STEM Concepts

CTE Language Routines

Routine

Purpose

Example

Three-Way Interview

What & How: 1. ​ This structure is much like “think, pair, share”, with the added step of partners reporting out for each other. 2. ​ Pairs interview each other and listen carefully to their partner. 3. ​ Reverse roles. 4. ​ The teacher then calls on partnerships, and each reports out their partner’s response to the larger “group.” Why: ●​ Interviewing requires students to ask and answer questions that increase the receptive and expressive language load. ●​ In addition, active listening demands increase when reporting on their partner’s ideas. What & How: Students each have a loose piece of paper, a writing utensil, and some phenomenon or demonstration to make sense of. The teacher must have a provocative question that students can each answer. 1. ​ Divide students into groups of four. The teacher posts a question that students must answer with an explanation.

Class: Any CTE Class Topic: Career Exploration Scenario: Students are learning about durable skills and career pathways. Directions: 1. ​ Students pair up 2. ​ Each student interviews their partner using career-focused questions. 3. ​ Partners switch roles. 4. ​ The teacher calls on students to introduce their partner to the class. Sample Questions: What career are you most interested in right now?

What skills would someone need for that career?

What is one technology tool you enjoy using?

Write & Pass

Class: Digital Literacy Topic: Creating a Successful Product for Teens

Teacher Prompt: “What makes a digital presentation engaging and effective?”

Steps: 1. ​ Each student writes their own answer and explanation on a piece of paper.