New and Emerging Models for Work-based Learning
- 1. New and Emerging Models for Work-based Learning Rob Atterbury – ConnectEdKeith Archuleta'- Emerald Consulting
- 2. ConnectEd Pathway ComponentsA Challenging Academic ComponentA Demanding Technical ComponentA Work-based Learning ComponentSupport Services National Academy Foundation Pillars of SupportAcademy DevelopmentAdvisory Board DevelopmentIntegrated Curriculum SupportSupport for Work-based Learning Opportunities
- 3. What are the benefits of work-based learning for:students?
- 4. businesses?Introduce yourself to your table teamSelect a recorder and reporterBrainstorm benefits for both students and business
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- 6. Let’s hear from the students
- 7. For BusinessReduced recruitment costsReduced training and supervision costsIncreased retention rates and reduced turnoverStudents equipped with 21st century skillsHigher productivity and promotion rates of program graduates compared with other newly hired workers
- 8. For BusinessImproved employee learning, productivity and moraleFavorable publicityIncreased diversityClearer focus for future engagementA stronger system for developing skilled workers in the industry
- 9. Return on InvestmentA national study on employer investments in work-based learning found that benefits exceeded costs in nearly three out of four companies studied. For every dollar invested, companies saw a return on investment from $0.40 to $5.64.
- 10. What are some of the ways we are currently providing Work-based Learning experiences?What learner outcomes do you expect students to achieve as a result of WBL?
- 13. If we were to expand WBL opportunities to serve all students, are there alternative ways to achieve the same student learner outcomes? Brainstorm some ideas as a group
- 14. Alternatives need to…Address the logistical issues of placing large numbers of student in individual internshipsEnsure equity of access Align with learning outcomes
- 16. Let’s review some examples Review the outcomes and criteriaDetermine who will look for whatGet familiar with the Assess and Upgrade WorksheetObservehttp://www.edutopia.org/high-tech-high-internship-video
- 17. ObservationsFrom the video, what outcomes were evident? Provide examplesWhat outcomes might have been missing?What criteria were evident? What was missingHow would you improve this experience?
- 18. Reflect on your own examples
- 19. If you were going to expand WBL to serve all students in you academy, what elements would need to be in place at the state, local, district, and school and academy level?
- 20. Building a Work-Based Learning SystemSupporting Work-Based Learning in Pathways
- 21. Lesson Plans
- 22. ReflectionLooking at the sample lesson plan, what outcomes does it address?What criteria does it address?How would you upgrade it?How would you adapt this to your own academy?
- 23. Resources Edutopiawww.edutopia.orgCASN http://casn.berkeley.eduNAF www.naf.orgConnectEd Website www.connectedcaliforna.orgContact Information Rob Atterbury – ConnectEdratterbury@connectedcalifornia.orgKeith Archuleta'- Emerald Consultingkeith@emeraldconsulting.com