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Unique Pathway Opportunities: Partnering for Student Success | Off-campus Exploratory Programs | Internships | | Dual Credit | Inter-Disciplinary Opportunities |
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Shifting mindsets
…the mindset shift leads to changes in practice that ensure the flexible learning environments are used to support increased student engagement in learning, improved student achievement and enhanced teacher practice”
(Alberta Education, 2011).
CBE High School Success Initiative
engaging students in deeper learning “next practice” thinking personalization of learning redefining success asking questions:
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How are students and teachers making connections that are meaningful and that can be built upon to improve learning?
How do students access programs?
How are we
engaging students
in their learning?
How is high school organized to support learning under a variety of conditions?
http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/sss/hs-success/index.asp
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Foundational Principles for HSR
Opportunities for Students
off-campus exploratory programs
dual credit
multi-disciplinary
internships
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Off-campus Exploratory Programs
introductory or exploratory experiences
at existing training facilities or within industry settings
primarily hands-on and contextually based
flexible to match the needs of the occupation
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Example Exploratory Programs
Intro to Cook Apprentice
- 8:00am to1:00pm- Monday to Friday, May to August- SAIT & Community Chef instructors- At SAIT’s Culinary Campus: full service kitchen
Ironworkers
- 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Monday to Thursday, February to June- Journeyman instructors- At Local 725 training facility
Calgary Police
Automotive Fleet
- 8:00am to 5:00pm- Saturdays & Sundays, February to June- Journeyman mechanic- At Calgary Police Headquarters
Dual Credit
more opportunities for students to personalize their education
engaging students in learning through pathways
transitions
multiple approaches- simultaneous credit- preferred selection- industry credentials
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Example Dual Credit Programs
Pharmacy Assistant
- Three semester program with SAIT- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings- Plus summer practicum
Carpentry
- Three semester program with SAIT- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings- Can challenge first period apprenticeship training upon completion
Design Studies
- Delivered at home high school by high school teachers trained by ACAD instructors
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Internships
in-depth experiences within an occupation
personalizes learning and helps students find their passion
prepare students to make successful transitions
multiple approaches- summer- school year
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Multi-Disciplinary
bridging content from multiple disciplines
meaningful connections for students
working with and within the community
hands-on experiences
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Example Multi-Disciplinary Programs
Energy & Environment
al Innovation
- Single semester project based program- Students complete 15 credits in core & CTS courses with an environmental stewardship lens- Individual projects
Pre Engineering
- Math / Physics cohort looking at subjects with a pre-engineering focus
- ELT, Design & Computer Science & robotics connections- 3 year program- Connecting with UofC
Film
- Single semester program
- Drama, MDC and Film students connecting with experts from the community in a joint project
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Example Internship Programs
Nureva
- Full time, Monday through Friday - Paid summer internship- Educational Technology Development
Education Matters
- Part time, Monday through Friday
- Paid school year internship- Communications
Meg Energy
- Part Time, Monday through Friday
- Unpaid school year internship- Supply Chain Energy Sector
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Off-campus & High School Success
“This program is preparing my son for a field that he is excited in entering. This isn’t just a job for him. It’s his career.” – Parent of a student in an exploratory program
“What I enjoyed the most was getting the hands on experience, instead of just being told what to do and told what happens, I actually got to do” – Student reflection on an exploratory program
“Giving them the opportunity to see what future lies beyond high school is a valuable opportunity that helps re-engage in high school with new hope for the future.”– Guidance counsellor of a student in an exploratory program
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Foundational Principles for HSR
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Moving Forward
expand
question
nurture
redesign
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Explore and Question
break into groups & explore topic 1: the role of industry, community and
educational partners in moving forward with high school redesign
group sharing
back into groups & explore topic 2: bringing to life the foundational principles
guiding high school redesign through partnerships and off-campus opportunities
group sharing
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