Rider 82 Curriculum
2007 Pilot Report Findings
Dr. Lesley Tomaszewski and Genny Reid
February 27, 2008
Appendix L, Part 3
Manufacturing Industry Cluster
Seguin 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: Basic skills: Reading, writing, and arithmetic
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 3
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.33
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.5
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
We practiced making the mini resume so that the students would have a better understanding of their skills and would always have a summary of their skills, experience, and education if a job offer unexpectedly appeared.
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?
In the discussion it became clear that some of the students had some experience wit resumes and application forms
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I placed a copy of the students’ mini resume in each of their files.
Lesson 1.2
Title of Lesson: Experiences and goals
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 3
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.33
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
More opportunities for practicing a. What is an apple
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 completed the exercise pages
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
We copied the exercise page and filed it in the student portfolio
Lesson 1.3
Title of Lesson: Interview process
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 3
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The students were very interested in this topic. That was probably spent more time on it.
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?
The students made notes of appropriate clothing to wear for an interviews. They understood all the don'ts and practiced handshaking etc. They made note of what they should do i.e. the DO's.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
Teacher observation of the student's introducing themselves to each other and shaking hands.
Lesson 1.4
Title of Lesson: Interview preparation
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 5
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75-1.0
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The students showed great interest in this lesson.
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 eager to learn about preparing for an interview. They asked about appropriate clothing etc. It also showed that they knew some things to do.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I copied workbook pages for the student's file.
Lesson 1.5
Title of Lesson: Positive self image
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 6
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.3
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Most students were aware that a positive self image is important.
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?
The students were aware that a positive attitude was very important. They were shy about doing a role play so we will do try again a little later.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I informally assessed the students.
Lesson 2.1
Title of Lesson: Positive attitude toward work
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 4
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
We had to spend extra time on this because words like 'relax face muscles, had to be explained. 'Rotate shoulders, tied in with machine verbs.
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?
Most students understood the concepts.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I collected the papers, copied them and filed copies in student's folder.
Lesson 2.2
Title of Lesson: Appropriate social behavior
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 3
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
This lesson was started before lunch and because there was so much discussion it had to be finished after lunch, by that time several students had to go to the Lab Volt program.
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?
The students understood the need for positive social behavior.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
he paragraphs were corrected, copied and filed in the students' file.
Lesson 2.3
Title of Lesson: Developing leadership skills
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 3
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The vocabulary in the lesson needed explanation then the students understood. We didn't complete the skit but students were able to relate to the concept of ethics, priorities etc.
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?
The assessments were informal and the students conveyed their understanding in the conversation and questions that they asked.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
No data was collected as the assessments were informal.
Lesson 2.4
Title of Lesson: Change and flexibility
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 5
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 1
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The lesson was difficult from the point of view of many unknown words. A lot of explanation had to be given about with work place examples.
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?
In general the students had an understanding of how to speak to problematic coworkers, as well as speaking appropriately to supervisors etc.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
The assessment was student observation.
Lesson 2.5
Title of Lesson: Conscientiousness/Punctuality
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 6
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.5
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
The activities were very good. The students had to self examine their work habits and then come up with a plan to improve.
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?
The students did a good job of this.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I read the self help plan each student made and commented to individual students on the feasibility of their plan.
Lesson 3.1
Title of Lesson: Appropriate dress
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 5
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.75
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
I had a collection of clothing, including safety and protective gear, and the students discussed whether or not each item was appropriate or inappropriate.( negative and positive concept)
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?
It was clear the students understood the need to dress appropriately.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
The teacher observed the students discussion.
Lesson 3.2
Title of Lesson: Teamwork
Number of students that participated in the lesson: 6
Hours needed to prepare for the lesson: 0.25
Hours needed to complete the lesson: 0.25
Please add any additional comments and/or questions you have about this lesson:
Some of the instructions in the student book seemed to be written for the instructor. Also the directions in the teachers lesson plan were unclear. I wasn't sure if the student had to use all straws for the first attempt, all cotton balls for the next, all toothpicks for the second attempt or all the materials together. It was interesting to watch how one student tried to 'weave' the straws to make a basket to catch the egg. It was a fun activity but unfortunately we had to cut it short because of the time factor.
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 ran out of time and could discuss the results.
If you used the assessments, what did you do with the data you collected from the lessons?
I could only observe the students as they worked to make a soft landing for the egg to fall on to. It never did break, but we attributed this mostly to the fact that the ground was very soft from the drenching rainfall we have been having.
Lesson 3.3
Title of Lesson: Did not teach this lesson - We ran out of time.
Additional comments from conference calls: do now know exactly which lesson they apply to:
- Module 3: Appropriate dress: page 2, last paragraph, 3rd sentence – Annie thinks it should read, “Observing a dress code, as well as paying attention to body odor” or something like that.
- Module 3: Teamwork: Student book page 1 – The last two paragraphs read like teacher directions rather than student directions. Similarly, Activity #2 wording may need to be changed.
