Discussion &Assignment
Read Chapter 8 – CTE Instructional Programs and Teachers and write a paragraph on each of the following questions:
1. While Michigan categorizes their CTE programs by career clusters and CIP codes, nationally, CTE programs generally fall within what eight areas of study?
2. According to the text, each program area has three similar goals. What are those goals?
3. In your own words, what makes a CTE program different from a traditional, academic program (such as math or English)?
4. What are the selected entities influencing the growth of CTE programs?
Note:The book required to read (Gordon, H. (2014). The history and growth of career and technical education in America, 4th edition, Waveland PRESS: Long Grove, IL)