Rider 82 Curriculum
2007 Pilot Report Findings
Dr. Lesley Tomaszewski and Genny Reid
February 27, 2008
Appendix K, Part 3
Sales and Service Industry Cluster
Mt. Pleasant Pilot Site Report
ESL Component Lessons
Employability Component Lessons
Math Component Lessons
Technology Component Lessons
Responses from teacher lesson evaluations
Lesson 1.1
Title of Lesson: Using experiences to develop goals
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 45
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used few of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
Lesson 1.2
Title of Lesson: Using news reports of durable goods
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 28
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.5
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
I learned I need to provide additional visuals to help the students understand this unit.
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
I used Pilgrims Farms annual report to illustrate ups/downs in the market.
Lesson 1.3
Title of Lesson: Product knowledge
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 28
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Students had more difficulty with this lesson. Once we used the internet it began to come together for them. Students thought close activity was redundant with the exception of the really love level students.
Lesson 1.4
Title of Lesson: The importance of being prompt
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 28
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 2
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.25
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
We discuss this issue frequently because students always arrive late to class.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
We reinforced the importance of being prompt and professional at work and at school. We spent a good bit of time discussing "Advanced Planning".
Lesson 1.5
Title of Lesson: Observing and recording
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 27
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.25
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Students are poorly organized in their job search and planning for a job search. I used the template in the 1.5 lesson and printed them out for students to help them better organize their job search.
Lesson 2.1
Title of Lesson: Using strategies to remember
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 23
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.5
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used few of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
This lesson was the least favored by students for some reason. They had trouble relating to the content and we had difficulty "getting" the visuals in the student workbook.
Lesson 2.2
Title of Lesson: Maintaining a positive attitude
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 24
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.45
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Lesson Plan did not have the scenario I was supposed to read to the students
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Evaluate their understanding of concepts. This lesson was fun and student participation and interest was high. Students enjoyed completing and discussion relation to self assessment. Role playing was enjoyed and well received.
Lesson 2.3
Title of Lesson: Dress and appearance
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 23
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 2
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Assessment students understand. We had a Workplace Style Show. What to wear and what not to wear.
Lesson 2.4
Title of Lesson: Selling ourselves
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 23
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used some of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
"What Can I Say About Me?
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Understand how students see themselves.
Lesson 2.5
Title of Lesson: Using job descriptions to prepare for a job interview
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 23
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 1
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1.5
How did you use the assessments mentioned in the teacher lesson plans?
I used all of the assessments in the teacher lesson plans.
If you used the assessments, what type of data did they reveal?
Helped students understand the many skills they have that can be translated into job skills.
