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 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.
I have a better understanding of resources available to me
I learned about the 12 elements and the history of CTE. I was unaware of the history and never really thought about all that goes into CTE
It never occurred to me that CTE programs have been around as long as they have.
Career and Technical Education incorporates real-world education in the work force in an effort to prepare students for their future in practical ways.
I have learned that CTE instructors are extremely important through out the country because the structure and employability skills start with us, that not only give the students a great opportunity to get a good paying job but they also will be able to keep it.
I was surprised by the history. I have thought this was always just a local thing that grew.
I was interesting to see how CTE started and grew over the years.
It's great knowing the history of CTE and how it will shape the future of our work force.
I enjoyed the brief history of CTE and learning who Carls Perkins was. I've referred to Perkins funding a lot, but didn't know the meaning behind the name or who the man was. I look forward to learning more about the career clusters.
From this module I learned about the rich history of CTE. I have a co-worker who is often quoting "Dewey" and so it was kind of cool to see why. While I am not new to CTE, I realize that I have to be patient and that CTE has been around for a long time. There are some states who have led the way and I need to learn to use the many resources that are available to us.
I have gained an appreciation for the history of CTE and the many aspects of this program that come together to make CTE successful. I have also gained a knowledge base of many sites to look to for additional information when I need it.
From the information in this section, I'm thinking I should have a sit down with my administrator and talk about what data I can collect so we can evaluate the effectiveness of my program. I really like that this section has broken it down and it makes it easier to discuss what we can be looking for/collecting data-wise.
I've also enjoyed learning about the history of CTE. I always have to remind myself, CTE isn't a "new thing".
I have a better understanding of the Program of Study and how that works within each CTE area.
I learned more about the clusters, program of studies and high quality CTE education.
I've learned that it is very important to aligned your lesson plan to your frameworks
As a new CTE teacher I was very surprised to see how "young" CTE really is in the US. It is reassuring to see that since CTE became federally recognized and funded for youth and adults, changes, additions, improvements and expansion has been continuous.
I learned the history of CTE, ACTE, Perkins, funding for CTE by year, CTE Clusters, things that make up a successful CTE program. Things I can do to make a better CTE for my area.
I feel that as a country we lost focus of CTE for a decade but now we are getting back on track with, what appeared to me to be, a new emphasis on CTE programs. While reading through this module I realize that the need for quality CTE programs is not a new idea. There has been a great deal of effort throughout history to improve the skilled trades through some form of CTE. The amount of resources that are provided from the State and Federal level for CTE is impressive.
