2. Describe how you would recruit (marketing strategies) and choose (are there prerequisites/requirements for participation; will you use an interview process) students for participation in your Cooperative Education program.
My most important goal is that other school work does not suffer as a result of being in the CoOp CTE program. So, grades will play a role to a certain extent. I recognize that CTE is the only way for some students, so this will be weighed during the process.
Students would be recruited via every communication medium available; counselors office, school newspaper, PTA/PTO. Students would be screened by a board of sorts and scored based on many factors such as grades, work ethic, and teacher/parent recommendations. I am hesitant to place a hard grade letter as the minimum to be considered. Every student will be evaluated on their merits.
Our selection process would include an interview. I think this is an important facet especially for those who are not the best students, but would receive the greatest benefit from being in the program (as I stated above, some people are not very academic however could benefit from CTE and it maybe their only shot at a good job). The interview, would be done by the advisory board. There would be no student representation on this board to protect the innocent and FERPA.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Unit 4 Q1
1. Describe how you would find/recruit/choose student on-the-job training stations for your Cooperative Education program. There are many Cooperative Education programs in Arizona that rely on the student to choose their own training station. Reflect and comment on this practice as part of your reflection.
If I were in this position, I would find participants through a variety of fashions. 1st, I would use the resources of the counselors office. The school counselor is well equipped to recommend students that would be successful. I think this important, as I want to ensure that the “core” course grades aren’t going to suffer. 2nd, I would use the student organizations such as the school newspaper or the CCTV. 3rd, I would use the PTA to get the word out.
Students would be picked on their ability to be successful in this as well as the core courses. So myself, and most likely the counselor representative would go through the applications and choose people based on grades.
I do believe that the student needs some ownership in the choice of topic. After all, they are entering this program because they have goals. There need to be boundries. Obviously we will not be able to accommodate everyone, however this being said, we need to put forth the effort to see if every avenue is pursued.
If I were in this position, I would find participants through a variety of fashions. 1st, I would use the resources of the counselors office. The school counselor is well equipped to recommend students that would be successful. I think this important, as I want to ensure that the “core” course grades aren’t going to suffer. 2nd, I would use the student organizations such as the school newspaper or the CCTV. 3rd, I would use the PTA to get the word out.
Students would be picked on their ability to be successful in this as well as the core courses. So myself, and most likely the counselor representative would go through the applications and choose people based on grades.
I do believe that the student needs some ownership in the choice of topic. After all, they are entering this program because they have goals. There need to be boundries. Obviously we will not be able to accommodate everyone, however this being said, we need to put forth the effort to see if every avenue is pursued.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Compare the CTE Internship and Cooperative Education.
Compare the CTE Internship and Cooperative Education. Reflect and provide your thoughts. I do not want you to write a compare/contrast. I want to know your opinion.
As I read through this information, the CTE Internship seems like a better deal for the student. This program, while designated for seniors and 16 years of age or older provides necessary opportunities that may not be afforded under cooperative education. While, they are still considered children, most seniors are very near adulthood and that being said, adults learn in a different fashion; mostly hands on and by performing the task.
Another interesting fact, is that the teacher who supervises must be CTE credentialed. As I was setting up my interview for unit 2, and the teacher asked me to define what coop was (he is in charge of the program). It turns out he is an English teacher chasing a stipend and was unsure of what I meant. The important point here is that the person running things has interest in the program. I think that is a sign of potential success.
As I read through this information, the CTE Internship seems like a better deal for the student. This program, while designated for seniors and 16 years of age or older provides necessary opportunities that may not be afforded under cooperative education. While, they are still considered children, most seniors are very near adulthood and that being said, adults learn in a different fashion; mostly hands on and by performing the task.
Another interesting fact, is that the teacher who supervises must be CTE credentialed. As I was setting up my interview for unit 2, and the teacher asked me to define what coop was (he is in charge of the program). It turns out he is an English teacher chasing a stipend and was unsure of what I meant. The important point here is that the person running things has interest in the program. I think that is a sign of potential success.
Compare the Arizona Cooperative Education Standards with the Nebraska Cooperative Education Standards.
Compare the Arizona Cooperative Education Standards with the Nebraska Cooperative Education Standards. Reflect and provide your thoughts. I do not want you to write a compare/contrast. I want to know your opinion.
As I performed the research for this, I kept thinking that it seems that Arizona keeps it so simple compared to Nebraska. It seems to me that the simpler the program is the more fluid it will be.
In our reading, we learned that programs must contain the following; related school based learning, work-based learning, supporting activities. Both organizations meet this criteria although I do believe that the Nebraska system seems to have more safety nets or fails safes in place to ensure that the rules are followed.
As I performed the research for this, I kept thinking that it seems that Arizona keeps it so simple compared to Nebraska. It seems to me that the simpler the program is the more fluid it will be.
In our reading, we learned that programs must contain the following; related school based learning, work-based learning, supporting activities. Both organizations meet this criteria although I do believe that the Nebraska system seems to have more safety nets or fails safes in place to ensure that the rules are followed.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
About Me
Hello everyone,
My name is Sean Peck. I am married and have 3 crazy kids. This is my 3rd graduate class at NAU. I have a BS in Adult Education and I am pursuing a M.Ed in CTE to prepare for my next career. I am a Firefighter/Paramedic in San Diego California for the Federal Government. As part of my duties I am the EMS educator for the department where I coordinate and teach approx. 180 EMT's and Paramedics. I am also Associate Faculty of Fire Science for Arizona Western College where I teach 3 classes online a semester. I really enjoy teaching and am facinated with adult learning as well as career and technical education. I play the guitar, albeit not very well. I am very excited for this adventure.
My name is Sean Peck. I am married and have 3 crazy kids. This is my 3rd graduate class at NAU. I have a BS in Adult Education and I am pursuing a M.Ed in CTE to prepare for my next career. I am a Firefighter/Paramedic in San Diego California for the Federal Government. As part of my duties I am the EMS educator for the department where I coordinate and teach approx. 180 EMT's and Paramedics. I am also Associate Faculty of Fire Science for Arizona Western College where I teach 3 classes online a semester. I really enjoy teaching and am facinated with adult learning as well as career and technical education. I play the guitar, albeit not very well. I am very excited for this adventure.
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