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K–12 Standards

Intermediate Radio: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Workplace Skills Development

  • 1.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately1.1.2

  • 1.2

    Reinforce basic interpersonal skills essential to workplace success

    1. 1.

      Review timeliness, regular attendance, appropriate dress, personal cleanliness, workplace cleanliness, appropriate work ethics, communication, leadership, teamwork1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate timeliness, regular attendance, appropriate dress, personal cleanliness, workplace cleanliness, work ethics, basic communication, basic leadership, and basic teamwork skills1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Explain the connection between taking responsibility and success on the job

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the success of a particular project1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explain personal and organization consequences of meeting or failing to meet performance requirements1.3.2

  • 1.4

    Identify effective communication skills

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate effective listening skills1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate effective writing skills1.4.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate effective speaking skills1.4.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate effective reading skills1.4.4

  • 1.5

    Discuss problem solving techniques

    1. 1.

      Discuss conflict resolution techniques1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate use of problem solving and conflict resolution techniques1.5.2

  • 1.6

    Identify systems relevant to the radio industry

    1. 1.

      Discuss the importance of recognizing chain of command to workplace success1.6.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate recognition of authority1.6.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the ability to utilize systems relevant to the radio industry1.6.3

  • 1.7

    Identify process for gathering information

    1. 1.

      Develop criteria to judge quality of information1.7.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish between ethical and unethical use of information1.7.2

  • 1.8

    Discuss the purpose of job evaluations

    1. 1.

      Identify major duties within each of the radio areas1.8.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a defendable job evaluation instrument based on industry standard1.8.2

  • 1.9

    Develop a team assignment

    1. 1.

      Explain advantages of teamwork in the workplace1.9.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss characteristics of good team members1.9.2

    3. 3.

      Explain importance of setting and achieving team goals1.9.3

    4. 4.

      Establish individual job responsibilities within the team assignment1.9.4

    5. 5.

      Establish written timeline1.9.5

    6. 6.

      Establish budget1.9.6

    7. 7.

      Establish materials and supply list1.9.7

    8. 8.

      Complete teamwork assignment1.9.8

    9. 9.

      Analyze effectiveness of completed team assignment1.9.9

    10. 10.

      Use job evaluation instrument to analyze effectiveness of individual team members1.9.10

  • 1.10

    Begin career portfolio

    1. 1.

      Develop a personal resume and cover letter1.10.1

    2. 2.

      Collect samples of work1.10.2

    3. 3.

      Collect references, letters of recommendation, and documentation of certifications, honors, and awards1.10.3

  • 1.11

    Explain the components of resource management

    1. 1.

      Identify the resources needed to complete a specific project1.11.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the concept of turnaround/time management1.11.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate proper disposal and recycling techniques1.11.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss vendor relations1.11.4

Programming

  • 2.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context2.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately2.1.2

  • 2.2

    Discuss ethical aspects in programming

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate ethics in programming2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Discuss methods used to conduct and interpret music research

    1. 1.

      Interpret audience ratings2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Conduct music research2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Explain the impact of trade publications2.3.3

  • 2.4

    Discuss radio formats

    1. 1.

      Explain the criteria used to select and rotate music2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the guidelines for preparing a play list and rotation chart2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Design a program clock2.4.3

  • 2.5

    Discuss the role of traffic coordinator in programming

    1. 1.

      Explain the interaction of traffic and programming departments2.5.1

Advanced Announcing

  • 3.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Discuss ethical aspects in announcing

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate ethics in announcing3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Discuss different styles of radio announcing

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the ability to ad-lib3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop show prep3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate on-air interview techniques3.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate proper board operation techniques3.3.4

    5. 5.

      Perform equipment check3.3.5

    6. 6.

      Create a voice track show3.3.6

    7. 7.

      Perform on-air radio show3.3.7

  • 3.4

    Explain the different styles of play by play

    1. 1.

      Perform a play by play for sports (football, basketball, baseball)3.4.1

Advertising

  • 4.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Discuss ethical aspects in radio advertising

    1. 1.

      Identify ethics in radio advertising4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Discuss broadcast advertising

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate knowledge of advertising personnel4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate knowledge of trade accounts and barter agreements4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Summarize the role of advertising agencies in broadcasting4.3.3

  • 4.4

    Discuss proper etiquette for recruiting accounts in broadcast advertising

    1. 1.

      Recruit accounts4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Discuss demographics in advertising

    1. 1.

      Gather demographic data4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use demographic data to create a broadcast advertisement4.5.2

  • 4.6

    Explain methods for obtaining copy points

    1. 1.

      Compose copy points4.6.1

    2. 2.

      Use demographics and copy points to create an advertisement4.6.2

  • 4.7

    Discuss the role of a traffic coordinator

    1. 1.

      Identify duties of a traffic coordinator4.7.1

Promotions and Radio Contests

  • 5.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Discuss ethical aspects with regards to promotions

    1. 1.

      Identify promotion ethics5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Explain the components of on-air promotion and contests

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast different types of on-air promotions and contests (cume-based, revenue-based)5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a list of contest rules5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Perform equipment check5.3.3

    4. 4.

      Create an on-air promotion or contest5.3.4

  • 5.4

    Discuss the different types of remote promotions

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast different types of remote promotions5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate procedures for setting up a remote5.4.2

    3. 3.

      Perform equipment check5.4.3

    4. 4.

      Perform a live remote5.4.4

Advanced News Writing

  • 6.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Discuss ethical aspects in news writing

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate ethics in news writing6.2.1

  • 6.3

    Discuss news gathering techniques

    1. 1.

      Add actualities to news stories6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create a newscast6.3.2

Advanced Audio Production

  • 7.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Discuss volume in audio production

    1. 1.

      Adjust volume in audio7.2.1

  • 7.3

    Explain advanced multi-tracking

    1. 1.

      Modify tracks using various elements (liners, beds, special effects, music, voices, actualities, commercials, public service announcement)7.3.1

  • 7.4

    Explain the process of field production

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper use of field equipment7.4.1

    2. 2.

      Apply field production techniques7.4.2

  • 7.5

    Identify the components of a multi-track digital editing station

    1. 1.

      Label the components of a multi-track digital editing station7.5.1

    2. 2.

      Apply proper volume levels7.5.2

    3. 3.

      Compose a music and effects bed with five tracks or more7.5.3

    4. 4.

      Integrate music and effects into an audio recording7.5.4

  • 7.6

    Explain the process of advanced podcasting

    1. 1.

      Create a podcast of a news show7.6.1

    2. 2.

      Create a podcast of a play by play7.6.2

    3. 3.

      Integrate with music and effects7.6.3

Operational Practices

  • 8.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use terminology appropriately in context8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Discuss the procedures for conducting an EAS test

    1. 1.

      Conduct an EAS test8.2.1

  • 8.3

    Describe the procedures for taking transmitter readings

    1. 1.

      Take and record meter readings8.3.1

  • 8.4

    Discuss FCC requirements regarding tower lighting and painting

    1. 1.

      Identify FCC requirements in regards to tower lighting and painting8.4.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2008
Where can I read the official document?
Intermediate Radio

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