Career and technical education (CTE) can benefit students directly by providing earning advantages before and after graduation. The programs I teach are designed to motivate students to get involved through hands on and problem-solving activities where they can apply their knowledge.
During the 2013-14 school year, I have the privilege of teaching 2 classes that every student in our school should be required to take... Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Publisher and Personal Finance.
The concepts taught in the Microsoft Class are reported as necessary knowledge in ALL 16 CAREER CLUSTERS! Every student, irrespective their career choice should take this Microsoft class. Many people think they know how to manipulate this software because they successfully perform rudimentary tasks. While this level of knowledge will suffice some of the time, it is often not enough to meet the demands of the current labor force. In this class students are taught elements of Microsoft that enable them to demonstrate full creative and technical expression which increases their competence. Students are expected to earn an internationally recognized Microsoft Certification before completing the course.
Personal Finance teaches students how to be better stewards of their money. Using the Dave Ramsey Curriculum, we teach students how to make smart financial decisions that build wealth. Students additionally learn how to make investments by playing the Stock Market game where they compete against teams of students around the country. Through Everfi students are given the opportunity to earn a certification in financial capability which is a valuable mark of distinction on resumes and college applications.
Materials and assignments are distributed through the educational collaboration website EDMODO. (https://www.wcpss.edmodo.com)
Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about the curriculum or CTE.
During the 2013-14 school year, I have the privilege of teaching 2 classes that every student in our school should be required to take... Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Publisher and Personal Finance.
The concepts taught in the Microsoft Class are reported as necessary knowledge in ALL 16 CAREER CLUSTERS! Every student, irrespective their career choice should take this Microsoft class. Many people think they know how to manipulate this software because they successfully perform rudimentary tasks. While this level of knowledge will suffice some of the time, it is often not enough to meet the demands of the current labor force. In this class students are taught elements of Microsoft that enable them to demonstrate full creative and technical expression which increases their competence. Students are expected to earn an internationally recognized Microsoft Certification before completing the course.
Personal Finance teaches students how to be better stewards of their money. Using the Dave Ramsey Curriculum, we teach students how to make smart financial decisions that build wealth. Students additionally learn how to make investments by playing the Stock Market game where they compete against teams of students around the country. Through Everfi students are given the opportunity to earn a certification in financial capability which is a valuable mark of distinction on resumes and college applications.
Materials and assignments are distributed through the educational collaboration website EDMODO. (https://www.wcpss.edmodo.com)
Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions about the curriculum or CTE.