“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

Building a Framework for Learning

Building a Framework for Learning

JROTC Leadership Education and Training

(Leadership, Character, and Student Success)(Leadership, Character, and Student Success)

“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

Mission: To Motivate Young People to Be Better Citizens

Vision: To Continue to Develop 21st Century Learning, Improve Academic Achievement, Responsibility, and Fitness

• Prepare Students to do their Best in School and in Life– Teach a Broad Spectrum of subjects; American History, Technology Awareness,

Wellness, Fitness, Geography, First Aid, Map Skills and more– Train Students in Personal Skills; studying effectively, taking tests– Train Students in Leadership Skills; motivating others, planning, making decisions

• Increase their Interest in their Country and their Community– Responsibilities as Citizens– Freedoms all Americans Enjoy

• Develop their Confidence and Self-Discipline– Instructors Teaching and Setting the Example– Learn Values; LDRSHIP

“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

JROTC Overview

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Citizenship in Action, Leadership Theory and Application• Foundations for Success in Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid• Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness• Citizenship in American History and Government• Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional)• Integrated Curricular Activities

Measures of Effectiveness SY 08-09

School JROTC

Attendance 90% 93%

Graduation (Seniors) 86% 98%

GPA 2.7 2.9

• Promote citizenship• Develop leadership & critical/creative thinking• Teach to Communicate effectively• Improve physical fitness• Provide incentive to live drug-free• Strengthen positive self-motivation• Provide global awareness to include a historical

perspective of military service• Train to work as a team member• Inspire to graduate from High School, attend

institutions of higher learning, and pursue meaningful careers particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, & mathematics

JROTC Goals

National Competitions

- JROTC Leadership Symposium & Academic Bowl (JLAB)

- Air Rifle (Army Championship and All-Service)

- Precision Drill (Regional Army JROTC, All-Service National)

- Physical Fitness

286,000 High School Cadets1645 JROTC Units

31 NDCC Units

JROTC Curriculum

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Test PreparationTest Preparation

# Students Avg Pt Increase

Avg % Increase

% Students w/ Increase

9th 66 13.36 37% 85.1%

10th 32 12.34 26% 81.3%

11th 15 11.8 28% 80.0%

12th 15 11.2 21% 86.7%

Overall 128 12.67 31% 83.6%

# Students Avg Pt Increase

Avg % Increase

% Students w/ Increase

9th 54 14.76 35% 87%

10th 32 9.88 25% 68.8%

11th 13 8.08 18% 61.5%

12th 12 6.33 19% 50%

Overall 111 11.66 29% 74.8%

Math General Principles

Math Problem Solving

Raw Data Analysis Results by Grade

General Principles• 83.6% of all students increased

their scores• The average increase was 31%

Problem Solving• 74.8% of all students increased

their scores• The average increase was 29%

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2121stst Century Vision & Design Century Vision & Design

Learning Model Student-centered

Meaningful interaction with instructional materials, peers, and instructors

Hands-on experience (action learning)

Sequential & progressive 4yr course design

Academic Rigor curriculum designed and developed by experienced educators up to the doctorate level

challenge cadets to analyze, plan, manage, write, speak, reflect, and improve

Leveraged Technology interactive multimedia, games, and simulations

web-based portals to support a geographically dispersed organization

Leadership/Citizenship Development Model

Formal and informal mechanisms to maximize individual potential. For example:

Team Competitions; Unit Leadership Roles & Responsibilities; Service Learning; Peer Mentorship; Adopt-a-School program

Hands-on

& Feedback

InteractiveActivities

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OBJECTIVES

Build Citizenship

Develop Leadership skills

Build Self-Esteem

Have Fun

FOCUS ON:• Adventure Training• Leadership Development• Confidence Building

JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)

Core • Rappelling• Leadership Reaction

Course (LRC)• Map Reading and Land

Navigation• Water Survival • Awards/Graduation

Ceremonies

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Leadership

Character

Student Success!

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