Math Integration

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning

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

Using Technology to Assist Students and Instructors

Posted on Categories Classroom Management, Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement

At 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

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At 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 Integration

At 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 Learning

At a Glance Early Childhood Care and Education students are using assessment data to target children’s 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

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Rubric 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 & Resources

Basic 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

Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers

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On behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T oversees several initiatives including the facilitation of the Technical Assistance Program’s 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

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At 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