virginia cte goes green
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Virginia CTE Goes Green. Angela Whittaker MS Ed. Renewable Technology Instructor [email protected] Cumberland County Public Schools. Sustainability Curriculum in Development. Overview. Project Background - “Why offer these courses?” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Virginia CTE Goes Green
Sustainability Curriculum in Development
Angela Whittaker MS Ed.Renewable Technology
Instructor
Cumberland County Public Schools
Overview Project Background - “Why offer these
courses?”
“Sustainability and Renewable Technology” Course Overview
Status of Pilot Program in Cumberland
How we did it…ideas for incorporating the course in your school
Plan for subsequent courses
Thank Thank You!!!You!!!
Cumberland County Public Schools
o Chip Jones and Dr. Amy Griffin
Department of Educationo Mr. George Willcox
CTE Resource Centero Peggy Watson, Nathan Pope and Karen Westermann
Rising GREEN Rising GREEN TideTide
Recovery
Act Funding
Green is the Gold
Need for 21st
Century Workforce Training
Cuts in School Funding
EducationalChallenges
Career Path in
Renewable Technologi
esCongressional
Projects in District 5
State and Federal Focus
on Energy Independence
CTE ReformSTEM and
Rigor
Green Jobs are broader than the energy sector
Material reuse, recycling, andlandfill maintenance
Water management strategies for grey and clean water
Maintaining sustainable food production farms
Producing sustainable building products
Creating an effective transportationsystem to deliver people and products
Greening of Industry and Manufacturing
Emerging Industry Requirements •Emphasis on product life cycle, product interaction, manufacturing processes•Waste disposal and reduction•Environmental impact•Focus on engineering economics/alternative justification•Energy efficiency standards
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required •Sustainable manufacturing practices
o Energy Use and Savingso Water / Storm Water o Reuse/recyclingo Pollution
% Job Growth Projection by 2018
Angela Whittaker 3-31-2010
Trailblazers Employment Projections 2008 - 2018 Computer and Mathematical Occupations
35.52
Mathematical Science Occupations 56.06 Biomedical Engineers 87.89 Environmental Engineers 23.77 Industrial Engineers 39.37 Petroleum Engineers 30.65 Environmental Engineering Technicians 29.28 Life Scientists 24.86 Animal Scientists 48.1 Biochemists and Biophysicists 34.62 Biological Scientists, All Other 26.94 Epidemiologists 67.32 Environmental Scientists and Specialists,
34.59
Geoscientists, Except Hydro 24.79 Social Scientists and Related Workers 28.43 Anthropologists and Archeologists 35.83 Environmental Science/Protection Tech. 32.27
Required SkillsRequired SkillsTechnical
Proven organizational skills Basic knowledge of operations in
an analytical environment Computer skills including the
ability to use Microsoft Office Strong verbal and written
communication skills Critical thinking Basic skills in safety/OSHA
procedures Application of Sustainable
practices and concepts
Trailblazers CTE www.ctetrailblaizers.org
Required SkillsRequired SkillsBehavioralFollows documented procedures
carefully Commitment to upgrade skills
as required Works neatly and methodically Commitment to core values Ability to prioritize tasks Professional demeanor Calm under pressure Sense of urgency
Trailblazers CTE www.ctetrailblaizers.org
What we mean by “Renewable TechnologiesRenewable Technologies”
Renewable Energy o Solar Thermal, Photovoltaic, Geothermal,
Biomass, Hydrogen Cells, Wind Green Building Design
o Energy Efficiency, Retrofitting Methods, Passive Solar Design, New Energy Standards
Sustainable Agriculture / Horticultureo Organic farming, Genetic Engineering,
Irrigation management technologies, Local food distribution
Sustainability applied to Industry and Work Processes
What is Sustainability?What is Sustainability?
The Triple Bottom The Triple Bottom LineLine
Pilot ProgramPilot Program
Developed draft task competency list Alignment to the Standards of Learning Developing the supporting process/skills
questions Currently aligning a pacing guide and
curriculum notebook Collecting data to support course
effectiveness Planning teacher training to support
statewide classes Creating proposal for subsequent
courses and analysis of a career pathway
Sustainability and Renewable TechnologySustainability and Renewable Technology
Course Contento Semester 1 - Global Issues and Sustainable
Solutions o Semester 2 - Introduction to Renewable
Technologies in Energy, Agriculture and Building Design
Select Objectives:o Interpret sustainability as it applies to social,
economic, and environmental issues.o Compare and contrast quality of life issues in
developing and developed countries.o Debate the scientific research on climate change.o Implement a service-learning project to educate
the public on sustainability and renewable technology.
Course Overview
What is happening in this picture?
Research on the energy Research on the energy use for specific cafeteria use for specific cafeteria appliancesappliances
Designing the Designing the compost bin for the compost bin for the community gardencommunity garden
CalculatinCalculating the g the KWH of KWH of lighting lighting required required for the for the school school cafeteria cafeteria in a given in a given school school day.day.
Science
Engineering
Math
TECHNOLOGY
Life Cycle Models
How did I get this course piloted in How did I get this course piloted in my school?my school?
Researched data on the need for this curriculum Determined need but discovered NO existing
curriculum Designed the outline for the pathway Enrolled in the Renewably Technologies Diploma
courses at NCSU Started researching community partners that could
offer field study experience Scheduled a meeting with the CTE coordinator and
director of instruction WAITED BUGGED my CTE director and director of instruction My School Division began to BUG George Wilcox Presented the course and pathway outlines to the
DOE /CTE Formed the curriculum steering committees with the
CTE Resource Center
Who is the right teacher? Requires and understanding of the Social,
economic and environmental issues facing the future generations.
DOE and Industry will be establishing specific guidance
Suggestions
o Look in your science, tech and engineering classes for the teachers who have the personal interest in the green movement.
o Consider “Master Naturalist”o Look at the “green” committee in your school.
What can you do to begin the What can you do to begin the dialog?dialog?
Contact George Willcox Begin dialog with your director of instruction Gather the data for your locale Identify grants that can support the
materials cost Consider a regional Vo-Tech center as the
location so funding is shared with multiple divisions
Begin identifying potential instructors
Level One Level Two Level Three
Sustainability and Renewable
TechnologiesRequired *
Sustainable Horticulture
1
Sustainable Horticulture 2
Green Building 1 Green Building 2
Renewable Energy 1 Renewable Energy 2
Applications = School and Community Service Learning, Leadership = significant Field Study; Apprenticeships =
Mentoring and Job Leaders to Level I and Workforce Experience
Proposed Pathway Design
QuestionsQuestions
Thank YouThank You