“motivating young people to be better citizens” building a framework for learning: east burke...

“Motivating young people to be better citizens”

Building a Framework for Learning:East Burke JROTCCOL Scott, SAISFC Shade, AI

Building a Framework for Learning:East Burke JROTCCOL Scott, SAISFC Shade, AI

JROTC Leadership Education and Training

(Leadership, Character, and Student Success)(Leadership, Character, and Student Success)


Agenda:

Program Overview Instructor Status, Staffing, and Training 21st Century Learning Curriculum Overview Lesson Design & Instructional Support Additional Programs Conclusion


JROTC Overview

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Citizenship in Action, Leadership Theory and Application• Foundations for Success in Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid• Geography, Map Skills and Environmental Awareness• Citizenship in American History and Government• Cadet Safety and Civilian Marksmanship Program (Optional)• Integrated Curricular Activities

Measures of Effectiveness SY 08-09

School JROTC

Attendance 90% 93%

Graduation (Seniors) 86% 98%

Indiscipline 15% 5%

Drop Out 3% <1%

GPA 2.7 2.9

• Promote citizenship• Develop leadership & critical/creative thinking• Teach to Communicate effectively• Improve physical fitness• Provide incentive to live drug-free• Strengthen positive self-motivation• Provide global awareness to include a historical

perspective of military service• Train to work as a team member• Inspire to graduate from High School, attend

institutions of higher learning, and pursue meaningful careers particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, & mathematics

JROTC Goals

National Competitions

- JROTC Leadership Symposium & Academic Bowl (JLAB)

- Air Rifle (Army Championship and All-Service)

- Precision Drill (Regional Army JROTC, All-Service National)

- Physical Fitness

286,000 High School Cadets1645 JROTC Units

31 NDCC Units

JROTC Curriculum


8th BDEFT Lewis – Apr 09LDAC / GEO BDE30 / 8 Battalions

160 JROTC

4th BDEFT Bragg

38 / 2 Battalions313 JROTC

1st BDEFT Knox – Jan 09

MC / LTC BDE11 / 0 Battalions

5th BDEFT Sam Houston – Nov 08


6th BDEHunter Army Airfield – May 08


2nd BDEFT Dix


7th BDE Ft. Knox

40 / 3 Battalions215 JROTC/ 54 KY

3rd BDEGreat Lakes Naval

Training Center – Feb 0938 / 2 Battalions

116 JROTC

HIHI

HQs USACCFT Knox

Forward Deployed

Brigade HQS

JROTC Structure


• National Defense Act (as amended) of 1916 – established the JROTC program and the National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC)

• 1964 – changed use of active duty instructors to retirees - opened program to other services

• 1973 – authorized female participants

• 2007 – NDAA established JROTC Expansion goal of 3,600 of JROTC programs by 2014

• Today – Largest program within the Army; popular support and congressional endorsement

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SY 1916 SY 1930 SY 1945 SY 1960 SY 1975 SY 1990 SY 2005 SY 2013

1,910 vs 1,731

JROTC History


National Defense Act 1916 – Established concept of citizens’ Army, merged NG, AR and RA into the Army of United States and presented military instruction to Officers at colleges and universities (ROTC). Organized JROTC at all other public or private educational institutions

The ROTC Revitalization Act of 1964 – Directs military departments establish JROTC at qualified secondary schools. Established 2 and 4 year programs for Officers at college and universities

U.S. Code, Title 10, Section 2031 – Outlines Junior Reserves Officers’ Training Corps for all services. Instill in students in U.S. secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the U.S. and personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment

U.S. Code, Title 10, Section 4651 – Provides the authority for National Defense Cadet Corps, Army. SecArmy may issue arms, tentage, and equipment necessary for military training to any educational institution at which no unit of the ROTC is maintained

Laws, Regulations, and Directives


Strategic Plan

Goal #1: Qualify, certify, train, retain, and manage competent, professional instructors

Goal #2: Maintain a world-class citizenship curriculum within the character/leadership development program of instruction

Goal #3: Lead, guide, and direct a viable, responsive evolution of the JROTC program


National Defense Cadet Corps (NDCC) (31 NDCC)

Military Institutes, Academies, and Junior Colleges (32 JROTC units are located in Military Institutes, Academies and Junior Colleges)

Public Schools (1604 JROTC units in public high schools)

Private Schools (9 JROTC units in private schools)

Alternative Schools (An alternative school is an educational setting designed to meet needs of children and adolescents that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional school environment)

Middle and elementary adopt-a-schools (Directed by CCR 145-2)

Correctional Centers (“Inside the wire”; Birchwood, Columbia, SC and John Smyth, Hanover, VA)

Types of ProgramsTypes of Programs


What the school must provide:

•Credit for coursework•Classrooms (including desks/tables), office space (including desks, cabinets, etc), storage, telecommunications, and drill area•Partial instructor salaries•Like benefits for instructors and students (teacher / student parody)

What the Army provides:

•Educational/audiovisual materials•Classroom equipment•Student books, curriculum guides, instructor materials•Unit support and maintenance funding•Uniforms and organizational equipment•Special team equipment (Color Guard, Drill Teams, Marksmanship Teams)•Partial instructor salary reimbursement

What we don’t do:

•Require a service obligation•Recruit for the Armed Forces•Conduct combat skills training

Title 10, US CodeSection 2031;DODI 1203.15;AR 145-2;CCR 145-2;Contract

Program Responsibilities


Instructors3992 employed 1932 certified (waiting list) 144 vacant positions

Certifiedby theArmy

Hired and employed by the school

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:Retired E-6 through O-6

No record of military or civilian adverse actions

Meet the retention medical fitness standards and weight standards of CCR 145-2:

• Meet height and weight standard; 30% male body fat and 36% female body fat

• No speech impediment• No medical disqualifiers (i.e., heart disease,

asthma, pace makers)• VA disabilities > 30% require medical

review

Have an excellent record of military performance

Have the mentality, personality, appearance and bearing to represent The Army well in the civilian community

Have good moral character, instructional ability, and be able to challenge, motivate and influence young people in a positive manner

Completion of initial qualification training, satisfactory interview, and be determined by Cadet Command to meet the criteria

JROTC Instructor Status


Standards and Assessments, Curriculum & Instruction,

Professional Development, Learning Environments

2121stst Century Learner Framework Century Learner Framework


LeadershipService LearningTechnology SkillsCitizenshipEmotional Intelligence

Learning skillsCommunication skillsFinancial PlanningLife skills Career skills

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JROTC Connection to the 21JROTC Connection to the 21stst Century Century

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Welcome to the world of the 21st Century Learner.This particular graphic represents the multi-dimesnional aspects of their lives. There is increasing emphasis being placed on these four core areas to highligt the essentialness of preparing students for their role as productive citizens to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.


2121stst Century Vision & Design Century Vision & Design

Learning Model Student-centered

Meaningful interaction with instructional materials, peers, and instructors

Hands-on experience (action learning)

Sequential & progressive 4yr course design

Academic Rigor curriculum designed and developed by experienced educators up to the doctorate level

challenge cadets to analyze, plan, manage, write, speak, reflect, and improve

Leveraged Technology interactive multimedia, games, and simulations

web-based portals to support a geographically dispersed organization

Leadership/Citizenship Development Model

Formal and informal mechanisms to maximize individual potential. For example:

Team Competitions; Unit Leadership Roles & Responsibilities; Service Learning; Peer Mentorship; Adopt-a-School program

Hands-on

& Feedback

InteractiveActivities


Southern Association of Colleges & Schools/Council on Southern Association of Colleges & Schools/Council on Accreditation and School ImprovementAccreditation and School Improvement

• Comments:– ….it shed most of its early military content…. citizenship,

communications, leadership, life skills evolved as the core

– …improved student-centered curriculum…reinforces competencies taught in other academic subjects

– …learning styles, multiple intelligences, critical thinking strategies, reflection…used to build a quality educational program

– The team commends AJROTC on:

• the implementation of a comprehensive quality of educational delivery system for students

• …an educational model that ensures student success

• …its use of technology, especially in the classrooms utilized for instruction

International Accreditation


Learn skills they can use; not outlines of information

Know the performance expectations up front

Engage as a active partners in the learning process

Document accomplishments and competence

Learn how to learn

Learner-Centered, Performance-Based LearningLearner-Centered, Performance-Based LearningStudents:


Curriculum Overview

• SAT/ACT Prep • College Entrance Planning• Serious gaming • Response Systems• Internationally Accredited by SACS/CASI

• Interactive Multi-media • Higher Order Thinking Tools• Learning Styles/Emotional Intelligence Assessments

• Interactive Multi-media • Higher Order Thinking Tools• Learning Styles/Emotional Intelligence Assessments• Thinking Maps• Service Learning


Course LET 1 LET 2 LET 3 LET 4 TOTAL

Unit 1-Citizenship in Action 18 2 6 26

Unit 2-Leadership Theory & App 18 12 10 40

Unit 3-Foundations for Success 30 36 16 82

Unit 4-Wellness/Fitness/Frst Aid 28 28

Unit 5-Geography, Map Skills 2 2

Unit 6-Citizenship/History/Govt 36 16 52

Leadership Application 20 20 20 20 80

Cadet Challenge 10 10 10 10 40

Service Learning/Cty Service* 10 10 10 10 40

Administration/Testing/Inspections 24 24 24 24 96

Additional Teaching & Leadership Hours 0 0 0 34 34

State & JROTC Elective Hours 50 50 50 50 200

TOTAL HOURS 180 180 180 180 720

Note: 25% reduction does not apply to required lessons.

Program of Instruction

Leadership Education & Training (LET)


Thinking Maps are a “common visual language” in the learning community for transferring thinking processes, integrating

learning, and for continuously assessing

progress.

Thinking Maps for Advanced Thought Processes


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“Winning Colors” behavioral assessment

“The Success Profiler” is a systematic, research-based assessment and skill-building system designed for:

Purpose

Learn how to manage anger

Adapt to change

Develop leadership skills

Enhance ability to learn

Promote sensitivity & diversity

Build teamwork skills

Prevent violent behavior

Profile

Anger Management Profile

The Change Profile

The Leadership Profile

The Learning Profile

The Sensitivity Profile

The Team Profile

The Violence Prevention Profile

Personal Awareness Tools


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Tree Map of Phases inEach Lesson


The Student Learning Plan mirrors the Instructor’s Lesson Plan to:

• Answer the questions students need to know

• Guide students through the four-phase lesson

• Help learners take responsibility for own learning

• Support student metacognition

Student Learning plan

Why is this important?

What will I learn to do?

How will I know that I’m succeeding?

What knowledge and skills will I learn along the way?

How will I learn to do it?

How will I show that I have learned?

Student Learning Plans

* All Lessons Contain Learning Plans


Information Technology (provided by JROTC)

JROTC Classroom Automation Equipment Computer (one per instructor/one per

classroom) LCD Projector Screen Multifunction Unit (copier, printer, scanner,

FAX) Digital Camera 32” TV DVD Player Walk and Talk Smart-board Classroom Performance System (CPS) Game and Simulation Software


OBJECTIVES

Build citizenship

Develop Leadership skills

Build self-esteem

Have fun

FOCUS ON:• Adventure training• Leadership development• Confidence Building

No War Fighting

JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)


Core • Rappelling• Leadership Reaction

Course (LRC)• Map Reading and Land

Navigation• Water Survival • Awards/Graduation

Ceremonies

Integrated • Physical Fitness• Leadership • Drill and Ceremonies• Personal Hygiene and Field

Sanitation

Optional • Marksmanship and Air Rifle

Safety • White Water Rafting/Canoeing• Static Displays• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Sessions• Organized Activities• Math and Science • (JCLC or On-Campus)

JCLC Program of Instruction


JROTC’s Collective Approach

Holistic View of 21st Century Education

Critical for bringing “real world” content into the classroom


JROTC’s Collective Approach

Holistic View of 21st Century Education

JROTC has partnered and/or collaborated with 20 + organizations that --

• share our vision• align with our program outcomes • have the capacity to improve educational opportunities for

those who need it most!

• How to Write Effectively• Internet Safety • Conflict Resolution • Improve Test Taking Skills • Time Management • First Aid


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50+ STEM Partners in Education 50+ STEM Partners in Education


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THE RESULTTHE RESULT

SERIOUS GAMES


JROTC is a large, popular Program that:• Hails a world class curriculum that employs

student-centered learning and enhances program popularity

• Teaches citizenship and leadership roles

• Integrates current instructional strategies

• Maximizes award winning multi-media materials

• Aligns to National and State Standards

• Offers college credit to cadets and instructors

• Hosts quality competitions to motivate cadets


Questions

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