Standard 2 - Sequencing and Articulation
This element addresses the key components of the definition of a program of study and the articulation, coordination, and collaboration that support programs of study, career pathways and accelerated learning.
program of study.pdfThis program of study is a great example of the second CTE standard of sequencing and articulation within an agriculture classroom. This illustrated document is a great way for students to understand their path in agriculture through different topics. Students can use this to build on their understanding and enhance learning while allowing for the opportunity for continual interest. In this specific document, my courses offered are broken down into three sections. This includes plant and ecological science, animal and veterinary science, and agricultural mechanics and technology. From these pathways, students can pick which class interests them the most. More importantly, this allows them to visualize their entire high school class plan if they desire. This specific document will be revised every school year to make sure all updates to the courses are reflected in this document. This program of study includes a sequence of courses that starts at the foundation and builds to the advanced capstone classes. There are also multiple entry and exit points, which give the students the ability to fit agriculture classes they want into their class schedule. Overall, this is a great tool for both the students and teachers to understand how classes within a program can build on each other. I find this helpful so I can adjust my curriculum to better serve the students who have followed the plan and have that background knowledge. This can allow me, as the teacher, to dive deeper into some more intense topics because I know that students have a foundational understanding.
Concurrent enrollment plan.pdfThe second standard deals with sequencing and articulation. For this, I created a Concurrent Enrollment Plan that can be used between Payson High School and the local community college, John Wood. "Concurrent enrollment allows high school students to take college-credit-bearing courses. Courses are available online or in area high schools, taught by a qualified high school teacher." This plan goes over the classes that are currently offered so the students can utilize this opportunity, along with how to register and the advantages of using a program like this. Not only does this opportunity allow students to earn college credits while saving money, but they also receive hands-on training in technical areas that they can immediately apply to a job after high school. This document is a perfect way to show how my agriculture classes accelerate learning and open doors by allowing students to have opportunities to earn credit that helps lead to the next level of education. Also, this leads to postsecondary credentials by offering licenses and jobs after going through this program. Overall, this is beneficial for the students because it sets them up for success in the future by preparing them with employability skills and connections for after high school. This will also help the teacher by making sure the topics covered are in line with industry-level processes and show that the students who utilize this program are thinking about their next steps and setting themselves up in the best ways.