Schoolwide Use of Max Teaching

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance Instructors at the Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus utilize MAX Teaching methods and student journals in every program of study to improve student comprehension, to increase classroom participation, and to improve NOCTI test scores.  Overview In order to improve lesson comprehension and exam scores, instructors at Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus use … Continue reading Schoolwide Use of Max Teaching

Social Studies Curriculum that Integrates Technical and Academic Content

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At a Glance At North Montco Technical Career Center, social studies instructors developed a curriculum that integrates technical concepts (program of study tasks) into the social studies program. Overview North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) provides academic courses to full-time students in addition to offering part-time technical training. In order to add context and relevance … Continue reading Social Studies Curriculum that Integrates Technical and Academic Content

Student Academic Journals

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Classroom Management, Online Learning Tools & Resources

At a Glance In each program of study at Greene County Career Technology Center, students use academic journals at the beginning and/or the end of class in order to make full use of the instructional time and to improve numeracy and literacy skills.  Overview Greene County Career and Technology Center (GCCTC) is a comprehensive career … Continue reading Student Academic Journals

Mathematics Integration Program

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At a Glance The Mathematics Integration Program at Indiana County Technology Center provides students with academic assistance that integrates math with career technical education.  Overview The Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC)  created the Mathematics Integration Program to incorporate math into classrooms where technical skills are taught. Through the implementation of the program, ICTC students learn … Continue reading Mathematics Integration Program

Auto Collision Repair Partnership with Rubright Racing

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, Curriculum Planning, NOCTI Prep, Student Engagement

At a Glance The Collision Repair instructor at North Montco Career and Technical Center (NMTCC) established a partnership with local company Rubright Racing Enterprises to build a street legal drag car. Overview Through a partnership between NMTCC and Rubright Racing Enterprises, students in the Collision Repair program had the opportunity to build a customized car. … Continue reading Auto Collision Repair Partnership with Rubright Racing

Vocabulary Toolboxes

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At a Glance A team of teachers and para educators from Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center created Vocabulary Tool Boxes to help instructors from each program area increase the literacy skills of their students. Overview In 2012-13, a team comprised of three career technical education (CTE) teachers, one paraeducator, and one administrator from Central … Continue reading Vocabulary Toolboxes

Health Sciences Fireside Chat

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

At a Glance The Health Sciences instructor at State College High School creates a warm and inviting environment for students to discuss content-related books that they are assigned to read.  Overview As part of their unit on aging, students in the Health Sciences program at State College High School were assigned to read the book … Continue reading Health Sciences Fireside Chat

Checking Labor Costs When Estimating Brick Lesson

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Essential Question(s) The following essential question is explored in this lesson plan: How do you justify the bid estimate for the labor when working with brick? Relevant Program(s) of Study This lesson was created for Masonry (CIP 46.0101). Lesson Objective(s) or Task(s) Students will decide if a given cost for labor is reasonable for a … Continue reading Checking Labor Costs When Estimating Brick Lesson

Multi-Disciplinary Hydroponics Project

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Project-based Learning

At a Glance Students in the Horticulture, Plumbing, Electrical, and Culinary Arts programs at Upper Bucks County Technical School collaborated on a hydroponic technology project. Overview The purpose of this initiative was to create a multi-program project that used new technology and created experiences that involved higher learning opportunities in science, design/build concepts, farm-to-table and … Continue reading Multi-Disciplinary Hydroponics Project

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

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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”)