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Integrating English Writing Standards in Program Safety Lessons (“The Possessed Brake Lathe”)

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas

At a Glance The “Possessed Brake Lathe” lesson incorporates multiple learning styles and embedded occupational and literacy skill development into a required automotive technology safety lesson.   Overview Prior to all new tasks being introduced in both the theory room and laboratory, necessary related safety aspects of the unit must be taught and completely understood by all … Continue reading Integrating English Writing Standards in Program Safety Lessons (“The Possessed Brake Lathe”)

Applying Project-Based Learning in Engine Technology Program

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the Vehicle Maintenance Tech (Engine Technology) program apply their learning through working on real-world projects that are linked to Program of Study tasks. Overview In the Vehicle Maintenance Tech (Engine Technology) program at Chester County Technical College High School, the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program of Study (POS) curriculum is … Continue reading Applying Project-Based Learning in Engine Technology Program

Volvo Certification Training Lab

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry Certifications, Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Work-based learning

At a Glance Students in the Diesel Mechanics and Agricultural Mechanics programs at Franklin County Career and Technology Center can earn an industry certification in Lean Manufacturing and Assembly Operations.  Overview Since 2011, the Franklin County Career and Technology Center (CTC) has partnered with the Volvo Construction Equipment Company in Shippensburg, PA to provide a … Continue reading Volvo Certification Training Lab

Automotive Technology Business Partnership

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance North Montco Technical Career Center’s partnership with the Hunter Engineering Company provides the opportunity for automotive technology students to train on state of the art equipment used in industry. Overview The partnership between North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) and the Hunter Engineering Company created a state of the art automotive technology … Continue reading Automotive Technology Business Partnership

NOCTI “Eggstravaganza” School-Wide Motivational Event

Posted on Author webadminCategories NOCTI Prep

At a Glance At the Chester County Technical High School-Pennock’s Bridge 2015 “Eggstravaganza” event, two student teams battled to prove their NOCTI knowledge and teachers smashed eggs on their heads for every question answered correctly.  Overview Recognizing the need to improve NOCTI scores, administrators consulted with Distinguished School Leaders (CTDSLs) on NOCTI data analysis methods. … Continue reading NOCTI “Eggstravaganza” School-Wide Motivational Event

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Lesson Plan/Learning Guide – Using Multiple Instructional Practices

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning

At a Glance At Career Institute of Technology (CIT), the Networking/IT instructor created a detailed learning guide that meaningfully incorporates a variety of instructional strategies, technology, and literacy activities. Overview The Networking/IT instructor used a format created by the school’s Supervisor of CTE to develop the learning guide. Students use the learning guide to work … Continue reading Lesson Plan/Learning Guide – Using Multiple Instructional Practices

Work-Based Learning with Business and Industry Engagement

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Project-based Learning, Work-based learning

At a Glance Building/Property Maintenance students participate in “The Virtual Victorian House Project,” a teacher developed, project-based learning activity. Overview Students in the Building/Property Maintenance program at Susquehanna County CTC participate in a project-based learning experience entitled “The Virtual Victorian House Project Including Realistic Building Code Enforcement Analysis.” The purpose of the project is to … Continue reading Work-Based Learning with Business and Industry Engagement

Student Learning Guides

Posted on Author webadminCategories Curriculum Planning

At a Glance At Schuylkill Technology Center, Student Learning Guides clearly describe content and teaching strategies critical to Pennsylvania Programs of Study / Pennsylvania Core Standard instruction. Overview Schuylkill Technology Center administrators and instructional staff, working in conjunction with the Career Technical Distinguished School Leaders 1 (CTDSLs), designed a curriculum template to provide a list … Continue reading Student Learning Guides

Real Life Mixing in Cosmetology

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas

At a Glance Over the course of three days, cosmetology students at Indiana County Technology Center first receive instruction on ratios and proportions from the math instructor and then complete activities in which they must accurately mix and dispense colors and chemicals by applying those math concepts in the lab. Overview Because mixing color and … Continue reading Real Life Mixing in Cosmetology