Cooperative Business Education Syllabus

COOPERATIVE BUSINESS EDUCATION (07.4750000)

COURSE SYLLABUS


TEACHER: Ms. Davis EMAIL: davisp@fulton.k12.ga.us


CLASSROOM: G125 PHONE: 770.521.7600 Ext. 161
OFFICE: G123

TEXTBOOK: Your Attitude Counts, Cost $16.00
Microsoft Office Advanced Course, Cost $38.95
Microsoft Office Workbook, Cost $12.95
Microsoft Office Projects, Cost $15.75
Communication for the Workplace, Cost $45.00

SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Publisher
FrontPage/Flash/Dreamweaver


COURSE DESCRIPTION: Cooperative Business Education is designed to develop basic skills necessary for success in business.


COURSE OBJECTIVES:

< Learn components of the Cooperative Business Education program
< Understand issues related to the workplace.
< Demonstrate appropriate work ethics.
< Participate in leadership activities through membership in FBLA.
< Set personal and professional goals.
< Give and receive constructive criticism.
< Identify effective stress management techniques.
< Identify effective time management techniques.
< Demonstrate the ability to interact appropriately with others in a business setting.
< Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
< Demonstrate the ability to complete a project working with a group.
< Demonstrate the ability to listen effectively.
< Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
< Analyze written material.
< Demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
< Identify non-verbal communication skills.
< Demonstrate the ability to use a telephone system effectively.
< Explore human resource functions in business.
< Demonstrate effective career planning.
< Compose documents related to employment.
< Complete employment forms.
< Complete employment tests.
< Apply appropriate interviewing techniques.
< Determine the most effective use of technology for solving common business applications.
< Apply technology to common business applications using word processing software.
< Apply technology to common business applications using spreadsheet software.
< Apply technology to common business applications using database software.
< Apply technology to common business applications using presentation software.
< Apply technology to common business applications using telecommunications.
< Produce business documents following guidelines of mailability.
< Utilizing principles of ergonomics and effective time management, organize the work environment.
< Identify appropriate business practices and procedures.
< Plan and organize meetings and travel.
< Select appropriate shipping and mailing services.
< Perform basic accounting procedures.
< Identify appropriate records management techniques
< Utilize telecommunications to accomplish business tasks.
< Demonstrate steps for completing projects using reprographics.
< CBE Luncheon


INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGIES/STRATEGIES: The instructor will utilize the following methods for meeting the learning objectives of this course:

1. Class lecture/discussion 6. Cooperative learning
2. Case analysis 7. Teacher demonstration
3. Guest speakers 8. Audio-visual aids
4. Student presentations 9. Computer applications/demonstration
5. Student projects/teacher-directed practice

MATERIALS: Students should bring paper, pencil/pen and notebooks to class everyday. In addition, students should bring any additional materials to class as assigned. CBE students should maintain a portfolio notebook which contains all assignments, projects, graded work, tests, etc. A separate instruction sheet on the portfolio notebook will be given to students.

HOMEWORK REQUIREMENT: Homework will be given regularly. It is due at the beginning of class on the day following the assignment. Students who are absent will have one day for each day absent to make up homework assignments.

ATTENDANCE: It is important to be in class every day as new material is covered daily. Each new topic builds on previously covered material. Therefore, attendance is important. Although you may make-up work, some part of the classroom lecture/participation cannot be recaptured. I will be available for extra help and/or make-up work/tests most mornings from 7:30-8:15; see me to set up an appointment when you need extra help or make-up work.



EXPECTED BEHAVIOR: See Business and Information Technology policy sheet.
EVALUATION: Final grade will be computed as follows:

Tests 30%
Daily Work/Homework 35%
Quizzes 10%
Projects/Simulations 10%
Final Exam 15%

FULTON COUNTY GRADING SCALE:

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 0-69

RECOVERY:

FULTON COUNTY RECOVERY POLICY
Provision for Improving Grades
Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.

Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades.

CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDELINES
Recovery is available to students with a cumulative grade below 74% after a minimum of two (2) major grades. The maximum grade a student can earn for a recovery activity is 70%. There will be only one recovery opportunity per failed major assignment or test. The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery. THE STUDENT MUST INITIATE THE PROCESS WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF A FAILING GRADE ON A MAJOR ASSIGNMENT/TEST.


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for further study in business classes (secondary and post-secondary). Career opportunities that require the skills taught in this course include but are not limited to the following:

adjustment clerk bank teller bookkeeper
credit clerk legal secretary hotel desk clerk
data entry operator general office assistant graphics assistant
medical secretary receptionist payroll clerk
administrative assistant proofreader records management
word processor travel agent insurance claim clerk