This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Open Mic
Once in a while it is fun to blog about anything you like related to you and your school. We call this "open mic." This week is your choice and what you would like to share.
Being a HOSA Advisor is very fun and challenging. In the beginning the interest of the students was huge. I had 41 students to come out to the first meeting and pay their membership dues. Then the next meeting ( we meet twice a month) there has only been a faithful few to come and to the meetings and participate in the activities. I know they are kids but why pay your money and be inactive. Anyway the HOSA members wanted to bake and sale cupcakes for fundraiser. Well the fundraiser was approved and the hard work began. We had over 200 paid pre-orders, I assigned each member different assignments who would bake, who would ice, and so forth; well of course it didn't go that way. I walked out for a brief moment for a PTC and came back, all 12 members that stayed was baking and it was a mess. LOL but i let them work it out and it turned out ok. The only problem with that was everyone was leaving early and not having enough members to finish the boxing and frosting of the cupcakes. It was frustrating especially when its down to one student left icing cupcakes while i wash dishes. When its all said and done the fundraiser was a success. The next time we will do things differently
Alicia,
ReplyDeleteI am new to Health Care Science and students are already approaching me about reinstating HOSA at the school. I am starting my second week in the classroom so I will not open that chapter until January. Thank you for providing feedback on the organization.
I am so glad to hear the experiences about starting or reinstating these organizations at school. My school is wanting me to implement Skills USA. Although I am willing, your comments about the experiences with the extra work required and lack of student complete commitment helps for me to consider what to do at my school. With our SIG there is so much that we are required to do additionally to satisfy the requirements of the grant. Careful evaluation on my part is needed.
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Sandra
Sandra & Tawanna
ReplyDeleteDo not get discouraged. It is very rewarding to see the students having a good time participating in the club. My frustration is starting out big and only having the same 12 to participate. I am having a club meeting this week Thursday.....I normally do not say anything and let the officers conduct the meeting; but I will voice my concerns about the lack of participation from other members, the president and vice president; reminding them that this is their club not mine and it is up to you all to make HOSA stand out.
Rather it's HOSA or Skills USA..... It is up to the students to make it vibe