By the Author of WANTED: Eight Critical Skills You Need To Succeed
Today, it’s harder than ever to compete in a more competitive job market. It’s harder to get ahead, and it’s harder to keep up with rapidly changing technology. So what is the secret to success in our careers? How do we or out children become productive and thriving citizens in a modern democratic society? Here […]
Read More…The new book, WANTED: Eight Critical Skills You Need To Succeed! has been published and is now available in hardbound, paperback and electronic versions. Click on the book or HERE to go to the Author’s Page.
Read More…My admiration for those who have chosen a teaching career is high. Many of my own teachers – K-12 and through college have been lifetime role models for me. Nearly all were very good and dedicated to their profession. The challenges faced by teachers these days are enormous, • The hours are long; • The […]
Read More…During the “School-to-Work” days, a program called Coop2000 was used by many school systems to manage their work-based learning programs. Coop2000 Just click on “Powerpoint Presentation” to view slideshow. The system enabled schools to: “Connect” work-based activities to the SCANS Foundation Skills and Competencies (Teaching the SCANS Competencies), Create work-based learning agreements, Create authentic assessment […]
Read More…In 1992, the US Department of Labor published the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) report entitled “Learning for Living: A Blueprint for High Performance.” This report articulate the three SCANS “Foundation Skills” and the five SCANS “Competencies” that defined the know-how that students and workers need for workplace success. “Teaching the SCANS Competencies” […]
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