Driver Education Endorsement

8VAC20-22-330. Driver education (add-on endorsement)

ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

The candidate must have:

1. Completed an approved teacher preparation program in driver education; or

2. Completed 6 semester hours of coursework distributed in the following areas:

· Driver Task Analysis: 3 semester hours; and

· Principles and methodologies of classroom and in-car instruction, including a minimum of 14 hours of actual behind-the-wheel supervised teaching experience and 2 hours of basic evasive maneuvers: 3 semester hours.

Foundations of Traffic Safety/Driver Tasks Analysis

Catalog Description: Foundations of Traffic Safety is the first of two courses required by the Virginia Department of Education teacher licensure to add an endorsement in driver education to the Virginia teaching license. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the highway transportation system, the complexity of the driving task, factors contributing to the performance of highway users, and attitudes and skills necessary to develop competent drivers. It will also provide pre-service teachers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively deliver the course content as presented in the Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia and the VADETS Online Driver Education Course.

Prerequisite: Valid driver’s license

Course Objectives:

After successful completion of this course, the pre-service teacher will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of instructional content as it relates to the Driver Education Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools including:

o licensing responsibilities

o highway transportation system components

o basic operating tasks

o basic maneuvering techniques

o information processing and decision making tasks (sequences)

o time, space & visibility needs of the vehicle and the driver

o risk assessment, risk acceptance, risk compensation, and risk reduction

o influence of personal factors on driver performance

o adverse driving conditions,

o vehicle functions

o consumer needs

have a working knowledge of the regulation of traffic and other relevant laws in the motor vehicle section of the Code of Virginia and the Virginia Driver’s Manual ;
define and describe the nature of the driving tasks as it relates to the complex highway transportation system;
assess the importance of sensory perceptual skills need for the driving task;
analyze driving hazards and correctly decide how to minimize these risks;
recognize the capabilities and limitations of vehicles under various driving conditions;
evaluate the function of various vehicle systems to determine the need for corrective maintenance or repair;
determine the legal and moral responsibilities of being a highway transportation system user;
be able to successfully deliver the content in the Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia; and
demonstrate proficiency in using and editing power point slides

Textbook: VA DOE (2001). Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia, Departments of Education/Motor Vehicles, Richmond, VA.

VADETS Online Driver Education Course (www.vadriveredu.org)

Class Presentation:

In order to demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver the content in the Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia, pre-service teachers will be assigned topics to be presented in class. Before starting this teaching assignment, they will submit a copy of the lesson plan. Pre-service teachers are expected to thoroughly research their assigned topics and treat this assignment as an actual student teaching situation.

Course Outline

Text Box:

Course overview

· Syllabus

· Requirements

· Grading

· Requirements for delivering driver education in Virginia

§ Add-on endorsement

§ DMV license to teach in driver training schools

§ Teaching in public/non public schools

§ Must possess VA teaching license to deliver the classroom phase

§ Teaching in driver training schools

§ Complete both college level courses

§ Have driver training school submit application and transcripts to DMV

§ Paraprofessional

§ Preparation

§ Continuing education

§ Monitored driving record

§ 6 demerit points in one calendar year

· Overview of traffic safety

· Pretest – VADETS driving contest written test

· VADETS online driver education course

§ Registering

§ Requirements

§ Timeline for completing each module

§ Workbook

§ Completed online or

§ Hard copies of workbook completed as a class activity

§ Exploring the Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Program

o Curriculum Guide

§ Administrative Guide

§ Modules 1 – 10

· SOL

· Time Frames

· Instructor Activities

· Activities and Resources

· Support Information

§ Presenting the Virginia Driver Education Curriculum

· PowerPoint Slides

· PowerPoint Tutorial

· Anchors

· Model Module 1 – Topics 1 & 2

§ Overview of Juvenile Licensing Process

· Virginia Code

· Regulations

§ Virginia’s Point System

· Correlate curriculum guide to textbook and 40 hour parent teen guide

· Supplementary Materials

§ Videos

§ Video clips

§ DVD’s

§ Web sites

§ DriverZed

§ Workbook

§ Quizzes & Tests

· In-depth exploration of curriculum content

§ Student presentations of modules

§ Correlate to on-line course

Incorporating VADETS On-Line Course

(www.vadriveredu.org)

· To insure pre-service teacher’s comprehension of curriculum content, all students will complete the VADETS online driver education course.

o Students must achieve 85% proficiency on module quizzes and tests before they can proceed to the next module.

o Students must complete a workbook.

o The program allows the course instructor to monitor pre-service students’ progress

· If students complete the VADETS online course as an outside activity, it may be used in lieu of 12 – 14 classroom contact hours of instruction (with permission of the institution).

· The VADETS online course should not be used to “teach the curriculum content” to the pre-service teachers. Rather, it should enhance the classroom learning activities.

· Pre-service teachers must be assigned a timeline to complete each module and classroom activities should reflect this timeline.

Students must go to www.vadriveredu.org; click on account registration and fill in the registration form. Click “check” as method of payment (even though they will not have to pay).

· The student will NOT get instant access to the program as VADETS staff must go in and activate the account.

Be sure to send a list of your students to VADETS@aol.com .

Sample Scope & Sequence

Foundations of Traffic Safety

Based on 40 Contact Hour Course delivered in 16 Weeks

One Class period per week (2.5 hours)

Class will meet for 11 sessions

14 hours are designated to complete VADETS Online Course

Session 1

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

· understand course requirements and Virginia requirements to deliver driver education.

· be able to register for the VADETS online driver education course & navigate the course.

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Course Overview

§ Course Requirements

§ Online Course

§ Module Presentation

§ Explore supplemental materials

§ Grading

60 min.

Distribute Materials

§ Syllabus

§ Curriculum Guide

§ PowerPoint CD

§ 45 Hour Parent Teen Guide

Syllabus

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

PowerPoint CD

45 Hour Parent Teen Guide

Requirements for delivering driver education to juveniles in VA

§ Public School

§ Non-Public School

§ Driver Training School

§ Paraprofessional

40 min.

Lecture and answer questions

Administrative section of Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia, p.14-15

Board of Education Regulations for driver education

Worksheet (see appendix)

VADETS online driver education course*

§ Requirement

§ Implementation

Introduction to course

40 min.

Demonstrate registration process

Demonstrate program procedures

VADETS Online Driver Education Course – Student Tutorial handout

www.vadriveredu.org

Computer with internet access

Students will successfully log onto the program.

Assignment(s):

· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and register

· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and complete Module 1 - Topics 1 & 2— Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Licensing Responsibilities,

*Timeline for completion of each online module should coincide with pre-service teacher’s presentation of that module and classroom activities pertaining to that module.

Session 2

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

· understand traffic safety issues and the role of driver education in reducing motor vehicle related incidents

· be able to navigate The Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

· identify 21^st century concepts in The Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

· understand the role of the Internet in maintaining updated information.

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Understanding traffic safety and the role of driver education in improving traffic safety.

50 min.

Pre-test on traffic safety issues

§ Have students complete a pre-test on current traffic safety issues

Use quiz answers to generate discussion on traffic safety

Driver I.Q. (Appendix)

EDU 114 Quiz #1

Overview of the content in the Virginia Driver Education Curriculum Guide

40 min.

Have students complete the VADETS driving contest written test.

VADETS written test handout

Give students correct answers for test

Introduce use of traffic safety web sites

§ “Google” traffic safety

§ http://www.radford.edu/~bzuti/dredsites.htm

§ www.dmvnow.com

min

Distribute handout on Web site presentation

Handouts

Students will present Web sites

Turn in results of online sample knowledge tests.

Examination of the format of modules 1-10 in the Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

2001 Concepts

· Hand position

· BGE

· Reference Points

· Zone control

· Vehicle Operating Space

Min.

Explain the layout of the curriculum guide

§ SOL.

§ Suggested time frames

§ Instructor Activities

§ Activities & resources

§ Support Information

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

A Look at the Curriculum Guide handout

Check student comprehension with use of worksheet or other classroom activities

Supplementary Materials

§ VADETS materials

Available workbook, quizzes & tests

Copy of workbook

Order form for workbooks, quizzes/tests

VADETS membership application

Assignment(s):

· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and complete:

o Module 1 Topics 3 and 4

· Select a traffic safety Web site and prepare a 10 minute presentation

· Visit VADETS’ Web site – www.vadets.org (print home page)

· Visit http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/vacrashfacts_06.pdf and download summary page

Session 3 Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will · be able to edit and correlate the PowerPoint slides to the curriculum guide · be able to incorporate “anchors” into classroom driver education · understand the format used in The Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia · be able to meet the expectations for class presentation · SOL DE.1
Content	Time	Classroom activities	Materials	Evaluation
Using Microsoft PowerPoint slides	20 min.	Demonstrate: · Correlation of slides to curriculum guide · How to “personalize” slides and save.	PowerPoint 101 handout	Using Microsoft PowerPoint slides
Incorporating “anchors” in the classroom	30 min	Demonstrate “anchors”	Anchors handout Idaho Classroom Activities handout	Pre-service teachers will incorporate “anchors” into presentation
Requirements for presentation o Length – 25 – 30 minutes o Lesson Plan o PowerPoint o Anchor o Evaluation Have pre-service teachers select module & topics for presentation or assign topics	15 min	Lecture Have pre-service teachers select or teacher assign a module and topics for presentation	Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Sample lesson plans
Overview: § Module 1 § Virginia Driver Responsibilities: § Licensing Responsibilities; § Organ Donation	50 min.	Model module 1 – topics 1 & 2 § Curriculum guide § PowerPoint slides Go over juvenile licensing procedures § Obtaining a learner’s permit § Obtaining a driver’s license § Have students complete worksheet on juvenile licensing Organ donation	Virginia’s Juvenile Licensing Process: Obtaining a Virginia Learner’s Permit as of July 1, 2007 handout VA Driver’s Licensing Procedures For Juveniles Worksheet handout Teen Licensing Procedures handout PowerPoint CD Myths about organ donation pre-test	Juvenile licensing worksheet (appendix) Complete topics 1 & 2 in the VADETS Online Driver Education Workbook
Begin Web site presentations	30 min	Pre-service teachers will present 10 minute presentation on selected Web site	Presentation evaluation Supplemental materials evaluation sheet	Pre-service teachers will evaluate each other on presentations and complete a synopsis sheet for each Web site presented.
Supplementary Materials/Resources § Virginia Driver’s Manual § www.save7lives.org § www.dmvnow.com

Text Box: Assignments:
o Complete module 2 topics 1 & 2 of the VADETS online driver education course.
o Go to www.dmvnow.com and complete practice tests for learner’s permit.
o Go to www.save7lives.org and download myths

Session 4

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

· develop a working knowledge of Virginia Motor Vehicle Code as it relates to right of way concepts and signs, signals & markings

· understand the legal and financial responsibilities of vehicle ownership

· SOL: DE.5 & DE.19

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

DMV Practice tests

Collect and discuss DMV online practice tests

Hand in homework

Web site presentations

min

Pre-service teachers will present 10 minute presentation on selected Web site

Presentation evaluation

Supplemental materials evaluation sheet

Pre-service teachers will evaluate each other on presentations and complete a synopsis sheet for each Web site presented.

Module 1 – Topics 3 & 4

· Presentation by pre-service teacher

§ Right of Way Concepts

§ Signs, Signals & Markings

min

Pre-service teacher will present 30 minute lesson for module 1 – topics 3 & 4

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Traffic Signs Worksheet

Module 1

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teache rmade quizzes/worksheets/ activities on module 1

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Supplemental materials

· Video “Are You Reading Me?” (AAA)

· A Different Kind of Crash Course (Virginia Point System)

· Video “Die Hard If You’re Dumb” (Operation Lifesaver)

· Video – “Its Your Choice” (Operation Lifesaver)

· Turning Point – Workzone Safety (American Road & Transportation Builders Association)

· Workzone Safety Teacher’s Guide (VDOT)

· Getting Safely Past the Orange Barrels (AAA)

min

View selected videos

Lecture and discuss “A Different Kind of Crash Course” at the DMV website:

§ What does the point system mean to you?

§ Moving violations and point assessment

§ Drivers under age 18

§ Drivers age 18 and over

§ Back on the road to safe driving

Complete Virginia Driver Improvement Program handout

Distribute handout:

“Its Cool to Know the Rules” sample knowledge tests

Supplemental materials evaluation sheet

Study Guide for each video shown

Virginia Driver Improvement Program handout

www.dmv.virginia.gov/ webdoc/citizen/drivers/ points.asp

Check student comprehension with worksheet (appendix)

Driver Improvement Crossword Puzzle handout

Turn in results of online sample knowledge tests

Assignment:

· Complete module 2 of the VADETS online driver education course.

Session 5

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

§ Understand the importance of parent involvement in driver education ;

§ SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.14, DE.18.

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Parent involvement

Min

Introduce 40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

Parent responsibilities

o Permission

o Guided Practice

o Financial Responsibility

Introduce Partners for Safe Teen Driving Program

o www.safeteendriving.org

40-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

PPF-07

PSTDP packets

Continue Web site Presentations

20 min.

Have students present their reports on Web sites.

Supplemental materials synopsis sheet

Pre-service teachers will evaluate each other on presentations and complete a synopsis sheet for each Web site presented.

Module 2

· Pre-service teacher(s) presentation on Module 2 (topics 1 – 3)

§ Driver Preparation Procedures

§ Vehicle control devices

§ Operating Vehicle Control devices

§ Pre-service teacher(s) presentation on Module 2 (topics 4-5)

§ Vehicle Balance

§ BGE Mirror Settings

§ Vehicle Operating Space

§ Reference Points

§ Lane Position

min

Pre-service teacher will present lesson on module 2 (topics 1 – 3)

Pre-service teacher will present lesson on module 2 (topics 4 – 5)

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 2 –

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/ activities on module 1

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Supplemental Materials

§ www.safeteendriving.org

Assignment(s):

· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and complete Module 3

· Visit www.safeteendriving.org - Write a one page overview of the Parents for Safe Teen Driving program

Session 6

Objective(s): The pre-service teachers will

o develop an understanding of incorporating in-car activities into the classroom

o understand vehicle operating space and its role in crash free driving

o SOL: DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Module 2 – Laboratory Activity

§ Establishing reference points, BGE mirror settings, and vehicle operating space

min

In-car activity

Divide into groups:

§ Determine footprint

§ Determine reference points

§ Test BGE mirror setting

§ Use BGE Mirror Settings, Footprint and Reference Points Worksheet to record results of in-car activity

BGE Mirror Settings, Footprint and Reference Points Worksheet to record results of in-car activity

In-car activity

Divide into groups:

§ Determine footprint

§ Determine reference points

§ Test BGE mirror setting

§ Use BGE Mirror Settings, Footprint and Reference Points Worksheet to record results of in-car activity

Complete Web site Presentations

20 min.

Have pre-service teachers present web site reports.

Supplemental materials synopsis sheet

Pre-service teachers will evaluate each other on presentations and complete a synopsis sheet for each Web site presented.

Module 3

· Pre-service teacher(s) presentation on Module 3

§ Basic Maneuvers

§ Vision/Perception

§ Following Intervals

§ SEEiT

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 3

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 3 –

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/ activities on module 3

Vision tests

Things are Not Always What They Seem (PowerPoint)

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made testt

Introduce DriverZed (AAA)

Min

Introduce the DriverZed interactive program

§ Tutorial on DriverZed

§ Pre-drive

§ Scan

DriverZed DVD

Answer sheet (appendix)

DriverZed tutorial (appendix)

This may be done as a class activity or individually in a computer lab..

Supplemental Materials

§ “Things Are Not Always What They Seem” (PowerPoint)

§ Using Your Eyes Effectively (AAA)

Show PowerPoint to illustrate “The eyes don’t tell the brain what they see. The brain tells the eyes what to look for.”

PowerPoint (CD)

Class discussion

Text Box: Assignment:
§ Complete modules 4 & 5 of the VADETS online driver education course (www.vadriveredu.org )
§ Complete the section on Town/Scan on the DriverZed DVD

Session 7

Objective(s): The pre-service teachers will:

§ analyze driving hazards and correctly decide how to minimize these risks

§ Understand the SEEit space management system

SOL: DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7, DE.12,

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Module 4

· Pre-service teacher(s) presentation on Module 3

§ Risk Assessment

§ Space Management

§ Turning/Lane Changes

§ Turnabouts/Parking

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 4

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 4 –

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 4

Have class complete risk assessment test and discuss results

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Risk Assessment Test (appendix)

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Module 5

· Pre-service teacher(s) presentation on Module 3

§ Processing Information

§ Intersections, Curves, Hills

§ Passing

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 5

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 5 –

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 5

Group work – have students develop worksheets for topics

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Supplemental materials

§ DriverZed

§ Breaking the Accident Chain of Events (AAA)

§ Managing Space and Time for Safe Driving (AAA)

§ Sharing the Road (AAA)

§ Dangerous Crossing: A Second Thought (AAA)

min

Risk Assessment Test (appendix)

Divide into groups and discuss Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Test

DriverZed DVD

DriverZed DVD keeps individual scores.

Assignment(s):

· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and complete Modules 6 & 7

· DriverZed

Session 8 –

Objectives: The pre-service teacher will:

Develop strategies to help students recognize the importance of decision making in crash free driving

SOL: DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7, DE.8, DE.9, DE.10, DE.11, DE.20,

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Module 6

· Pre-service teacher(s) presentation on Module 6

§ Characteristics of Expressways

§ Entering, Changing Lanes, and Exiting

§ High Speed Considerations

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 6

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 6

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 6

Group work – have students develop worksheets for topics

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Module 7 – Topics 1 - 4

§ Introduction to Alcohol

§ Nature of Alcohol-Related Crashes

§ Physiological and Psychological Effects of Alcohol

§ Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs on the Driving Task

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 7

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 7

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 7

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Supplemental Materials

· Freeway Driving (AAA)

· Drunk Driving, Your Choice (NCDD)

· Drunk Busters

· Drive Smart Virginia (Free program to combat underage drinking)

· Just Another Saturday Night (AAA)

min

Assignment(s):

· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and complete Module 8

· Contact Drive Smart Virginia , 1805 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23220 and request information

· Visit. www.madd.org – download alcohol related crash statistics

· Visit www.virginia.abc.gov – download brochures and other resources

Session 9

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will be able to

§ recognize the capabilities and limitations of vehicles under various driving conditions

;

§ SOL: DE.13, DE.14, DE.15, DE.16, DE.17, DE.18

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Module 7 – Topics 5 & 6

· Dealing with Driver Fatigue

Preventing Road Rage

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 7

Module 7

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 7

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Module 8

§ Visibility in Adverse Conditions

§ Extreme Weather Conditions

§ Protecting Occupants

§ Roadway and Vehicle Technology

§ Traction Loss concerns

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 8

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 8

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/ activities on module 8

Discuss Off Road Recovery

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Off Road Recovery information sheet (appendix)

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Supplementary Materials

§ Driving in Bad Weather (AAA)

§ Advance Auto Clips

§ Advance Auto Brochures

min

Text Box: Assignment:
· Go to www.vadriveredu.org and complete module 10 of the VADETS online driver education course
· Go to http://www.advanceautoparts.com/english/youcan/categories.asp and download 3 brochures

Session 10

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will be able to

· determine the financial responsibilities of being a highway transportation system user

· plan a trip using maps and technology

· explain the responsibility of the driver to conserve natural resources and reduce pollution associated with vehicle ownership

· SOL: DE.10, DE.20, DE.21

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Module 9

§ Vehicle Functions/Malfunctions

§ Anti-Lock Braking Systems

§ Vehicle Performance

§ Highway Transportation System Agencies

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 9

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 9

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 8

Have students complete maintenance checksheet

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 1 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Module 10

· Insuring Vehicle

· Purchasing Vehicle

· Trip Planning

· Virginia Conservation Concerns

min

Pre-service teacher(s) will present lesson on module 10

Computer

LCD projector

PowerPoint slides

Pre-service teachers will critique each other on evaluation sheets.

Module 10

· VADETS online driver education course

· Review

min

Complete workbook as a classroom activity

Teacher made quizzes/worksheets/activities on module 10

Have students complete maintenance checksheet

Discuss costs of vehicle ownership

GPS – Mapquest – Map reading

Workbook

Teacher made quizzes/activities

Pre-service teachers completed all quizzes and module test for module 10 with a minimum grade of 85.

Workbook

Teacher made test

Review for final exam

min

Supplementary Materials

§ Virginia Teenage Drivers’ Self-Guided Presentation (Insurance SCC)

§ Auto 101

§ Unlocking the Mystery of Antilock Brakes (AAA)

```Assignment(s):

· Complete the VADETS final exam – 1^st grade will count

· Plan a trip at least 300 miles using

· Map

· Mapquest/Mapblast/Yahoo, etc

· GPS

Session 11 · Objective(s):
Content	Time	Classroom activities	Materials	Evaluation
Correlate Curriculum/Textbook/Parent Guide	40 Min		Variety of textbooks Correlation sheet
Final Exam	Varies by student

Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Instruction

Catalogue Description: Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Instruction is the second of two courses required by the Commonwealth of Virginia teacher licensure to add driver education to a Virginia teaching license. This course provides students with an overview of teaching methods and effective practices for driver education instruction. Emphasis is placed on program organization and administration, classroom instruction, single car instruction, multiple-car range instruction, simulation and evaluation. Focus is also placed on teaching skills. The course includes a minimum of 14 hours of behind-the-wheel supervised teaching experiences.

Pre-requisites: Driver Task Analysis/Foundations of Traffic Safety

Valid driver’s license

Text: Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

Course Objectives and Student Competencies:

At the completion of the course, the pre-service teacher will be able to:

§ Demonstrate a working knowledge of 46.8 of the Code of Virginia and the Board of Education regulations governing driver education in Virginia;

§ Identify the various instructional components of behind-the-wheel programs and the requirements for each:

o simulation

o range

o multi-car range

o on-street

o road test

§ Demonstrate proficiency in performing and teaching the following driving tasks and procedures

o visual search patterns

§ line of sight

§ SEEiT

o time/space management

§ developing a space management system

§ vehicle operating space

§ 4/12/20 rule

§ following time/space

o driving procedures

§ pre-drive

§ starting procedures

§ placing the vehicle in motion

§ steering

§ stopping

§ securing the vehicle

§ judging position/reference points

§ establishing lane position

§ backing

§ parking

§ searching intended path of travel

§ speed control

§ communication and courtesy

§ precision turns

§ precision lane changes

§ curves/hills

§ passing/being passed

§ expressway driving

§ driving in rural, suburban, and urban environments

§ commentary driving

§ emergency/evasive maneuvers

§ develop an administrative plan for implementing and maintaining a driver education program in a public or commercial driver training school;

§ develop lesson plans for in-car instruction;

§ plan routes to implement in-car lesson plans;

§ assess the driving skills and knowledge of student drivers;

§ create a plan that includes facilities, budget, and a record keeping process for the driver education program;

§ identify criteria needed to work with special populations.

Learning Activities:

§ Develop a work plan to start a driver education program

§ Teach a specific lesson to the class using visual aids and manipulatives

§ Develop lesson plans for an in-car driver education program

§ Develop route plans for in-car instruction

§ Develop a record keeping system for driver education

§ Teach range skills to student

§ Teach on-street skills to student from back seat with teacher in front seat

§ Draw a range and develop a lesson plan for it

§ Observe driver education teachers

Statement for students with special needs: Every reasonable accommodation will be made to assist any student with documented special needs that meet the academic requirements expected of all students enrolled in the course. Evidence must be presented to the instructor the beginning of class.

Course Outline

Juvenile Licensing

· Review

Parent Involvement

· 40-hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

· PFSTD program

Requirements for teaching driver education

· Public schools

· Non-public schools

· Paraprofessionals

· Commercial driver training schools

Administration

· Code of Virginia

· Board of Education Regulations

· State approved programs

· Vehicle Procurement, licensing and identification

· Foreign Exchange Students

· Transfer Students

· Homebound Students

· Home school students

Types of In-car programs

· Simulation

o Driverzed

· Range/multi-car range

· On-street

Paper Work

· Public/Non-Public Schools

o Student forms

§ Certificate of Enrollment

§ DEC-1

§ Road Skills Evaluation

§ PPF-07

§ PDL-180

o Administrative forms

§ Status Questionnaire

§ Application for Driver Education Program Approval

§ Driver Education Financial Form

· Commercial (Driver Training) Schools

o Student In-Car Instruction Record

o Student’s In-Car Observation

o Final Road Skills Test Score Sheet

o Classroom Instruction Attendance Roster

o DTC-B

§ classroom only

§ 180-day temporary license

§ parent permission

Developing an in-car program

· Skills to be included

· Range planning

· Developing lessons

· Lesson evaluation

· Route Planning

Behind The Wheel Curriculum Guide

· Student expectations

· Lessons

· Lesson evaluations

· Designated Routes

In-Car Activities

§ Student teaching

§ Range

§ On-street

§ Observation/Student teaching

o Minimum of 14 periods

o Observe (assist in teaching) a student through the complete program

o Complete journal

· Range skills evaluation

· On-street skills evaluation

· Evasive maneuvers

This course is both a laboratory and a lecture course. The scope & sequence has been divided into classroom activities and in-car activities. It is not intended that all classroom must be completed before the laboratory phase begins. The in-car activities should be interspersed with the classroom activities at appropriate times.

Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Driver Education

Scope & Sequence

Based on 40 Contact Hour Course

Classroom Activities

Session 1

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

§ Understand the requirements for successful completion of this course

§ demonstrate a working knowledge of the Code of Virginia (22.1) and Board of Education regulations governing driver education programs in Virginia

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Course Overview

§ Course

§ Requirements

§ Grading

min.

Distribute materials

§ Syllabus

§ 45 Hour Parent Teen Guide

§ Remind pre-service teachers to bring Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

14 periods of observation

Journal of observation

Program

Syllabus

45 Hour Parent Teen Guide

Program Administration

§ Code of Virginia

§ Board of Education Regulations

70 min.

Program Administration Study Guide (appendix)

§ Work in groups to complete study guide

§ Class discussion

Legislative Update

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia (Pt 1, pp. 11-38)

Code of Virginia

www.leg1.state.va.us/lis

BOE regulations (appendix)

Quiz (appendix)

Requirements for teaching driver education

· Public schools

· Non-public schools

· Driver Training schools (commercial)

· Paraprofessionals

min

Lecture

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

Quiz

Text Box: Session 2
Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will be able to
· complete required paperwork for public/private and driver training (commercial) schools
· understand the role and importance of parental involvement in driver education

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Program Approval

§ State approved programs

§ Required program of study

min

Lecture

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

Paperwork - Public/Non-Public Schools

§ Certificate of Enrollment (DEC-1)

§ Road Skills Evaluation

§ PPF-07

§ One-Hundred Eighty-Day Temporary Provisional Driver’s License

§ Status Questionnaire

§ Application for Driver Education Program Approval

§ Driver Education Financial Report

min

Lecture

Have pre-service teachers complete forms using hypothetical information.

Copies:

§ DEC-1

§ Road Test

§ PPF-07

§ PDL-180

§ Status Questionnaire

§ Application for Driver Education Program Approval

§ Driver Education Financial Form

Quiz

Pre-service teachers completion of forms

Paperwork-

Driver Training (Commercial) Schools

§ Road Skills Evaluation

§ DTS-B

§ Classroom only

§ 180-day temporary license

§ Parent Permission

§ Log

§ Classroom attendance (DTS-14)

§ In-Car Record (DTS-17)

min

Lecture

§ Difference between public /nonpublic form and DTS form

Copies;

§ DTS – B

§ DTS-14

§ DTS-17

Quiz

Pre-service teachers completion of forms

Session 3 Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will · demonstrate a working knowledge of the Code of Virginia (46.2) concerning juvenile licensure · understand the role and importance of parental involvement · develop an understanding of the role of the in-car instructor
Content	Time	Classroom activities	Materials	Evaluation
Juvenile licensing § Learner’s Permit § Driver Education § Requirements for 180 day temporary license § Juvenile licensing ceremony	50 min.	Lecture	Virginia’s Juvenile Licensing Process: Obtaining a Virginia Learner’s Permit as of July 1, 2007 handout	Juvenile licensing worksheet
Review paperwork for juvenile licensing	20 min
Parental Involvement § Permission § Parent meetings § PFSTD § 45-hour log	45 min	Proper use of Parent Teen Driving Guide Log	45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Instruction/PE/40hour.pdf PFSTD Packets www.safeteendriving.org	Have pre-service teachers model a parent meeting
Module 11 § SOL § In-car instructor hints	35 min	Class discussion	Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Module 11 pg. 1 -4

Session 4

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

§ Develop an understanding of the components necessary for creating an in-car lesson plan

§ Be able to create a driving route to complement the lesson

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Module 11 (con’t)

§ Developing lesson plans for in-car driver education

§ Skills

§ Time frame

§ Evaluation

§ Correlating lesson to 45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

§ Correlating lesson to classroom activities and SOL

Min

Using guidelines found in the Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Module 11 pg. 5, have pre-service teachers develop a format for in-car driver education lessons

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide

Pre-service teachers submit lesson plan for one lesson

(include correlation to Parent Teen Driving Guide and Classroom activities

Route Planning

§ Purpose

§ Format

§ Hints

§ Map

min

Class discussion

Have pre-service teachers write a route for a lesson on right and left turns

Discuss the problems encountered in writing the route

Local Map

Pre-service teachers submit route

Session 5

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

· Understand the role simulation may play in the behind the wheel program

· Understand the role of multi-car range in the behind the wheel program

· Be able to set up range activities, develop a range lesson and deliver the instruction

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Vehicle Requirements

§ Methods of procurement

§ Licensing

§ Equipment

§ Required

§ Optional

§ Insurance

min

Have a driver education vehicle available for pre-service teachers to see.

Discuss procurement and approximate costs of equipment

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Administration pg.23

Catalogues from Driver Education Supply Companies

Course exam

Period of Instruction

§ 50 minutes

§ # required

§ Driving

§ Observation

§ Number of students in vehicle

Risk Management

min

Class discussion

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Administration

Course exam

Types of Behind-the-Wheel Programs

§ Simulator

min

Class discussion

§ Ratio to in-car

§ Advantages

§ Disadvantages

§ PowerPoint (appendix)

Visit a simulator if one is available in the area

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Administration pg.23

PowerPoint

Course exam

Types of Behind-the-Wheel programs

§ Multi-Car Range

§ Purpose

§ Skills

§ Dimensions

min

Class discussion

Divide class into groups. Using a parking area, have pre-service teachers set up a multi-car range.

§ Develop a multi-car range lesson plan and teach the class

Multi-car range packet (appendix)

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Administration pg.22

Module 11 pg. 36-37

Pre-service teachers’ multi-car range presentation

Session 6

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will

· Understand the requirements for on-street driver education

· Be able to develop an on-street program

· Develop an on-street lesson plan

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Types of Behind-the-Wheel programs

§ Multi-Car Range (con’t)

§ Purpose

§ Skills

§ Dimensions

Class discussion

Divide class into groups. Using a parking area, have pre-service teachers set up a multi-car range.

§ Develop a multi-car range lesson plan and teach the class

Multi-car range packet (appendix)

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Administration pg.22

Module 11 pg. 36-37

Pre-service teachers’ multi-car range presentation

Types of Behind the Wheel Programs

§ On-street

Hr.

Class discussion

§ Requirements

§ Minimum 3 on-street lessons

§ Lesson Plans

§ Evaluation

Have pre-service teachers outline a 7 period on-street program.

§ Skills, concepts, maneuvers to be included each day

Have pre-service teachers create a detailed lesson plan for one of the 7 lessons.

§ Objectives

§ Correlation to 45-Hour Parent Teen Driving Guide

§ SOL

§ Skills

§ Evaluation

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

Administration

Module 11

Sample Lessons (appendix)

Evaluate the written 7-period program and detailed lesson plan.

§ Evasive Maneuvers

§ Blocked Lane

§ Off Road Recovery

min

Discuss Handouts

§ Dimensions for evasive maneuvers (appendix)

§ Off Road Recovery Procedure (appendix)

Handouts

Pre-service teachers will perform these maneuvers as part of the in-car training

Session 7 Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will § Be able to properly administer the road skills test § Understand the role of observation in the behind the wheel program § Be able to develop a competent recordkeeping process for the behind the wheel program § Understand regulations governing the driver education vehicle
Content	Time	Classroom activities	Materials	Evaluation
Road Skills Test	20 min	Class discussion § Requirements to pass § Public/Non-public schools § Driver Training (Commercial) schools § Length § Deficiencies § Automatic Failure	Road Skills Test Form § Public/Non-public schools § Driver Training (Commercial) schools
Observation	40 min	Class discussion § Requirements § Purpose § Activities Have pre-service teachers create activities for observing student § Worksheets § Puzzles § Commentary		Evaluate the activities submitted
Recordkeeping § Lessons § Road Skills Test § PPF-07 § Log Issuing 180-day Temporary License § Parent signature § DMV copy § Juvenile court ceremony	50 min	Class discussion § Importance of recordkeeping § Accuracy Virginia High School Worksheet (appendix) Complete 180-day temporary licenses for hypothetical students § PDL-180 § DTS-B	Virginia High School Worksheet Xerox copies of PDL-180 and DTS-B	Quiz

Session 8

Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will be able to

demonstrate proficiency in performing and teaching the following driving tasks and procedures

Content

Time

Classroom activities

Materials

Evaluation

Special Populations

min

Discuss regulations concerning students with disabilities

Guest speaker

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Administration pg.40-52

ADED

http://www.driver-ed.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1

ADED Worksheets (appendix)

Teaching driver education skills, maneuvers and concepts

1.5

Hr.

Role playing

§ Assign skills to each of the pre-service teachers.

§ Pre-service teacher must break the skill into components and present to the class

Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia

Module 11

Worksheets

Evaluate the pre-service teacher’s presentation

Complete worksheets on in-car skills (appendix)

The remaining hours will be devoted to in-car activities:

All pre-service teachers must complete the following tasks in-car

Sessions 9 - 16 Objective(s): The pre-service teacher will be able to · Perform all skills/maneuvers listed in Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Module 11 with proficiency · Teach all skills/ maneuvers listed in Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Module 11 · Evaluate all skills/ maneuvers listed in Curriculum and Administrative Guide for Driver Education in Virginia Module 11 · Control the driver education vehicle from the teacher’s position
Content	Time	Classroom activities	Materials	Evaluation
Module 11 skills	12 hrs	Set up range activities. Complete the 7 periods of instruction necessary for a juvenile to complete behind-the-wheel instruction This is best accomplished with the help of teachers who are already endorsed in driver education. Consider offering recertification points to these teaches for their assistance	Driver Education vehicles Cones Teachers	Evaluated as a driver education student would be.
Road Skills Test	2 hr	Create a route for a road skills test Administer the road skills test to another pre-service teacher Complete the road skills test with the instructor	Road Skills Test	Pre-service teachers will be evaluated on the Road Skills Test Form
Evasive Maneuvers § Serpentine § Blocked lane § Off road recovery	5 hr	Set range for evasive maneuvers § All pre-service students complete the tasks	Open unencumbered space	Checksheet
Vehicle Control	30 min	Working in pairs, have each pre-service teacher control the vehicle from the teacher’s seat. The pre-service teacher in the driver’s seat should be instructed to “test” the teacher by not always performing the correct maneuver.	Parking lot/range Driver education vehicles