I found this to be a valuable resource because it focuses on practical strategies to enhance teaching, foster good student engagement, and integrate technical skills with academic learning.
I learned the many different components of CTE and what makes up high quality CTE. ALso learned how instructors can use CTE to assist students with career paths.
I appreciated how the development of CTE came about. I am a big advocate for CTE already and this increased that support.
Much of my study is definitely an eye opener. Also much of my review to this point has brought more of my CTE Practice forfront and has influence my focus to continue the pace guided curriculum set by ASE Industry standards. Also approve by my ASE foundation Accreditation assignment.
Gave me a better understanding of the history of education and how it evolved to where it is yoday
I enjoyed learning how CTE has developed and the different components of the CTE program of study.
This course has helped me to understand the importance of CTE and its history.
There are a multitude of online platforms to fulfill health and safety training that are free and require payment, such as First Aid + CPR training.
I learned what it takes to have a high quality program.
I have gained a better understanding of the reason and effectiveness of the CTE program. It not only provides a path for future education, but also provides an avenue for employment opportunities for those not yet looking to further their education.
I had no idea CTE was such a long standing program. It was extremely interesting to lean how the world wars effected the growth of CTE availability.
This section was very informative, especially regarding the history CTE. It is interesting to see how CTE became prioritized and normalized in education and careers, as our country developed industrially/technologically. It was also insightful to read about the career clusters, and how there is a continuum between middle school, high school, and post-secondary CTE programs; there needs to be overlap, without repetitiveness. I know our district is working to formulate a K-12 POS, and using a backwards design process may help us.
I'm looking closely at the high quality criteria of CTE, and how we can support that.
I have a better understanding of the origins and goals of CTE.
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'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!
Using the information I have gathered in this study will help out significantly in teaching student about all the careers for future pathways
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.
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.
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.
