Lisa Johnson

We are trying to refine the process to ensure data based decision are being made as it relates to curriculum development

By encouraging teachers to creating a yearly curriculum pacing guide and sharing it with all stakeholders. This will ensure transparency and trust.

I've learned how beneficial simulation and authentic worklike experience to students. It better prepares them for employment. 

I plan to share what I have learned about employer engagements with my teachers during a workshop or PD session. 

I often include employability skill in my grade book as an assignment. I use it as an alternative to "participation". I think it is important to assist students with developing soft skills and to use them regularly so that when in the workplace it won't be an issue for them. 

This unit was very helpful and informative. Realizing that core academic subjects are already embedded in the CTE program standards is key. Teacher must be comfortable and provided with training to identify where in the curriculum to pull out this information and show students how math, science, and english can be used contextually given their CTE content area. 

I've learned about the origins of The Common Career Technical Core and how it came about in 2012. Also I have a clear understanding of programs of studies and how it supports high quality skill acquisition and student learning. It's important to collaborate with other teachers and program advisory to identify skills gaps and to determine which of the standards are relevant giving the current state of the workforce within the industry so that it can be determine what scope and sequence is needed when teaching these concepts and skills. 

To be effective as a career coach I must develop and practice techniques learned in the modules. I must also have an open mind and trust the process. When I am my whole self I can better support and help others. To this end, I want to encourage a growth mindset in others. Helping them to use positive language, focus on their skills set and have a good outlook on their career path may improve how they approve their next career goals. 

I can utilize the information learned in this module to empower learner to think more positively about the career experiences and outcome. To not focus on the negative but instead remember their best qualities and how this may lead them into the career path that they most desire.

I better understand how conversation frames should be used. The video was helpful.  learned about the OSKAR model as well.