Our CTE department did an interesting thing this morning. We invited all the teachers, counselors and administrators to participate in a Scavenger Hunt and Breakfast. Participants were given a list of room numbers and questions. The idea was to go to each room and find the answer for the question associated with that room. Each CTE teacher created some sort of display and clues that would help participants answer the question for their room. At the end of it all, everyone gathered in the Family & Consumer Science room for breakfast.
It was fun, and we all thought it was a neat way to help promote CTE with the staff and bring visibility to our programs. I set up a computer with the side panels removed, and different computer components on the table next to it. I also prepared a display that explained the purpose of each of the IT courses and gave a clue for the answer to my question.
Although the turnout wasn’t as high as we had hoped for, I think it clarified for those that participated what it is that CTE teachers do. One administrator came in and said, “the kids get to do all this stuff? Cool.”
All in all I think it was a success, and hopefully it will become a yearly tradition. On Monday we’re having an Elective Fair for the students to promote the different electives available from all departments. That should be interesting.
Promoting our CTE programs is a very good thing and I think that the approach that you guys took is better compare to the to one in our school. The only thing expected out us is decorations in the building hall. Indeed most of the administrators including even some counselors do even know our programs. Hopefully we find better ways and occasions to do those things throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteChad, that was a great idea! I will have to suggest something like that should my department want to put CTAE on display!
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