Download or read book Historical Critique of Career and Technical Education in California written by Henry O'Lawrence and published by Informing Science. This book was released on 2013 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the reader with an overview of the evolution of career and technical education in California over the 20th century and some insight as to its strengths and weaknesses as well as the challenges it faces in the new millennium. This book delves into why career and technical education/vocational education are so important and needed in California’s public schools. Among the things it looks at are “What is vocational education?” “What are the benefits of vocational education, and in particular, to the student?” and “Why does California need vocational education?” Section one of this book discusses the historical foundation of career and technical education in California starting from the beginning of 1900 to 2000. Section two contains research on the 21st century workforce and the community college’s CTE programs and role in the economy. This book provides a forum and voice for scholars in California. It allows us to learn and understand how career and technical education was viewed at the beginning of its foundation, its curriculum, and its impact on the California labor force today. It also looks at the labor market disadvantages we are facing due to lack of proper structures in the CTE programs across the State.

Download or read book Managing Workforce Development in the 21st Century Global Reflections and Forward Thinking in the New Millennium written by Henry O'Lawrence and published by Informing Science. This book was released on 2016 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book begins with the premise that workforce education is a global issue and is becoming increasingly competitive. It is important for the reader to understand the concept of work historically, as well as its meaning and implications to individuals. Understanding this history leads to better instruction, education, and training, which can solve many human performance problems in the workplace. Workforce Education, Occupational, Training, Instruction or Career Education, Voca-tional Education or Technical Education is used interchangeably throughout this book. The concept of today’s workforce development is universal. As a college professor, I believe I have an ethical obligation to promote learning, to ensure health and safety, to protect the public and private trust, and to promote the transfer of learning. A second premise of this book is that there are common issues and problems in the workplace. This book provides, in a single volume, the knowledge base common to all work settings for today’s students, regardless of their specialty. Thus, the book was designed for students to think globally and to understand how to be and what it takes to be competitive in the global economy.

Download or read book Definitive Readings in the History Philosophy Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education written by Wang, Victor X. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-07-31 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitive Readings in the History, Philosophy, Theories and Practice of Career and Technical Education brings together definitive writings on CTE by leading figures and by contemporary thinkers in the history, philosophy, practice and theories of the field. Filling a much needed void in existing literature, this book equips scholars and practitioners with knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in the field of CTE.

Download or read book A History of Vocational Education in California 1900 1975 written by Wesley P. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Career Opportunities written by Nancy Shulock and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The California Community Colleges are vital to closing the projected shortfall of Californians with a postsecondary credential and sustaining the state's economic competitiveness. Increasing the number of students who pursue and earn certificates and associate degrees in career technical education (CTE) fields is an important component of the postsecondary completion challenge, but one that has been under-emphasized in a system with a strong and historic commitment to its transfer mission. In today's economy, well-designed CTE programs offer economic security to students and the foundation for further educational and economic gain. Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy's (IHELP) examination of the current CTE mission within the California Community Colleges has resulted in a series of reports, the culmination of which is this systematic study of the degree to which system and state policies, as codified in statute and regulation, are supportive of the mission. With extensive input from faculty and staff in the field, learned were the challenges facing colleges to design and deliver quality CTE programs that help students earn credentials of value in the workplace. Studied were statutes and regulations to identify instances where policies are not ideally aligned with the goals of CTE. The policies governing the community colleges were designed with the historically important transfer mission foremost in mind. Policies matter, as they set forth the expectations and create the incentives and rules that influence students' experiences and outcomes. As the role of the colleges to promote workforce development has become increasingly vital to the state's economy, it is important to adapt the infrastructure of policies to serve students most effectively, whether or not they are intending to transfer prior to starting a career. The framework depicted in the report imposes conceptual order on a highly complex set of issues. As with all four reports in this "Career Opportunities" series, defined was an effective CTE mission in terms of seven criteria that were derived from a review of the literature on the community college career education mission. Drawing on the findings from all parts of this project, organized are potential barriers to more effective CTE under three recurring themes. Identified were those sections of the Education Code and Title 5 of the Code of Regulations that seemed applicable to the potential barriers. The analysis produced a set of options for revising policies and adopting new policies that would help to remove barriers to satisfying the criteria for an effective CTE mission. It is hoped that the suggestions will serve as a resource to the community college system as it continues to work to improve student success. An appendix contains specific code sections and brief descriptions of the statutes. [For related reports, see "Career Opportunities: Career Technical Education and the College Completion Agenda. Policy Brief" (ED534075); "Career Opportunities: Career Technical Education and the College Completion Agenda. Part I: Structure and Funding of Career Technical Education in the California Community Colleges" (ED534073); "Career Opportunities: Career Technical Education and the College Completion Agenda. Part II: Inventory and Analysis of CTE Programs in the California Community Colleges" (ED534074); and "Career Opportunities: Career Technical Education and the College Completion Agenda. Part III: Promising CTE Policies from across the States" (ED574501).].

Download or read book The Effect of Poverty and War on Global Health written by Henry O'Lawrence and published by Informing Science. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps both undergraduate and beginning graduate students, professors, healthcare administrators, public policy administrators, public health clinicians and administrators, and anyone preparing to enter the healthcare field and planning to improve healthcare systems. The book provides useful information for both educators and students in engaging in a productive discussion and igniting interaction in the classroom.

Download or read book The History and Growth of Career and Technical Education in America written by Howard R. D. Gordon and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2020-04-22 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid changes in the workplace, including progress in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, make the contribution of career and technical education more significant than ever. In the fifth edition of his foundational text, Dr. Gordon is joined by new coauthor Deanna Schultz. Continued focus on the history, philosophy, structure, and evolution of career and technical education highlights in-depth coverage on emerging trends relevant to all areas of the field. The pedagogical structure of the text presents abundant information in an accessible format. The authors’ introduction to the origins of and early leadership in CTE lays the groundwork for later discussions of representation of women and underrepresented minorities in the discipline, as well as the implications of a multigenerational workforce and global community on the way educational programs are designed for career readiness. In addition to comprehensive updates, this edition features a section exploring work-based learning, information on current legislation, and a new chapter on community and technical colleges.

Download or read book The Evolution of Career and Technical Education in California EdSource R Brief written by EdSource and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout most of the 20th century, vocational programs focused primarily on job skills and served students who were either struggling in an academic program or were not seen as "college material." In the early 1990s that emphasis began to shift. The adoption of more rigorous academic standards for all students, combined with increases in the skill level needed for most jobs, mean that programs focused primarily on technical skills need to increasingly include more academic content. This four-page brief provides basic background on how career and technical education is changing and its current status and scope in California. It introduces key issues that must be addressed as state and federal leaders consider the next steps for this important component of the high school curriculum. (Contains 1 figure.).

Download or read book Career Technical Education Framework for California Public Schools written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serves as a how-to manual for teachers, school and district administrators, curriculum specialists, and school boards in developing standards-based career technical education (CTE) pathways, courses, curricula, and assessments. For use in middle schools, high schools, regional occupational centers and programs, and adult education programs. Provides students with rigor and relevance in both academic and CTE knowledge and skills for success in postsecondary education and employment. Students are instructed in responsibility; learn what is required to get and keep a job; receive information about and gain experience in careers of interest so they can make informed choices in education and careers.

Download or read book Career Education in California written by California Advisory Council on Vocational Education and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Learning to Earn written by Harvey A. Kantor and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vocational Education Research and Exemplary Projects in California written by California. Vocational and Career Education Services Section and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Perspectives on Adult Education in California Historical overview and inventory of selected statistics written by California. Department of Finance. Program Evaluation Unit and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Building Workforce Competencies in Career and Technical Education written by Victor C.X. Wang and published by IAP. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Career and Technical Education (CTE) has become a vibrant source of workforce development across the globe. It is no longer an offering only for a specialized sector of students. Instead, it has matured into a sound and meaningful program for high school and postsecondary students across interest areas, and abilities. CTE programs and students realize the great relevancy of the programs to workplace and higher education readiness and immediate earning power. This volume addresses the changing needs of foundation courses in CTE. As land grant universities began to offer courses to cover the historical, social and philosophical aspects of CTE, teaching institutions have followed suit. Therefore, readers will find not only a rich background in history and philosophy of the field, but also theory, best practice, and strategies specifically grounded in CTE. As scholars and practitioners argue whether human resource development (HRD) encompasses CTE or vice versa in the field, this text proves that HRD is an integral component and thrust of CTE. As a broad field of study, CTE has come a long way and its history parallels the efforts of humanity from the Stone Age to modern civilization. Building Workforce Competencies through CTE proves that CTE survived, and thrives. The more we realize how pervasive technology and information skills are needed in our society, the more we need CTE. CTE is a leader in innovative educational programs, pedagogical theory and practice; it prepares people, young and old, for the world of work. This book provides a practical and visionary basis for cultivating future opportunities and directions in CTE.

Download or read book The Evolution of Career and Technical Education in California written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Assessing the Value of Rural California High School Career Technical Education written by Coleen Louise Morehead and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While empirical studies on rural education have defined many of the socioeconomic factors associated with rural students nationally, there is a lack of definitive and comprehensive research defining the benefit or value of career technical education for rural California high school students. Consequently, this lack of research may in turn contribute to inadequate support. Perceptions associated with the value of career technical education have shifted over time both nationally and within the state of California. Rural California schools report declining CTE enrollment; furthermore, rural counties continue to report higher levels of poverty and unemployment. Given a recent change in California's public education funding model requiring local stakeholder input on funding decisions, this lack of research may in turn contribute to a lack of understanding by local educational leaders, teachers, and the general public regarding how CTE programs can be of a benefit to rural communities. CTE, however, is believed to have the potential to play a vital role in reversing negative socioeconomic trends for rural communities. This study uses a survey to examine the value of CTE programs in rural California high schools. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors impacting CTE in rural high schools. The sample of participants in this study represents a convenience sample of members of the California Association for Career and Technical Education, the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, the California Workforce Association, and the California Future Farmers of America's Agriculture Teachers' Directory. Participants were solicited to participate in the study via both email to 1,809 unique addresses and LinkedIn group discussion board posts. Respondents completed a web-based survey including 25 survey items. A total of 175 surveys were submitted to SurveyMonkey web-based survey administration software. The analysis and synthesis of the survey led to three thematic findings: (a) need for dedicated CTE funding source, (b) reduce CTE stigma, and (c) streamlining college articulation agreements to include CTE. From the findings, three results were drawn suggesting that rural CTE programs currently offered under a regional approach pursue additional funding and/or regional partnership with local businesses, community colleges, and universities. An acknowledgement of the lingering CTE stigma was articulated by the respondents in survey question comments. This stigma is perpetuated by both a lack of understanding of the value of CTE and the college-for-all philosophy that is promoted at high schools. Thirdly, a concerted effort is needed to expand the awareness of CTE and the lack of relevant workforce skills necessary for a rural job market due to factors associated with living in a remote community.

Download or read book Opportunities for Vocational Education in California Evening High Schools Classic Reprint written by Willard Walter Patty and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-10 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Opportunities for Vocational Education in California Evening High Schools About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.