Developing an Understanding of CTE | Origin: EC101
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Your First Year as a CTE Teacher (Part 1) --> Developing an Understanding of CTE
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I wasn't aware that CTE had such a rich and storied history!
I appreciate the opening discussing the three areas that a CTE instructor needs to be aware of. The "administration" part of the profession. Certification, courses that will need to be taken and the like will need to be attended to. The "instructional" piece of the profession, where the instructor is actually in front of students doing what they do. Then the "local administrative" part. School rules, how to purchase, parking etc. The more everyday process of running a program.
So far I'm new to CTE. I have never used the program. Learning so far has been good. I have learned there are several ways to check on what has been learned. What is offered through CTE. I'm interested in getting into learning about the history of CTE.
I learned the history and importance of CTE.
I learned that CTE is a valuable option for students who otherwise may not have pursued post-secondary education. It is a place to give learners confidence in their ability to contribute and make a difference in the community.
The course has taught me about the history and importance of CTE. I found the career clusters portion to be the most interesting, allowing students to see how many hands-on career opportunities they have through CTE.
Context for Modern Practices – Knowing the origins and evolution of CTE allows teachers to understand why current programs, policies, and standards exist. This helps them align their teaching with industry and educational expectations.
CTE has a very different history than what I read here. Around 1920 it was called vocational education (trades) and didn't get called CTE until the 1980s with the emergence of PCs at a residential level. At that point the concept of technology was introduced because people needed to start understanding electronics and the trades had to accept a rebranding of terminology.
Much of the legislative narrative about skill based learning and career focus was interesting.
I enjoyed learning about the history of CTE and how it has evolved to let us reach where we are now. We indeed came a long way in comparison to the 18th century.
I too found the history of CTE fascinating. Technical education is another way to capture a different potential in ways that will serve the community.
As a veteran CTE teacher and alternative teacher, it was great to learn about the history aspect of CTE.
I understand the foundation of the program and how the program has been developed over the years to help students grow in their knowledge of various career options.
I learned the importance of selecting and implementing the appropriate curriculum that is aligned with a state's CTE standards. Also, the importance of sequencing to ensure students take classes that build upon on another so there's a continuum of learning both in the classroom and through work-based learning, internships and apprenticeships. Partnering with industry, community partners, and the business curriculum is essential to creating real-world experiences and opportunities for students get hands on experience in their field of interest.
I have learned about the history of CTE and I have a better understanding of the career clusters and subclusters. I also learned about the 12 elements of high quality CTE, which includes program evaluations. I intend to better understand the 12 elements and better understand the self-evaluation process to improve myself as well as our programs.
Allowing students to investigate career pathways in high school will help them to choose an appropriate career pathway for them in the future. Career and Technical Education helps students transition form the high school to employment.
Perkins' idea about CTE education was implemented over Dewey's philosophy of government, education, and industry melded together.
I have been teaching in CTE in other states for about 10 years. This content reenforces what I have been doing.
I have a much better understanding of the CTE programs and I enjoy being a part of this program.
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.
