Download or read book The Perceptions of High School Students Regarding the Effects of Career Technical Education written by Matt Bogard and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exposing students to higher standards of rigor and relevance is a constant challenge for educators. Project based learning, behavioral interventions, and finding strategies to integrate technology into the classroom are now mandated by many school districts. The introduction and implementation of Career Technical Education coursework has become a high priority in education. The purpose of this study was to examine students' attitudes regarding the effects of Career Technical Education classes in preparation for college and career readiness. Participants completed an online survey consisting of ten statements distributed to 30 high school students in grades ten through twelve. The responses to each survey statement were analyzed using a Chi Square Goodness of Fit along with descriptive techniques. The analysis showed no statistically significant difference in the distribution of responses for nine of the ten survey statements which include communication, engagement, leadership, organization, problem-solving, social skills, teamwork, time management, and willingness to learn. The analysis did show a statistically significant difference in the distribution of responses for statement ten, work ethic (p

Download or read book The Effect of Socioeconomic Status and Gender on High School Student Perceptions about Career and Technical Education written by Briael Chadwell and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quantitative study examines the perceptions of career and technical education (CTE) among high school students based on their socioeconomic status and gender, and the interaction between the two. The study used a convenience sample of 207 students from four coastal South Carolina high schools. The data was collected using the Image of Vocational Education (IVE) survey. The data was analyzed using a two-way ANOVA. The results found that low socioeconomic status, middle socioeconomic status, high socioeconomic status all had positive perceptions of CTE; female and male had no differences in perception; and there is no interaction. The summary and discussion conclude that high school student perceptions of CTE are positive. Recommendations for further research include a qualitative study looking at individualized perceptions rather than overall perceptions as well as finding reasons why high school students are not enrolling in CTE courses.

Download or read book Perceptions about Career and Technical Education as a High School Educational Option for College and Career Readiness written by Gwen T. Mosteller and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This qualitative study investigated the perception of career and technical education (CTE) held by teachers and parents/guardians of students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8, and its influence on student enrollment in CTE. Data were collected from 66 participants, 44 teachers and 22 parents/guardians to examine perceptions. Data were obtained via a researcher created survey distributed through Survey Monkey, an electronic survey tool. The researcher analyzed the data from ratings given by parents/guardians and teachers of students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. In addition, data were collected from short answer responses as well as individual phone interviews conducted by the researcher with seven interviewees. Emergent themes from this study include (a) the evolution of vocational education to CTE reflects the changing nature of the programs to meet the needs of the 21st Century job market, (b) changes in present day mindset can only come to fruition through better community outreach of CTE programs, rigor of CTE programs, and clear career pathways, (c) perceptions of parents/guardians and teachers demonstrate a positive outlook with regards to well-paying career opportunities with a degree from CTE, (d) parents/guardians believe that CTE is a pathway into college and care prepare a student for both the job market and college entrance, (e) students are influenced by parents/guardians and other adults such as teachers when making decisions about college or career.

Download or read book The Transformation of Title IX written by R. Shep Melnick and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One civil rights-era law has reshaped American society—and contributed to the country's ongoing culture wars Few laws have had such far-reaching impact as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Intended to give girls and women greater access to sports programs and other courses of study in schools and colleges, the law has since been used by judges and agencies to expand a wide range of antidiscrimination policies—most recently the Obama administration’s 2016 mandates on sexual harassment and transgender rights. In this comprehensive review of how Title IX has been implemented, Boston College political science professor R. Shep Melnick analyzes how interpretations of "equal educational opportunity" have changed over the years. In terms accessible to non-lawyers, Melnick examines how Title IX has become a central part of legal and political campaigns to correct gender stereotypes, not only in academic settings but in society at large. Title IX thus has become a major factor in America's culture wars—and almost certainly will remain so for years to come.

Download or read book Making College Work written by Harry J. Holzer and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical solutions for improving higher education opportunities for disadvantaged students Too many disadvantaged college students in America do not complete their coursework or receive any college credential, while others earn degrees or certificates with little labor market value. Large numbers of these students also struggle to pay for college, and some incur debts that they have difficulty repaying. The authors provide a new review of the causes of these problems and offer promising policy solutions. The circumstances affecting disadvantaged students stem both from issues on the individual side, such as weak academic preparation and financial pressures, and from institutional failures. Low-income students disproportionately attend schools that are underfunded and have weak performance incentives, contributing to unsatisfactory outcomes for many students. Some solutions, including better financial aid or academic supports, target individual students. Other solutions, such as stronger linkages between coursework and the labor market and more structured paths through the curriculum, are aimed at institutional reforms. All students, and particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, also need better and varied pathways both to college and directly to the job market, beginning in high school. We can improve college outcomes, but must also acknowledge that we must make hard choices and face difficult tradeoffs in the process. While no single policy is guaranteed to greatly improve college and career outcomes, implementing a number of evidence-based policies and programs together has the potential to improve these outcomes substantially.

Download or read book Perceptions of Career Technical Education by Middle School and High School Counselors and the Effect of These Perceptions on Student Choice of Career and Education Planning written by Kathy J. Finlayson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Career Technical Education written by Bola M. Jimoh and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Student Perceptions of Career and Technical Education Programs and College Readiness in California Illinois and Texas written by Carrmila Faye Young and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As K-12 systems throughout the country work to create Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that will provide students with post-secondary skills and competencies to succeed in the workforce, many CTE students may be inadvertently denied the opportunity to also become college ready upon graduation. Focusing on high school CTE coursework deemed to be less academically rigorous, can limit the college readiness rates for CTE concentrators both in admittance and success thereafter. Utilizing Dewey and Prosser’s historical perspectives related to vocational education, current college and career readiness research, and nascent literature on college and career ready indicators, the purpose of this explanatory qualitative case study was to try to understand how adult aged students who graduated from the CTE course of study perceived their preparation for college and career readiness. This study had a sample size of three subjects per state (California, Illinois, and Texas) for a total of nine adult participants who graduated from high school and concentrated in CTE by completing two or more courses in a career or technical education pathway. Using surveys and interviews, the design of this study captured vivid details through the words and actions of the participants to explore and explain the relationship between aspects of their scholastic experiences and their perceived readiness. The findings revealed that that where participants went to school, the quality of the CTE program, and expertise of the adults involved made the greatest differences in participant perceptions of readiness-- superseding all other factors including geography, race, age, and gender. The findings from this study may have significant academic, social, and systemic implications as the belief that college and career readiness are one in the same prevails when driven by quantitative data points. The voices from the field are telling us otherwise.

Download or read book The Effects of Career and Technical Education on High School Students written by Theodore Dykzeul and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Due to the high unemployment rate and difficulty for students to transition from education to work, this thesis looks at how Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide a supplement to the traditional education systems throughout the world, and can be a solution to students graduating with employable skills so they can find meaningful work. The thesis answers the question: "What are the effects of Career and Technical Education?" through a qualitative method of an open-ended survey administered to three educational organizations in Northern California. Participants included four teachers, five administrators, and 96 high school students. The results showed that CTE programs have incredible effects on students, from being life-changing to providing necessary career skills and the space to navigate college and career choice. Students, teachers and administrators recommend that CTE programs be adopted nation wide, so students can decide what career to pursue"--Abstract, p. 1.

Download or read book High School Students Perceptions of Career and Technical Education written by Regina Lorraine Stafford and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book High School Students Perception of Career Technical Education and Factors that Influence Enrollment in Programs at a Regional Occupational Center written by Laurie M. St. Gean and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Perceptions of Post Secondary Vocational technical Education by Black and White High School Seniors written by Richard Henry Harris and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Impact of Career and Technical Education on the Achievement of at Risk Students written by Jeffrey C. Stichler and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One area of education that many school leaders utilize to assist students at risk of dropping out of school is Career and Technical Education (CTE). The hands-on learning and real-world connections that CTE offers are characteristics that are attractive to students who do not see the traditional values associated with a high school education. In contrast to these strengths, some educators doubt the ability of CTE programs to prepare students for college to the same degree as a traditional high school program. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact that CTE programs have on the achievement of at-risk students. Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) and Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores of at-risk high school students (n = 1,161) from a large, suburban school district in Texas were examined to determine if a student's level of involvement in a CTE program affected their achievement at both the minimum skill and college readiness levels. A logistical regression was performed to determine the extent to which at-risk students' level of CTE involvement was related to TAKS English Language Arts and Math scaled scores and to PSAT Critical Reading and Math scores. The results of this study indicated that the achievement levels of at-risk students on the measure of minimum skills were not statistically significantly different when analyzed by level of CTE involvement. The achievement levels of at-risk students on the measure of college readiness levels, however, were statistically significantly lower for students with lower levels of CTE involvement. As the level of CTE involvement increased, this difference disappeared. The results of this study should encourage school leaders to re-examine CTE programs and to determine ways in which to merge the best aspects from academic and CTE courses together to increase achievement for all students.

Download or read book Perspectives of Career and Technical Education Pathways and Linked Learning Outcomes for High School Graduates written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In large urban school districts such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and many others, as many as half of the students starting their first year of high school do not finish. The economic costs are over $150 billion annually without considering the incalculable personal and social costs. Now, more than ever, it is critical to find different pathways to connect to high school students and engage them as they prepare for postsecondary life. The specific objective of this research was to determine student perceptions of how core academic programs that are linked with core academic curriculum and real world experiences such as Linked Learning contributed to engagement in high school and readiness for postsecondary life. In addition, this study examined teachers' and administrators' perceptions of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and, more specifically, their views on the integration of CTE and core academics, as well as influences on student engagement and preparation for postsecondary education and career readiness. This study used a mixed methods approach, including a student survey, student and teacher focus groups, and interviews with administrators. This research paper found that students enroll in a CTE pathway more to prepare for a potential career than for any social reasons. Additionally, CTE pathways helped student engagement and comprehension of other core academic subjects, such as English and mathematics. The research also found that educators did not promote, request, nor demand the increased integration of CTE and core academics. More detailed longitudinal research on the impact of various CTE pathway approaches on high school graduate outcomes is needed to better understand whether change should be pursued.

Download or read book Students Views of Careerand sic Technical Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study addresses students' views of career and technical education at an Area Career Center in mid Missouri. Newer programs that combine career and technical education courses with traditional high school instruction can benefit students in allowing them to connect their academic training with real world careers and practical concepts. This study looks at students' perceptions of CTE, the sources of influence they reported on their decisions to take or not take CTE courses in high school and the role cultural capital played in their views. Utilizing a qualitative method of data collection eight high school seniors enrolled in either CTE only classes, AP only classes or a combined CTE and AP course load were interviewed about their views of CTE at the local area career center. All of the students were white and there were four boys and four girls interviewed in the study. Results show that all students in the study associated CTE with some form of hands on education, with students enrolled in CTE courses reacting more favorably to CTE instruction and its connection to careers and occupations. The most significant influences on students' decisions to take or not take CTE classes were their future academic or career goals and how CTE knowledge would or would not help them. Other reported influences include teachers, family members and personal experiences. Finally, the role of cultural capital in students' views of CTE is explored reaching the conclusion that more data and analysis is needed to find more arguable claims.

Download or read book The Effects of Career Technical Education on Student Outcomes in a High minority Urban School District written by Manuel San Miguel and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Attitudes and Perceptions of High School Career and Technical Education in California s Central Valley written by Bard Michael De Vore and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: