Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

PROGRAM EVALUATION PROFILE

Instructor: Darren Gibson PID: 34448
Program: Welding
School Canadian Valley Technology Center, El Reno
Date: November 8, 2007
Team: Dr. Matt Boyled and Gil Lenker
   
*Refer to Specific Recommendations for Improvement

 

Standard
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Standard
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STANDARD 1 Instructional Planning and Organization X  
STANDARD 2 Instructional Materials Utilization X  
STANDARD 3 Qualified Instructional Personnel X  
STANDARD 4 Enrollment and Student/Teacher Ratio X  
STANDARD 5 Equipment and Supplies X  
STANDARD 6 Instsructional Facilities X  
STANDARD 7 Safety Training and Practices X  
STANDARD 8 Program Advisory Committee and Community Relations X  
STANDARD 9 Leadership Development X  
STANDARD 10 Coordination Activities X  
STANDARD 11 Student Accounting and Reports X  

 

PROGRAM EVALUATION SUMMARY

School: Canadian Valley Technology Center, El Reno
Program: Welding
Chairperson: Dr. Matt Boyles
   
INTRODUCTION

Welding is a single-teacher program that covers instruction in safety, oxyfuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-core arc welding (FCAW), and blueprint reading. Students served include juniors and seniors from local high school and half-time and full-time adults. Current enrollment is 17 morning students (13 high school students and 4 adults) and 16 afternoon students (14 high school students and 2 adults). Two of the adults are full-time students.

COMMENDATIONS OR STRENGTHS

There is a well-defined student development process in place. This system has been effectively communicated as evidenced by the students having a clear understanding of objectives and expectations. The instructional deliver is modified to meet student needs while maintaining industry expectations and standards.

The strong program management system is evidenced in the staus of the equipment and supplies to meed industry needs. Because of this support, the instructor is allowed the opportunity to provide studetns with balanced instruction that is relective of industry standards.


SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

All Program minimum standards were met.

GENERAL SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

STANDARD 4 Enrollment and Student/Teacher Ration

Given the current circumstances with regard to facility, enrollment, and industry demand, consideration should be given to expanding to a two-teacher program.

INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATION: <type what you did here: .>

STANDARD 5 Equipment and Supplies

The addition of a portable fume extractor would enhance the smoke extraction and safety factors as well as providing more flexibility of instruction.

INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATION: <type what you did here: .>

 

STANDARD 6 Instructional Facilities

The team recommends that the facility be painted to enhance the professional appearance of the instructional area, thereby increasing the image and positive impact on the students. This would also increase the effectiveness of the current lighting system.

It is recommended that plans for expansion of outside storage and welding stations be carried through. The instructor could visit Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center to view the school's outside welding stations.


INSTRUCTOR RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATION: <type what you did here>