Residential Construction Academy Series

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Course Technology ▪ Delmar ▪ South-Western1

Residential Construction Academy Series

Debbie Henson National Sales Consultant

www.residentialacademy.com

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http://www.residentialacademy.delmar.cengage.com/products/Plumbing/index.aspx




Agenda

• Home Builder’s Institute (HBI) partnership• RCA Program Resources

– Skills standards, Core texts, Instructor Resources, and Testing

• Instructor and Student Certification• How to use the RCA series to develop curriculum










Partnering to Build Futures

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• Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of the 235,000 member National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has helped more than 250,000 people enter careers in the home building industry

• HBI links local HBAs to educational programs• HBI & Delmar’s partnership combines the housing industry’s

expertise with Delmar’s extensive career & tech publishing expertise and resources

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RCA Program System Resources• National Skill Standards: Created by Industry• Turn-key Teaching & Learning System created by and for Education • Nationally recognized program with links to local HBAs• National Registry• National Testing: Online didactic & performance-based• New! Instructor Certification available!• Student Certification










Program System Resources: Skill Standards

• Committee of Industry experts identified and developed National Residential Building Skill Standards in Washington, DC, see www.residentialacademy.com for actual Skill Standards and more info

• RCA Series products are based upon these Skill Standards covering these content areas:• Carpentry• Basic Principles for Construction• Electrical Principles• House Wiring• Masonry• HVAC• Plumbing• Facilities Maintenance

http://www.residentialacademy.com/




















Core Text: For multiple learning styles• Illustrations that teach• Short, segmented text • Pedagogically sound:

• Cautions• From Experience• Objectives• Key Terms• Review Questions










Core Text: For multiple learning styles• Activity Based: Procedures reinforce hands-on applications & skills










Program System Resources: WorkBook • Short Answer and Job Sheet formats










Program System Resources: Turnkey Teaching & Learning System

• Instructional Multimediao Short, skill-based segments, easy

to integrate into class or remediation

o DVDs, VHS, or Student CD Courseware

• Robust Instructor and Student Supporto Detailed Instructor Resource

Guide (IRG) featuring lecture outlines and media correlations

o E.resource CD featuring PowerPoint slides, computerized test bank, image library, Skill Standard correlations, IRG

o Student Online Companion: quizzes, links, Skill Standards, Job Bank, free pre-testing


Program System Resources: Links to Local Home Builders Associations (HBAs)

• National Association of Home Builder’s have many local HBAs which provide• Local industry connections for

• Advisory Boards• Industry Expertise• Industry Support• Externships• Job Connections

• Using RCA puts you in contact with a HBA

http://www.hbi.org/page.cfm?pageID=7


Program System Resources: National Registry

• National Registry• Links applicants to the

National Association of Home Builders online database of qualified employers

• Students can update their information, access their course completion history, and post resumes

• Visit our website: www.residentialacademy.com



Program System Resources: Testing Knowledge• e.resource ExamView test banks

• Online Testing• Evaluate students didactic knowledge online• Free pre-testing available at

www.residentialacademy.com• Testing is online, providing instant feedback and

remediation for students• Performance-based Testing

• Tests skills and tasks• HBA can serve as 3rd party evaluators

• Flexible Purchasing Options for both• Bundle with Book• Standalone Slimline Folders• Electronic Keycode spreadsheet


http://www.residentialacademy.delmar.cengage.com/online_test/index.aspx


Program System Resources: Instructor Certification

• Customers have requested Instructor Certification Training• NCCER offers it• Helps schools meet more rigorous Perkin’s funding standards• Do not need to be Certified to teach with RCA materials

• What does Instructor Certification involve? • All online training; asynchronous with Ohio State instructor• 16 Modules need to be taken; 1 Module takes 30 minutes• All 16 modules must be completed in 8 weeks with a C average • Cost $400• Upon successful completion, Ohio State University will award 2

Continuing Education units (CEUs) • Register for courses at www.hbi.org.

http://www.hbi.org/


Program System Resources: Student Certification

• Online Certification Training courses under development now!• Questions will be tied to the HBI National Skill Standards, and will

assess mastery of the RCA learning materials• Certification to be rolled out in Fall 2009 through Spring 2010










Implementing theResidential Construction

Academyin your Curriculum










14 Wall Framing with Wood

14.1 Identify load-and non-load-bearing walls & partitions

L E 18%

Text: C8, pp194-196; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; e.resource C8, p50 DVD1, Video 3

14.2 Lay out walls on floor deck or foundation

L E 9% Text: C8, pp197-198; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; e.resource C8, pp54-55; DVD 1, video 3

14.3 Lay out wall framing detail on wall plates

L E 9% Text: C8, pp215-217; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; e.resource C8, pp54-55; DVD 1, video 3

14.4 Cut wall plates M E 9% Text: C8, p189; Wkbk C8 pp47-58 e.resource C8, pp54-55; DVD 1, video 3

14.5 Calculate lengths of wall components

M E 9% Text: C8, pp212-213; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; e.resource C8, pp53-54; DVD 1, Video 3

14.6 Cut studs, headers, jacks, rough sills and cripples

V E 9% Text: C8, pp197-198; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; e.resource C8, p50; DVD 1, Video 3

14.7 Assemble header, corner and tee posts

V E 9% Text: C8, pp196-202; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; ; e.resource C8, pp54-55; DVD 1, video 3

14.8 (Cont.)

Frame door opening V E 9% Text: C8, p193; Wkbk C8 pp47-58; ; e.resource C8, pp54-55; DVD 1, video 3

National Skill Standard 14: Wall Framing with WoodCreating A Lesson Using RCA Materials:

Using the RCA Series to Develop a Curriculum


Program System Resources: Core Text











National Skill Standard 14: Wall Framing with Wood

Instructor’s Resource Guide• Introduction• Objectives• Key Terms• Chapter Outline

- Supplement integration- Instructor notes- Caution boxes

Creating A Lesson Using RCA Materials:











• Workbook pages 47-58

• Objectives, Keywords, & Outlined Review

• Worksheets: Short answer and Job Sheet Formats












• Worksheets: Short answer and Job Sheet Formats











National Skill Standard 14: Wall Framing with Wood • e.Resource Chapter 8: Computerized Test Bank, Image Library, PPT

#15 – Wall Component Identification• DVD #1: Segmented clips of the construction process

DVDs or Video:

• Wood Floor Systems/Wood Frame Walls: Intro











Recap - Lesson Using RCA Materials:

1.) Start with National Skill Standards: 14 Wall Framing with Wood

2.) Use/adapt suggested outline for discussion/lecture from IRG; Use/customize PowerPoints on e.Resource CD; search image library in e.Resource CD for images to create ppts or import into worksheet

3.) Use/adapt suggested activities from IRG and/or procedures from text chapter 8.

Are you working on a community project? May contact local HBA.

4.) Integrate DVD segment from “Wood Floor Systems/Wood Frame Walls”

5.) Assign RCA Carpentry textbook readings from chapter 8

6.) Assign Workbook review and activities, chapter 8

7.) Test students using ExamView, questions from chapter 8




Questions?










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