Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Make the Connection
When it comes to my class, I make an attempt to tie together things they learn in science an math to real world situations. I hook the students with the promise of electrical experiments, melting metal, and having the opportunity be involved in a little controlled destruction. Most will usually catch an interest in one of those topics. If there is a students that still feels a little distraught about their class placement I revert to their career project we begin with at the beginning of the year and try to connect some part of my program to their "Dream Job" or the alternate they gave in the project. If all else fails, I bring up the money possibilities in the career fields and the option of a career at Pratt and Whitney (a large supporter of my program) a local air craft engine manufacturer that offers to pay for up to a masters degree for any of their employees.
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I agree Trenton. I believe as CTE teachers, we have the advantage of relating real life scenarios that tie into some form of our students lives. Whether they are actively involved in them now or later, at some point our profession plays a huge role in society.
The other side is that if students are not motivated or feel they still don't need to take our course, their friends or family may still need our services. In this case, our students should be able to intellectually talk about what they've learned or point them in the right direction.
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