I have a better understanding of resources available to me
I gain an understanding of the 2018 ACTE quality framework. I plan to use all twelve elements of the Program of Study framework. The element I find to be very useful is element five: Engaging Instruction. Applying this element will improve the learning environment for the students.
It's clarifying to see some of the work that has gone into defining the standards by which to measure a CTE program's value. As someone who is working on growing a small program, a framework for self-reference can act as a great tool for checks & balances as we implement changes.
I found the history of CTE interesting. I'm in a unique situation in that I teach "pre-release" classes to felons to prepare them for life on probation (financial literacy, employment and life skills). It doesn't fir onto the typical CTE format, but I'm inspired to try to create a quality program.
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I have a deeper appreciation and understanding of the history of CTE.
I learned that CTE really does exceed the word technical. It is a long, historical partnership between education and career readiness to meet societal need. I also learned that there are key attributes that characterize "high quality CTE" that are essentially a quality assurance map for program development and implementation.
I now have a general understanding of CTE, its foundation, development, and its continued process of implementing as well as advancing hands on technical learning and educating. As well as its importance.
I plan to utilize the peer resources and course material to help me in my transition from being a certified welder to becoming an educator, Welding Technology Instructor for High School Juniors and seniors
I like the fact that we are seeing a shift in education towards needed careers and not just education. The CTE path shows people how to get to where they want to go without the old route of education.
Comment on Summer Henson's post: All this is so new to me as I am a first time instructor but I appreciated the history behind CTE. The 12 elements really stuck out to me.
I definitely have a better understanding of what CTE is about and I want to be able to have enough knowledge to be of assistance to my students. I appreciated learning about the history of CTE as I am a first-time instructor and did not know much.
I understand more about what CTE is and its history. I also understand how it affects me and applies to what I do in my position as an educator. It helps to better understand the origins and how it applies to career pathways.
It has become quite clear to me just how expansive CTE is. It covers such a broad spectrum of different career fields, that without solid CTE educators Society would be lost. So many industries depend on the work that instructors do to produce their products weather its a commodity or a skilled trade. Another interesting aspect is just how old this organization is, we have certainly come a long ways since the beginning. Lastly it was fascinating to learn the origins of Perkins Funding and how Carl Perkins has forever impacted education.
I learned that some of the terms I have been using for years are long out dated, such as "vocational learning" or "no child left behind". Another thing that was interesting to me was how long proper CTE programs have been part of our national education.
As a CTE instructor, I enjoyed learning about the history of CTE and it's roots. Many people, myself included, learn better with hands on training for a specific task in mind. I believe CTE is very crucial to our nation as many of the "trades" make the world go round.
Using the information I have gathered in this study will help out significantly in teaching student about all the careers for future pathways
I've gained a much clearer understanding of the Program of Study and its role within each CTE pathway. Learning about the history and development of CTE has been enlightening. I’ve discovered a lot, particularly how various states have rolled out their Programs of Study and the tools they've created to support educators in building strong CTE programs. The ACTE self-assessment tool will be a valuable resource for me.
Also a first-year teacher, I wasn’t fully aware of CTE's historical background and the range of opportunities it provides. This has been an incredibly insightful experience!
I enjoyed seeing the timeline progression of CTE. I also learned a great deal about how Perkins was involved. I plan to work on my delivery of high quality CTE by building strong relationships with agencies in the community who support our students and programs by allowing them to attend work-based learning in their facilities.
I have a better understanding of the origins and goals of CTE.
I'm looking closely at the high quality criteria of CTE, and how we can support that.
