Work-Based Learning: How do you create a plan?

Laura Fidler, NAF Instructional Manager, [email protected]

Webinar Housekeeping

• • • • Participants will automatically be muted “Raise Hand” feature should be used for technical support Questions and comments should be typed in the “Question Box” PowerPoint available in our Community Forum section under “work-based learning” on www.naf.org website

Please practice using your question box by answering the following question: What is your favorite movie?

Session Objectives

• Intro to Work-Based Learning – How does NAF define work-based learning? – What is a 4-year sequenced work-based learning

plan?

– What is a quality work-based learning experience? – What are the benefits of having a work-based learning

plan?

What is work-based learning?

NAF Definition

Work-based learning refers to a continuum of activities,

both in and outside the classroom

, that provide opportunities for students to

connect

what they are learning in the classroom to the world of work; to

learn about careers and the education

and training requirements for occupations within and across industries; to

identify career interests and aptitudes

, and to

use the workplace

knowledge. for both learning and applying college- and career-readiness skills and

NAF Guide to Work-Based Learning

Awareness of one’s own abilities and performance - Self-directed; takes initiative; resourcefulness Collaboration and teamwork - Ethical behavior - Ability to work with diverse individuals -Critical and systemic thinking and problem solving - Information literacy; Creativity and Innovation ; Organizational/technology skills - Time management; Flexibility and adaptability - Communication (oral and written, listening and observation) Core academic content knowledge (e.g. English, mathematics, science, history, arts) - Post-secondary context knowledge (admissions requirements, affording college, and different college types) Core career content knowledge (e.g. knowledge specific to profession) - Career context knowledge (e.g., pathway requirements and qualifications)

Work-Based Learning continuum….huh?

Career Preparation + skills Career Exploration + skills Career Awareness + skills

•Prepare students for the workplace •Prepare employers to work with high

school students

•Make the connection between

academic learning and the workplace

•Teacher externships

Example

Core Courses

English I Algebra or Geometry World History Physical Chemistry World Lang 1(Fr, Sp, Ar, Mn) Physical Education Electives

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Principles of Finance

Core Courses

English II or AP Geometry or Algebra II/Trig US History I or AP Biology or Bio21 World Lang II(Fr, Sp, Ar, Mn)

NAF Courses

Principles of Finance (.5)Financial Services (.5) Business Ethics (.5)Financial Planning (.5)

Core Courses

English III or AP Algebra II/Trig, PreCalc, or Stats US History II, Civics or AP Chemistry or Chem21 World LangIII (Fr, Sp, Ar, Mn)

NAF Courses

Business Economics (.5)Global Economics (.5) Applied Finance (.5)Principals of Accounting (.5)

Core Courses

English IV or AP PreCalculus, Calculus or Stats AP US History or AP Gov’t:US Physics World LangIV(Fr, Sp, Ar, Mn) Electives

NAF Courses

E-Commerce /Entrepreneurship (1) Business Law (1)     Accessing and Analyzing Information Communication and Collaboration Initiative, Leadership, and Accountability Citizenship and Responsibility Career Day Job Shadowing Tours and industry visits Onsite speakers 1. build an awareness of the variety of careers available and begin to identify areas of interest 2. Comprehends verbal, written, and visual information and instructions; listens effectively     Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Accessing and Analyzing Information Communication and Collaboration Creativity and Innovation Career Day Job Shadowing Offsite industry visits Onsite speakers Community projects 1. Understands how school relates to the world of work 2. Observes non-verbal communication; articulates and presents ideas and information clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form   Creativity & innovation Workplace context and culture • Initiative & resourcefulness • Professionalism & Ethics • Quantitative reasoning Career Day Job Shadowing Offsite industry visits Onsite speakers Mentor Internships College and career trips/applications 1.Connect students’ existing interests and strengths, helping them refine their areas of interest and explore careers and interests more deeply/ 2. exercises sound reasoning and analytical thinking Career Day Job Shadowing Offsite industry visits Onsite speakers Mentor Internships Portfolio - College and career /applications 1.Acquire the basic foundational skills needed for college and career readiness 2. demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior; and acts responsibly with others in mind.

Example

: Students will be able to…..what?

What are the student learning outcomes for: 1. WBL activities 1. College and career readiness skills and attributes

1 . build an awareness of the variety of careers available and begin to identify areas of interest 1 . Understands how school relates to the world of work 2. Grasp a deeper understanding of the workplace 1. Connect students’ existing interests and strengths, helping them refine their areas of interest and explore careers and interests more deeply 1. Acquire the basic foundational skills needed for college and career readiness .

1 . Comprehends verbal, written, and visual information and instructions; listens effectively 1. Observes non-verbal communication; articulates and presents ideas and information clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form; and uses technology appropriately for communication.

1.Demonstrates the following critical-thinking and problem-solving skills: exercises sound reasoning and analytical thinking; makes judgments and explains perspectives based on evidence and previous findings 1. Manages time effectively; is punctual; takes responsibility; prioritizes tasks; brings tasks and projects to completion; demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior; and acts responsibly with others in mind.

Core Academics and Career Knowledge

Core Academics

  Core academic content knowledge Post-secondary context knowledge

Career Knowledge

  Core career content knowledge Career context knowledge Provide an example of a work-based learning experience that can support the development of any of these skills

Quality Work-Based Learning experiences should all

: • Be tied to identified learning objectives • Be developmentally appropriate • Assess student performance, including self-assessment methodologies • Include orientation for all parties • Provide opportunities for reflection • Link to students’ next experience • Be for all students rather than some students • Focus on college and career readiness rather than only on career or job readiness • Provide links between classroom learning and professional expectations • Be supported by a team that includes both academic and industry-related course teachers

Interpersonal Skills and Self Management Abilities

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Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration and teamwork

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Ethical behavior

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Ability to work with diverse individuals

 

Self Management

Awareness of one’s own abilities and performance Self-directed; takes initiative; resourcefulness

Provide an example of a work-based learning experience that can support the development of any of these skills

AB / BP Opportunities for Involvement

Opportunity

HS Academy Open Houses Classroom Speakers Academy Career Fairs Resume & Interview Workshops Job Shadowing Field Trips Project-based Learning Internships Career Symposiums Curriculum Development Supplemental Resources Professional Development • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Role(s)

Participate/provide representatives Provide materials and/or funding Serve as/provide speaker(s) Participate/provide representatives Provide funding Participate Provide guidance on content Host students Host students Provide funding Provide real world project ideas Potentially visit class to pre- or post-project Hire interns Fund pool to supplement intern compensation Participate/provide representatives Provide materials and/or funding Provide guidance on curriculum Provide materials and/or funding Provide training opportunities for teachers

Examples of work-based learning activities

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Career Awareness

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9 th Grade

On-line career related programs such as Road Trip Nation or Career Builder Classroom speakers (*AB) Field trips (*AB) College visits Industry themed class projects (*AB) Career Fairs (*AB) Accompany parents to work Aptitude and Interest assessment       

Career Exploration 10 th Grade

College research College visits Career Fairs (*AB) Classroom speakers and team teaching with industry representatives (*AB)  Information interviews with adults (*AB) Job Shadow (*AB) Industry based projects(*AB) Community planning projects such as Y-PLAN (Youth – Plan,  Learn, Act, Now) (*AB) Community resource mapping                 

Career Preparation 11 th Grade – 12 th Grade

College research College visits Academy recruitment presentations College & career fairs (*AB) Community Job fairs (*AB) School-based enterprises (*AB) Virtual enterprises led by business person (*AB) Job shadow (*AB) Community speaking presentations

(*AB)

Interviews with business (*AB) Resume’ development (*AB) Informational interviews (*AB) Community resource mapping

(*AB)

College applications Leadership Development Opportunities Work on industry certificates Culminating Internships (*AB)

New Resources

Exploring College and Career Options

Connectedstudios.org

ECCO was designed to provide academies with tools, curriculum and resources to help them provide workplace experiences for all students

AOHS

This is a complete online toolkit with preparation and guidelines for workplace learning

NAF Curriculum WBL ties: An Example

AOHT Principles of Hospitality and Tourism

Lesson 8

Entertainment

Culminating Project Work: Writing the Itinerary

Students work together to draft their itinerary.

This activity focuses on the following career skills

:   Working effectively with a diversity of individuals and perspectives Utilizing time efficiently while managing complex tasks Tell students to spend this time sketching out the details of their itineraries. They must also choose one person to type their itinerary on the computer. Walk among the groups, making sure that they are making good progress and offering suggestions and support as appropriate

Why Gen Y Needs Support

EdWeek 2013

• Lack skills for dealing with difficult people or conflict – Little understanding of the hidden curriculum or soft skills: Eye contact, social etiquette & appropriate personal interactions – Professionalism, especially if perceived as compromising “self” – The idea of “paying one’s dues” • Inability to cope with failure, loss, or disappointment – Impatience and impulsivity: Want to see results and rewards quickly – Tend to give up in the absence of immediate results

Benefits of a Work-Based Learning Plan

1. Gain State CTE Program Approval 2. Helps ‘make the case’ for work-based learning as an effective instructional strategy 3. Markets your academy program to prospective students, business partners and colleges….and colleagues (aka: buy-in) 4. Gives your students an edge in a tough economy 5. Provides sequence and structure to your WBL activities

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NAF Regional Support

Northeast Region

Tanya Navas, Regional Director [email protected]

Laura Fidler, Instructional Manager [email protected]

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Dee Chambliss, Regional Director [email protected]

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Mike Henson, Regional Director [email protected]

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Morgan Pulleyblank, Academy Development Mgr [email protected]

Aazam Irilian, Academy Development Mgr [email protected]

Kevin English, Instructional Manager [email protected]

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