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** COURSE: BCT 122 FRAMING METHODS: FLOOR FRAMING ** methods used to frame floor structures in light frame construction. Topics covered include, stresses on framing, live loads, dead loads, span tables, balloon-framing, platform-framing, framing for natural hazards, installing post and girders, laying out for and installing plates and joist, laying sub floors, special framing & material estimation.
 * COURSE DESCRIPTION**: This course is designed to help the student gain proficiency in the

**STEPS IN INTERGRATED COURSE DESIGN ** (FINK, 2003)
 * INITIAL PHASE: BUILDING STRONG PRIMARY COMPONENTS **

**I. ****IDENTIFY IMPORTANT SITUATIONAL FACTORS **


 * 1. ****SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE TEACHING & LEARNING SITUATION **

· Students in class (cohort): 6 · //Students in program: 14 // · Course Level: 2nd Quarter · Class Meeting: M-F; 8-3 · Course Delivery: : Face-to-Face


 * 2. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">EXPECTATIONS OF EXTERNAL GROUPS **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Societal: Competent, reliable, dependable craftsman · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Professional Accreditation: None · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Curricular Goals: Employed upon graduation


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">NATURE OF THE SUBJECT **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Convergent or Divergent: Both · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Cognitive or Physical Skills: Both · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Paradigm Stability: Changing


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Life Situation: Running start, part-time working. single parent, living w/ relatives, full-time student (17-33 y.o.) · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Learner Goals: Good paying job, self-employed, 4 year degree, build own home, learn about field · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Enrollment Reason: See Goals · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Prior Experience: None to currently working in the trade · //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Prior Education: High school student to CC courses // · //<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Parents Educ: GED to college graduate // · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Learning Styles: Varied, See learning styles assessment


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">5. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Prior Experience: 15 years self-employed general contractor · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Times Teaching: 2nd · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach Again: Yes · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Competence Level: High · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Teaching Process: MA, Educ;


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SPECIAL PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGE **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Student: Already know this to do not know what I am doing · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Teacher: Convey understanding in way that is significant to individual

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">**II.** **IDENTIFY IMPORTANT LEARNING GOALS (**What’s important a year later)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Key Information/ Ideas: Identify: Structural Stresses; Live & Dead Loads; Basic Floor Framing Components; Special Floor Framing Requirements

Understand: Different floor framing systems & products; A span table; The purpose of individual floor framing components


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">2. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">APPLICATION **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Thinking Skills: Analyze floor framing plans, calculate material list · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Practical Skills: Coordinate materials, layout & construct sub-floor · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Complex Projects: Manage floor framing project from plans to finished product


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">INTEGRATION **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">(Intra)disciplinary Connections: Identify & compare differences/similarities with roof/wall framing methods · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Interdisciplinary Connections: Recognize the importance/role of math in floor framing · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Life connections: Discover the benefits of planning & doing it right the first time


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">HUMAN DIMENSION **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Self-Learning/ Understanding: Develop into confident managers, organizers, problem-solvers & framers · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Interpersonal Learning/ Understanding: Develop an awareness of how one’s work ethic effects others (co-workers/clients)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">5. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">CARING (CHANGES IN) **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Feelings: Be excited about producing a quality product · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Interests: Become interested in ways of improving work effort & finished product · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Values: Hold oneself to the highest standard


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">LEARNING HOW TO LEARN **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students will learn how to: Identify strengths/weaknesses in own learning style & make appropriate adjustments; Identify & utilize trade information sources

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">III. FEEDBACK & ASSESSMENT **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">FORWARD-LOOKING ASSESSMENT **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As the result of having learned the basics of floor framing, the student is ready to frame a subfloor system based on construction drawings.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">2. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">CRITERIA & STANDARDS **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Frame subfloor to industry standards.

5: Can determine all appropriate materials, tools & procedures for laying out & constructing a floor system based on a set of plans on their own. Able to supervise others.

4: Can determine most of the appropriate materials, tools & procedures for laying out & constructing a floor system based on a set of building plans. Able to offer assistance to others.

3: Need help determining the appropriate materials, tools & procedures for laying out & constructing a floor system based on a set of plans. Able to follow supervision.

2: Unable to determine the appropriate materials, tools & procedures for laying out & constructing a floor system based on a set of plans. Needs frequent direction & supervision.

1: Unable to complete task with constant supervision


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SELF-ASSESSMENT **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students evaluate their own work based on the above criteria, local building codes & industry practices. Student then writes a report of their findings & presents it to the class. · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students evaluate others work from the point of view of the homeowner & of the building inspector. Student then writes a report of their findings & presents it to the class.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">FIDeLity FEEDBACK **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">At the end of each day a decompression time will be set aside to discuss what when right & what went wrong. Identify the days "WAY TO GO" MOMENT! · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Feedback will be based on the work process as it relates to the course assessment criteria. Emphasis will be placed on improving individual performance (How can I do better next time?) · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Encourage other staff/students to comment on work.


 * <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">IV. (ACTIVE) TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">EXPERIENCES **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Online searches · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Video presentations · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Demonstrations · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Telephone calls · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hands on projects


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">2. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">INFORMATION & IDEAS **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">IRC Building Code · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">COB Planning & Development · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Manufacturer literature · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Local building supply yard · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Internet · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Textbook


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">REFLECTING **

· <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">One minute papers · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Weekly journal/time log · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Discussion group/decompression time · <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Portfolio/Resume

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">**V. COMPONENT PARTS INTERGRATION**

2. Authentic Assessment 3. Self-Assessment 4. Reading/Writing Assignments 5. Written Exam || **1. Written/Oral Presentation:** Everything I Know About…. 2. Authentic Assessment 3. Building Project 4. Self-Assessment 5. Reading/Writing Assignments 6. Written Exam || **1. Written/Oral Presentation**: Everything I Know About…. 2. Authentic Assessment 3. Building Project 4. Self-Assessment 5. Reading/Writing Assignments 6. Written Exam || **1. Written/Oral Presentation:** Everything I Know About…. 2. Authentic Assessment 3. Self-Assessment 4. Reading/Writing Assignments || **1. Written/Oral Presentation:** I believe the floor project was.....& this is why..... product || 1. Background Knowledge Probe 2. Authentic Assessment 3. Self-Assessment 4. Reading/Writing Assignments || **1. Written/Oral Presentation:** My work ethic is.... 2. Authentic Assessment 3. Self-Assessment || **1. Written/Oral Presentation:** Bibliography of trade resources
 * ** Learning Goals: ** || ** Feedback & Assessment Procedures: ** || ** Teaching & Learning Activities: ** ||
 * **1. FOUNDATION KNOWLEDGE:** Identify & Understand: structural stresses; live & dead loads; basic floor framing components; special floor framing requirements: different floor framing systems & products; a span table; the purpose of individual floor framing components || 1. Background Knowledge Probe
 * 2. Class Discussion:** Develop Criteria & Standards
 * 3. Role Playing:** You're the Boss so explain it to us... & Journal Reflection: What I knew, learned, still need to learn
 * 4. Independent Research**: Identify Local, Regional, International Text, Code, Trade (Books/Literature), Internet, Library
 * 5. Contractor Licensure Written Exam:** Multiple-Choice, Short Answer, Fill-in the Blank Format ||
 * **2. APPLICATION:** Manage floor framing project from plans to finished product || 1. Background Knowledge Probe
 * 2. Class Discussion:** Develop Criteria & Standards
 * 3. Instructor Demonstration;** **Individual (Design) & Small Group ( Build) Hands-on Project:** Subfloor Structure
 * 4. Role Playing:** Inspector Clouseau Building Inspection & **Journal Reflection:** What role does planning play in project management?
 * 5. Independent Research:** Research Local, Regional, International Text, Code, Trade (Books/Literature), Internet, Library
 * 6. Inspector Licensure Written Exam**: Multiple-Choice, Short Answer, Fill-in the Blank Format ||
 * **3. INTEGRATION:** Discover the benefits of planning & executing it right the first time. || 1. Background Knowledge Probe
 * 2. Class Discussion:** Develop Criteria & Standards
 * 3. Instructor Demonstration; Small Group Hands-on Project:** What would I do differently
 * 4. Journal Reflection:** What role does planning play in project management?
 * 5. Independent Research:** Research Local, Regional, International Text, Code, Trade (Books/Literature), Internet, Library **6. Project Manager Certification Written Exam:** Multiple-Choice, Short Answer, Fill-in the Blank Format ||
 * **4. HUMAN DIMENSION:** Develop an awareness of how one’s work ethic affects others || 1. Background Knowledge Probe
 * 2. Class Discussion:** Develop Criteria & Standards
 * 3. A/V Presentations; Role Playing:** Co-workers/ Contractor-Customer Interaction
 * 4. Journal Reflection:** What was my experience, my co-worker's experience, the homeowner's experience? ||
 * **5. CARING:** Become interested in ways of improving work effort & finished
 * 2. Class Discussion:** Develop Criteria & Standards
 * 3. A/V Presentations; Role Playing:** Good work ethic/Poor work ethic
 * 4. Journal Reflection:** Does work ethic affect quality of work? ||
 * **6. CONTINUED LEARNING:** Identify & utilize trade information sources || 1. Background Knowledge Probe
 * 2. Class Discussion:** Develop Criteria & Standards
 * 3. Journal Reflection:** Is it important to keep current with trade information? ||

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">**VI. COURSE STRUCTURE

1. TOPICS ** <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 121%;"> · Structural Stresses · Live & Dead Loads · Basic Floor Framing Components · Specials Floor Framing Requirements · Floor Systems & Products · Span Table · Floor System Construction Project

<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">**VII & VIII. TEACHING STRATEGY/OVERALL LEARNING ACTIVITIES**


 * **Major Topics in Course** |||||||||||||||||| Instructional Strategy ||
 * Structural Stresses (SS)

-Reflective Dialogue (RD) -Information & Ideas (II) -Experience (E) || In class ||  || Background Probe/Class Discussion/ Authentic Assessment (RD,II,E) ||   || Small Group You’re the Boss Explain SS to us (RD,II,E) ||   || ‘Wood Character’ Team Jeopardy (RD, II, E) ||  || Contractor Written Exam || (II) ||  || Internet Search: What Wood Characteristics Affect Strength? Create 5 Jeopardy Questions (II,E) ||  || Wiki Reflections on SS (RD) ||   ||
 * ^  || Out of class || Prepare Everything I Know About… SS List (RD) ||   || Rd Ch 19.1 & Answer Questions
 * Live & Dead Loads || In Class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Basic Floor Framing Components || In class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Special Floor Framing Requirements || In Class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Floor Systems & Products || In class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Span Table || In Class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Floor System Construction Project || In class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Span Table || In Class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Floor System Construction Project || In class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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 * Floor System Construction Project || In class ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
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