Taking Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom… Students Teachers Business Partners John Doerge Community Relations Deloitte Bob Kucher Community Relations PENCIL Foundation Mary York Academy Coach - Overton High School Metro Nashville Public Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools Business Partner Experiential Learning Resources https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7R1O- a51AblfkF3OHNYM09YNWVlSFFldExycmh5Q2otWGVHZENCZ00yOWw4di1IQm0tZXM&usp=sharing
Academies of Nashville Experiential Learning Model
Career Exploration Fair Students complete career exploration research at school in preparation for their visit to the Career Exploration Fair and learn about "professionalism." The Career Fair allows companies to work together to represent career areas for students to explore. Students also participate in an essay contest and other follow up activities to show what they learned. Students speak with at least three business volunteers, ask questions, and participate in hands on activities.
College Visit Students leave the school campus with their classmates and spend part of the day on a college campus in/around Nashville; campuses visited may include technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate colleges and universities. College visits are not intended to be a recruitment tool; rather, they are intended to expose students to the possibility of pursuing higher education upon high school graduation. College visits occur during the 9th grade year, though students may also participate in college visits in consecutive years leading up to graduation
Industry Related Field Trip Students leave the school campus (or access on campus business locations) and spend part of the day on an industry related field trip that reflects the theme of their academy; in a large group setting, students observe and interact with a variety of industry professionals reflecting myriad career options within the industry, which supplements and enriches lessons taught in the classroom. Field trips occur during the 10th grade year in order to help solidify a student's academy and pathway choice.
Job Shadow Days Students leave the school campus (or access on campus business locations) and spend part of the day observing professionals in a career area related to their academy and/or interests; students ask questions and complete assignments before, during, and after the shadowing experience to help connect coursework with real-world requirements and expectations. Job shadowing occurs during the 11th grade year in order to further develop a student's postsecondary readiness.
Capstone Students participate in a capstone experience during his or her senior year of high school. A capstone experience is a project that allows students to learn about his or herself by moving an idea or dream toward a topic of interest, specialization, community need, or career choice. According to the Tennessee graduation requirements, all students must complete a capstone experience. This requires the completion of a research paper, product, portfolio, and presentation while engaging with community partners for at least 40 hours.
Internships Students engage in the study of a program directly related to career interests and participate in a workplace setting by performing duties related to the occupation being studied; internships can be paid or un-paid and require a minimum of a consecutive 40-hour work experience resulting in the completion of a project related to the assignment. Internships typically occur during the 12th grade year in order to assist students in the completion of a capstone project, but students may obtain an internship at any point during the high school experience. Credit for an internship is awarded when students enroll in the Capstone course during the senior year and use the internship to fulfill the capstone course requirements.
The Student Students Before sending students on experiential learning, it is important to prepare the students. Some things they need to know: Where are they going? How will they get there? What do they need to wear? How long will they be gone?
The Student Students Students should also have some knowledge of the company and what they will be observing. If it is a job shadow, ideally it will align with their pathway and interests.
You have to spell it out. Please wear professional Dress. Students You have to spell it out. Please wear professional Dress. Please don’t were the following items: Navy, blue, black, or khaki pants Collared shirts or blouses (tucked in) Blazer or sweater Knee length skirts and dresses Jeans Hoodies Leggings (unless under a knee length dress or skirt) Flip flops Revealing, tight, or baggy clothing Jackets with large logos Hats Please bring: Do not have the following out during your visit: Folder Pen Observation sheets, job shadowing packet, or clean paper Cell phones Headphones MP3 players or iPods Backpacks and large bags Gum Beverages or food
The role of an Academy Coach The School School The role of an Academy Coach
The School’s role in a Job Shadow Day The majority of experiential learning is set up by the Academy Coach, but not always. In some instances, experiential learning is arranged through the students’ personal contacts or through the teachers’ personal contacts. When set up by the academy coach, the coach works with the business partner to determine date, time, number of students, and lunch details. After that is determined, the coach fills out the appropriate paperwork and determines transportation. It is then up to the teacher to determine which students will attend the job shadow.
What is an academy partner? An Academy Partner is a PENCIL Partner that has formalized a partnership with a high school academy. Partnership activities vary, depending on the academy’s needs and a business’s interests and resources. Goals for partnerships between businesses and academies are to improve graduation rates, build relationships between students and positive adult role models, and support positive outcomes after high school graduation, including further education and entry into high-wage, high-demand careers.
What are the expectations of an academy partner? Commit to work together for at least one school year. Identify a partnership coordinator who will be the chief contact for the school. Participate in a planning session with the school’s Academy Advisory Board to determine how best to work together with the school and with other academy partners. Support the goals of the academy in at least one activity. Report the time your organization spends on the partnership through www.schoolvolunteers.org.
Activities and engagement opportunities for Academy partners Academy Advisory Board Curriculum Advice Career Mentors Teacher Externships Loaned Classroom Instructors Job Shadowing Student Internships Guest Speakers Field Trips
The Business Business
The Business How to be a successful partner Be engaged Understand the needs, goals and expectations of the school/Academy Let the school know what you have to offer Work with other business partners to meet the school’s needs – Collaborate
The Business How to Prepare for the Day Know the students or teachers you are working with Where will you host the students or teachers What should be the take away from the experience Don’t make it CEO for a Day Pick the right volunteers Prepare your volunteers Make it a great experience for all Follow up with the school and the volunteers
The Business Business Group vs. Individual Experiences
Job Shadow Schedule for student groups Time Session 5 min Welcome 15 min Company Orientation A company leader explains what our organization does, who works here, what our employees do and what type of education you need to work here. 1 hr. Professionals Panel 4 -5 young professionals answer questions about their career and learning paths. Questions are also taken from the students. Office Tour Students are shown the various types of workspaces, teaming sites and community spaces. Students are shown the technology used in our work. 30 min Career Game/Activity Students will work in small groups on a career focused game or activity. Teams will report out at the end of the session. Lunch 45 min Job Shadow Time Students are matched with a professional for one-on-one time in the employee’s workspace Closing Comments 10 min Group Photo
Job Shadow Schedule for individual students Job Shadow Day Agenda 8:00 a.m. Introductions 8:20 a.m. Job Shadow Time 11:00 a.m. Office Tour 11:30 a.m. Lunch with hosts 12:15 p.m. Wrap-up
Thinking Outside of the Box School Virtual Job Shadows What is Internship Using what is already happening in the school Transportation Issues Creative Scheduling
Metro Nashville Public Schools Business Partner Experiential Learning Resources https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7R1O- a51AblfkF3OHNYM09YNWVlSFFldExycmh5Q2otWGVHZENCZ00yOWw4di1IQm0tZXM&usp=sharing
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