student will demonstrate the characteristics necessary to
be a successful student in the Practicum in Fashion Design program.

Specific Objectives
Students will identify the critical rules of program operation.
Students will explain the procedures for reporting an absence from school or work.
Students will learn the policies and procedures of the Practicum in Fashion Design
program.
Students will obtain the necessary signatures on required forms.

This lesson should take five class days to complete.

TEKS Correlations Preparation

This lesson, as published, correlates to the TEKS listed immediately below. Any changes or
alterations to the activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.

130.95. Practicum in Fashion Design.

(c) Knowledge and skills
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills, as required by
business and industry. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and participate in training, education, or certification to prepare for
employment;
(B) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities
needed to be employable, such as self-discipline, self-worth, a positive attitude,
integrity, and commitment;
(C) demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment to find
and obtain a desired job, including identifying job opportunities, developing a
resume and letter of application, completing a job application, demonstrating
effective interview skills; and
(D) maintain a career portfolio to document work experiences, licenses,
certifications, and work samples.
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 (3) The student implements advanced professional communications strategies. The
student is expected to:
(A) adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent;
(B) organize oral and written information; and
(C) interpret and communicate information, data, and observations.

English
110.42(b) Knowledge and skills
(6) Reading/word identification/vocabulary development. The student uses a variety of
strategies to read unfamiliar words and to build vocabulary. The student is expected
to:
(A) expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing; and
(B) rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases, such as
figurative language, idioms, multiple meaning words, and technical
vocabulary.
(7) Reading/comprehension. The student comprehends selections using a variety of
strategies. The student is expected to:
(F) identify main ideas and their supporting details;
(G) summarize texts; and
(J) read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time.

Speech
110.56 (b) Knowledge and skills
(1)(A) Explain the importance of communication in daily interaction.
(2)(E) Participate appropriately in conversations for a variety of purposes.
(3)(A) Use appropriate communication in group settings.
(E) Use appropriate verbal, non-verbal, and listening strategies to communicate
effectively in groups.
(5)(B) Use language clearly and appropriately.

Tasks
Students will secure signatures on all forms, as specified by the teacher.
Students will return all paperwork in a timely manner.

Accommodations for Learning Differences

It is important that lessons accommodate the needs of every learner. These lessons may be
modified to accommodate students with learning differences by referring to the files found on
the Special Populations page of this website (cte.unt.edu).

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Preparation
If possible, display each form on projector screen.
Copy the handout sheets and rubric for the students.
Have materials ready to go prior to the start of the lesson.
SUGGESTION: Make folder packets for each student ahead of time. Have students write
their names on the folder. The folder becomes part of the years permanent record files
for the school year.

Instructional Aids
Student handouts

Materials Needed
Copies of all forms

Equipment Needed
Teacher computer
Projector (for digital presentation)

Introduction

Learner Preparation
Ask students why rules are necessary.
Ask why daily attendance is important.
Explain that it is an honor to be accepted into this program and that all students must
maintain high expectations to remain in the class.

Lesson Introduction
Explain each form in detail and check for understanding.
Tell the class that all forms must be returned with appropriate signatures by the end of
the first week of class.
If a student has not secured employment by the first day of school, that student will not
be able to fill out the Training Plan form. However, make sure they fill in everything
except the employment information. (The student will need to do this once they are
employed.)

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 Outline
MI OUTLINE NOTES TO TEACHER
The following forms are included in the students Copy the instructions
packets: and grading rubric
Training Plan Form and make into a
Used by the teacher to complete a students packet.
training plan
Can also be used by the teacher when
visiting training stations, if kept in a Tell the class about
Visitation binder some of the things
Student Responsibilities you learned at
Rules of the program should be strictly previous jobs.
adhered to in order to avoid problems. Explain how those
Key rule: if a student is absent from school, skills helped you to
that student is not to report to work
become a teacher.
Key rule: a student may not quit a job
without the teachers permission, or they
are in jeopardy of failing the class for the Explain the necessity
grading period of learning as much
Key rule: theft is not condoned. Immediate as possible about a
removal from the program job because some of
Syllabus the skills learned will
Details what the students will learn help with future
Grading policy
employment.
Classroom Rules
A must for every teacher
Personalize to your methods Explain to the class
Unemployed Student Policy that customers see a
Dependability Grade business much
differently than the
employees see it.

Ask the class if they

have ever wanted to
work at a place
where they shopped.
Have them give
reasons why.

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 Summary Verification Signatures Form Go over all the
Ensures the parent received all the criteria in the
paperwork assignment and
check for
Wage and Hour Report
understanding.
This is an auditable document. All students
must keep an accurate record of the hours
worked. Keep these in the permanent Hand out the
record files instructions and go
There are several samples included over them for this
Mobile Me Activity: assignment. If
Students will create a mobile about possible, it would be
themselves and will share it with the helpful if the teacher
class. Assign this on the first or
makes one to show
second day of class (due by the end
as an example.
of the first week)

Hang all of the

mobiles in the
classroom for the
first few weeks of
school.

Multiple Intelligences Guide

Kinesthetic/ Logical/
Existentialist Interpersonal Intrapersonal Musical/Rhythmic Naturalist Verbal/Linguistic Visual/Spatial
Bodily Mathematical

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 Application

Guided Practice
The teacher will go over each form individually and thoroughly. It is extremely important that
all students understand what is required of them in order to be in the program.
Set a deadline (usually the end of the first week of school) for all forms to be returned with
signatures.

Keep in mind that during the first few days of classes, students will leave or enter your
program. You will need to keep up with all paperwork and will need to see that the new
students receive all documents.

Independent Practice
Students will complete all worksheets and forms.
Students will obtain appropriate signatures, as required by the deadline set by the
instructor.

Summary

Review
Why is it important to follow all rules of the program?
Why do students have to secure permission before they quit their job?
What happens to a student who is fired from their job?
What is the policy on theft?

Evaluation

Informal Assessment
Incentive for turning in all forms before the deadline

Formal Assessment
Daily grade or test grade on the deadline

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 Practicum in Fashion Design Syllabus

Welcome to the dynamic world of Practicum in Fashion Design! You have been selected from
many applicants to experience a fun and rewarding year. It is my intent for you to learn a great
deal about the world of work as you learn about yourself.

This course consists of the following topics:

Introduction
Portfolio Information
Preparation for First Day of Class
Useful Websites
Practicum Schedule
General Housekeeping
Training Station Orientation
History
Leadership
Management and Interpersonal Skills
Goin Global
Math
Career Exploration
Program Forms
Additional Activities

Works Cited
As you can see, we will cover a lot of ground this year. Please take this suggestion seriously:
READ ALL COURSE MATERIALS! There will be a lot of information given and discussed in class
that is not in the text; however, you are still accountable for reading assigned chapters.
Students entered in the Practicum in Fashion Design competition are more successful due to
reading the material in the text.

GRADING:
Your grade will consist of the following: weekly work reports, dependability grades (see
Dependability sheet), individual and group assignments, daily work, tests, and your employer
evaluation.

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 (Insert Club Name Here) : Practicum in Fashion Design
All co-op students are expected to join (enter professional competition organization here) and
participate in competitive events. Dues are $______ for the school year.

_____________________________ ___________________________
Parents Signature Students Signature

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 Student Responsibilities in Cooperative Training Program
Type Your School District Name Here
Career and Technical Education Department

In order to establish and maintain a responsible, high-quality Cooperative Training Program for
(insert name of school or school district), it is essential that the student, the parents, the
training sponsor, the coordinator, and school administrators agree to these basic principles:

1. It is the responsibility of the coordinator to provide appropriate interview opportunities

for student job placement. The coordinator must grant final approval of all job
placements.

2. It is the responsibility of the student to remain at the same training station throughout
the training period. A change may be made only when approved by the coordinator.

3. A student will be removed from the Cooperative Training Program and lose state credits
for any of the following reasons:
a. If the student is dismissed from the training station and the coordinator
determines that the dismissal was for sufficient reasons. Example: theft or
unethical conduct.
b. The second time a student has been fired and/or quits without the permission of
the coordinator, the student is released from the program without credit.
c. If a students attendance drops below 90%, the student may be removed from
the Cooperative Education Program. Removal from the class will result in loss of
credit for the term.

4. The student is under school supervision at school, and during the work schedule at the
training station. School credit is given for four hours spent on the job, as well as in the
classroom. The student must work a minimum of 15 hours a week, 10 of which must be
Monday through Friday.

5. If the student is to be absent from school on any particular day for any reason, the
student is required to notify the teacher-coordinator no later than 12:00p.m. (noon) on
the day of the absence. Students may not report to the training station without having
first received permission from the coordinator. Failure to observe this rule will result in
unexcused absences in all classes missed.

6. A student who is fired or quits a job shall receive a nine weeks grade no higher than 60
for the grading period during which the student was fired. The student is expected to
find his or her own employment within five days. Grades will be reduced from the sixth
day forward.

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 7. Students enrolled in Cooperative Education are expected to belong to the youth
organization, as activities are related.

It is with the above understanding that we enter into this agreement to provide the best
training for the individual student.

_________________________________ ______________________________
Parent or Guardians Signature Students Signature

_________________________________ ______________________________
Coordinators Signature Principals Signature

** If you wish to communicate via e-mail, please list your e-mail address below:

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 Classroom Rules
1. You must be in class on time failure to do so may result in an after class detention on the
day you are late! Class is from INSERT TIME

2. Bring your materials to class and be ready to work on assignments. ALWAYS BRING YOUR
TEXTBOOK.

3. Sleeping is NOT allowed in class. We will cut your work hours if you are too tired.

4. No work from other classes is to be done in our class. You are earning credit for this course,
so you must devote your attention to our subject material.

5. Do not comb hair, put on makeup, paint fingernails, etc. You dont have to impress uswe
like you as you are.

6. Treat all guest speakers with respect. Treat all substitutes as respectfully as you treat me.

7. RESPECT each other at ALL TIMES. Refrain from talking to your neighbors when someone
else has the floor.

8. NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN OUR CLASS.

9. You are responsible for your conduct in your other classes. If you are a behavior problem in
another class, it will be brought to my attention. You will be subject to removal from the co-
op program due to behavioral problems.

10. Park in the designated parking lot only. DO NOT park in the front of school or in the
teachers lot.

________________________________ _________________________________
Parent or Guardians Signature Students Signature

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 Dependability Grade

An important characteristic of a good employee is dependability. It is vital that the student

realizes the importance of being dependable on the job and in the classroom. To reinforce this,
a DEPENDABILITY GRADE has been created. It is treated as a MAJOR TEST GRADE and is
averaged in with the other major test scores.

When a student is absent from school for ANY REASON, the student must telephone their
practicum (co-op) teacher before NOON that day. If the teachers phone rings to voicemail, the
student should leave the following information:

Name, date, time, reason for absence, and phone number

It is the students responsibility to phone their employer to report the absence from work in a
timely manner. Practicum students are also required to sign in each day on the Practicum
Dependability Log, located in the classroom.

Practicum students are required to sign in each day on the Practicum Dependability Log!
Failure to phone the teacher in the event of an absence or to sign in when present will result in
points being deducted from the Dependability Grade in the following manner:

ABSENT CALLED IN FAILED TO CALL or SIGN IN

0 DAYS = 100%
1 DAY 97% 87%
2 DAYS 93% 78%
3 DAYS*** 90% 65%
4 DAYS 87% 37%
5 DAYS 83% 0

***If you are absent three or more continuous day, and you have a doctors note, you will be
exempt from this system for the period of time in which you were absent.

As you can see, it is critical that you become a dependable, responsible, young adult!

____________________________ ______________________________
Parent or Guardians Signature Students Signature

Practicum Teachers Phone Number: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

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 Policies Governing Unemployed Students

1. If a student is released from a job because they have been found guilty of theft and
or unethical conduct, the student is released from the program with no credit.

2. Students fired from jobs for reasons other than theft and/or unethical conduct, even
though they go to work at another job, may receive a NINE-WEEKS/SIX-WEEKS
(Circle one) grade of no higher than 60 for the grading period during which the
student was fired.

3. Students fired from jobs are expected to find their own employment within five
school days. Grades will be reduced from the sixth day forward.

4. Students who are laid off will have 10 days to find a job and the coordinator will
assist them in finding a job. Grades will be reduced from the 11th day forward.

5. If a student quits a job without permission from the coordinator, the student will
receive a NINE-WEEKS/SIX-WEEKS (Circle one) grade of no higher than 60 for the
grading period during which the student quit the job.

6. The second time a student has been fired and/or quits without permission from the
coordinator, the student will be released from the program with loss of credit.

I understand that any time the practicum student is not employed in an APPROVED training
station, the student must be under the supervision of the practicum instructor from the end of
the class period through the end of the school day, until a new training station is secured. The
student may be exempt from this restriction if the student has a scheduled appointment for a
job interview. (Documented proof of interview is required.)

__________________________ ___________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Students Signature

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 Summary Signature Verification Form

I have reviewed the following forms:

Practicum in Fashion Design (Co-op) Syllabus

Student Responsibilities in Cooperative Training Program
Classroom Rules
Dependability Grade
Policies Governing Unemployed Students

My signature acknowledges I have read all documents listed above and agree to abide by the
stated policies.

___________________________ __________________________
Parent or Guardians Signature Students Signature

Please return this form to the teacher.

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 Wage and Hour Report

_________________________ _________________________
Name/ID# Hourly Wage $

_________________________ _________________________
Training Station Total Hours for Three Weeks

_________________________
Student Signature

WEEK HOURS WORKED TOTAL CLASSES

Fill in by local From To REASON FOR ABSENCE
HOURS MISSED

MONDAY
1 2 3

TUESDAY 1 2 3

WEDNESDAY 1 2 3

THURSDAY 1 2 3

FRIDAY 1 2 3

SATURDAY
1 2 3

SUNDAY
1 2 3

TOTAL HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY

TOTAL HOURS FOR WEEK:

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 Mobile Me
Objective: The student will introduce themselves to the class by creating a mobile that reflects
the individuals interests and personality.

Materials Needed:
Coat hanger
String, ribbon or yarn
A one-hole punch
Family Pictures
Pictures and words cut out from magazines

Directions:
Make a mobile that depicts who you are and be prepared to share it with the class. You must
include a minimum of three pictures of yourself (or family) and at least six of the following
items:
Achievements Car you drive
Pets Sports
Favorite nursery rhyme Pet peeve
Favorite food Favorite color
Favorite music Quotation
The last book you read Etc. (Your Choice)

Have fun with this project! We will hang them in the classroom after everyone presents theirs
to the class.

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