Building a Framework for Learning: East Burke JROTC COL Scott, SAI SFC Shade, AI

1. Building a Framework for Learning:East Burke JROTCCOL Scott, SAISFC Shade, AI JROTC Leadership Education and Training (Leadership, Character, and Student Success)

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

3. JROTC Overview JROTC Goals Measures of Effectiveness SY 08-09 • 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 Curriculum • 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 286,000 High School Cadets 1645 JROTC Units 31 NDCC Units • 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

4. 8th BDE FT Lewis – Apr 09 LDAC / GEO BDE 30 / 8 Battalions 160 JROTC 3rd BDE Great Lakes Naval Training Center – Feb 09 7th BDE Ft. Knox 40 / 3 Battalions 215 JROTC/ 54 KY 38 / 2 Battalions 116 JROTC HQs USACC FT Knox 2nd BDE FT Dix 41 / 1 Battalions 102 JROTC HI HI 4th BDE FT Bragg 38 / 2 Battalions 313 JROTC 1st BDE FT Knox – Jan 09 MC / LTC BDE 11 / 0 Battalions 5th BDE FT Sam Houston – Nov 08 6th BDE Hunter Army Airfield – May 08 36 / 6 Battalions 292 JROTC 39 / 1 Battalions 433 JROTC Forward Deployed Brigade HQS JROTC Structure

5. JROTC History • 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 1,910 vs 1,731

6. Laws, Regulations, and Directives • 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

7. 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

8. Types of Programs • 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)

9. 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) Program Responsibilities Title 10, US Code Section 2031; DODI 1203.15; AR 145-2; CCR 145-2; Contract • 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

10. JROTC Instructor Status • 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 Instructors 3992 employed 1932 certified (waiting list) 144 vacant positions Hired and employed by the school Certified by the Army

11. 21st Century Learner Framework Standards and Assessments, Curriculum & Instruction, Professional Development, Learning Environments

12. JROTC Connection to the 21st Century • Leadership • Service Learning • Technology Skills • Citizenship • Emotional Intelligence • Learning skills • Communication skills • Financial Planning • Life skills • Career skills =

13. 21st Century Vision & Design Hands-on InteractiveActivities & Feedback

14. International Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges & Schools/Council on Accreditation 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

15. 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 Learning Students:

16. Interactive Multi-media • Higher Order Thinking Tools • Learning Styles/Emotional Intelligence Assessments Curriculum Overview • Interactive Multi-media • Higher Order Thinking Tools • Learning Styles/Emotional Intelligence Assessments • Thinking Maps • Service Learning • SAT/ACT Prep • College Entrance Planning • Serious gaming • Response Systems • Internationally Accredited by • SACS/CASI

17. Program of Instruction Leadership Education & Training (LET) 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.

18. Thinking Maps for Advanced Thought Processes Thinking Maps are a“common visual language”in the learning community for transferring thinking processes, integrating learning, and for continuously assessing progress.

19. Personal Awareness Tools • “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 19

20. Tree Map of Phases in Each Lesson 20 20

21. 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 • 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 * All Lessons Contain Learning Plans

22. 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

23. OBJECTIVES Build citizenship Develop Leadership skills Build self-esteem Have fun JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) No War Fighting • FOCUS ON: • Adventure training • Leadership development • Confidence Building

24. JCLC Program of Instruction • Core • Rappelling • Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) • Map Reading and Land Navigation • Water Survival • Awards/Graduation Ceremonies • 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) • Integrated • Physical Fitness • Leadership • Drill and Ceremonies • Personal Hygiene and Field Sanitation

25. JROTC’s Collective Approach Holistic View of 21st Century Education Critical for bringing “real world” content into the classroom

26. 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!

27. DoD Partner Hosts JROTCDistance Learning Courses • How to Write Effectively • Internet Safety • Conflict Resolution • Improve Test Taking Skills • Time Management • First Aid Click the image to visit an external website

28. 50+ STEM Partners in Education

29. THE RESULT SERIOUS GAMES DIGITAL SOLUTIONS TO MANAGE , DELIVER, and ASSESS INSTRUCTION

30. THE Reward

31. 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

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