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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Strongly Disagree with Prosser
If I read Prosser's theory prior to becoming a teacher, I would probably agree with the theorum. However, after experiencing teaching students who first had no interest in graphic design then suddenly obtain a skill with interest proves this theory wrong. Not every student knows what they want out of life and vocational skills can help give direction. I have some students now telling me of their interest of pursuing a career in graphic design, whereas months ago they had no clue of any desired major.
Students need the opportunity of experimenting and getting involved in hands-on projects. Technical classes are clearly the pathway to help give students the option of exploring a new career and thus gain a skill for life.
I, too, disagree with Prosser. I think CTE/vocational classes have a bad reputation and it is mainly due to inaccurate information. As you stated, most students do not know what they want to do, so their high school years are a great time to explore their options. Also, I always say everyone will have a job eventually, so why not learn skills now. Whether you use them in your chosen career or not, they are life-long skills.
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