Career technical teachers educate students in trade and employability skills to help them prepare for careers. Read on for more information about teaching in career technical settings.
Voices of Experience
Cosmetology
“As a cosmetology teacher, I find my students all learn differently. Sometimes I slow the pace of instruction to make sure students are understanding it. Sometimes I work one-on-one with students so that I can understand their struggles. I often use repetition and segment skills so that everyone has a chance to be successful. I expect all of my students will leave the program with a state license so it’s important that I teach them what they need to know.”
Electrical
“For me, focusing on employability skills is as important as focusing on technical skills. Students can have great technical skills, but if they aren’t willing to show up on time, ready to go, work hard, and do what they’re asked to do, they won’t keep a job in the electrical field for very long. It is important for my students to understand that employability skills are as important as technical skills if they are planning to stay employed.”
Plumbing
“To keep my students engaged, I am so enthusiastic about the learning process that they want to be part of it. I get them to buy in by explaining the importance of whatever it is we are learning at the time and how it will help them later. We do not just learn things to learn them. Everything we learn and practice the students will need if they want to be successful plumbers.”
Special Education
“I am a dual-certified special education and math teacher. I have been teaching at a vocational high school for 13 years. I think one way that I positively impact student learning is that I always maintain high expectations of all my students. I typically work with students that struggle academically. While I may need to adjust content and delivery, I always maintain high standards for all of my students. It is amazing what students can learn when they have teachers that believe in them. I feel as though I help students develop confidence and work habits that help them succeed."
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