At a Glance At Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC), two certified math teachers collaborate with CTE instructors to help them integrate math concepts into lesson plans. Overview With the support of two math teachers, career and technical education (CTE) instructors at GACTC align their program curriculum with career-specific math concepts. First, the math … Continue reading Math Integration
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Using Technology to Assist Students and Instructors
Posted on Categories Classroom Management, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student EngagementAt a Glance At Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School (FCAVTS), the Computer Networking Technologies instructor uses technology apps and programs to assist her and to engage and motivate students. Overview Crys Glee, a Computer and Networking Technologies instructor at FCAVTS uses technology tools to help students learn and review content, and to help her … Continue reading Using Technology to Assist Students and Instructors
Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment
Posted on Categories Classroom Management, Curriculum Planning, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student EngagementAt a Glance Explicit assignment and task completion expectations, expanded use of technology, and creation of electronic portfolios are some of the strategies instituted by an HVAC instructor who wanted to create a more student-centered learning environment. Overview Emphasis on theory unrelated to practice has been replaced with authentic, student-directed activities using more technology, such … Continue reading Creating a Student-Centered Learning Environment
Using Technology to Improve Health Related Vocabulary and Concepts
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance Students use classroom response technology to complete lessons and give the instructor immediate information about the efficacy of a lesson. Overview The Health Occupations instructor at North Montco Technical Career Center uses instructional technology to improve students understanding of health related vocabulary. By incorporating the use of clickers as a student response … Continue reading Using Technology to Improve Health Related Vocabulary and Concepts
Early Childhood Care and Education: Using Assessment Data to Target Letter Recognition Skills
Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Project-based LearningAt a Glance Early Childhood Care and Education students are using assessment data to target childrens letter recognition skills through a project-based activity that involves parent participation. Overview Students enrolled in the Early Child Care and Education program use data collected from preschoolers to guide curriculum and teaching strategies. At the start of the school … Continue reading Early Childhood Care and Education: Using Assessment Data to Target Letter Recognition Skills
Basic Skills Icons and Classifications in Graphic Arts Program
Posted on Categories Online Learning Tools & ResourcesRubric for Formative Assessment in Culinary Arts Butler County Area Vocational Technical School At a Glance The culinary instructor at the Butler County Area Vocational Technical School (BCATVS) uses a rubric to assess various student performance and skills every day. Overview Mike Barczak, the culinary instruction at BCATVS created a rubric that he uses daily … Continue reading Basic Skills Icons and Classifications in Graphic Arts Program
Rubric for Formative Assessment in Culinary Arts
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Online Learning Tools & ResourcesBasic Skills Icons and Classifications in Graphic Arts Program Butler County Area Vocational Technical School At a Glance The graphic arts instructor at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School (BCATVS) uses a system of icons to help his students identify the skills required for certain assignments. Overview Instructor John Spaulding created a system of icons … Continue reading Rubric for Formative Assessment in Culinary Arts
Math T-Charts
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill IntegrationMath T-Charts have been developed to “bridge the gap” between CTE and math and can be used by both math and CTE teachers. Each Math T-Chart illustrates how a math teacher teaches a Pennsylvania Core Standard and how a CTE teacher teaches the same concept. For instance, a math teacher calculates slope while a carpentry instructor … Continue reading Math T-Charts
Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development, Student Engagement, Video & WebinarsOn behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T oversees several initiatives including the facilitation of the Technical Assistance Programs CTE Instructional Coaches Group. Participation in this group is open to educators who work with CTE teachers in PA to increase student achievement through improving instructional practices and delivery. … Continue reading Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers
Plumbing Lesson: Application of PVC Primer and Glue to Make a Water Tight Joint
Posted on Categories Misc. Lesson Plans & IdeasAt a Glance The main purpose of this lesson is to teach the importance of the proper installation of PVC primer and glue and how to apply it in a manner that will create a water tight seal. Overview This lesson, developed by the plumbing instructor at Schuylkill Technology Center South Campus, is designed to … Continue reading Plumbing Lesson: Application of PVC Primer and Glue to Make a Water Tight Joint