n theory, CTE students should be better prepared for automation
In reality, this should be the case especially seeing as though many trades already deal with automation on a daily basis. Hopefully today's students continue to develop both the technical and transferable skills in order to be prepared for what the future holds.
The introduction of ChatGPT
How is this going to affect those 'academic' courses that he mentions in this article? Do universities and colleges have a plan for the introduction of this type of technology?
how automation will affect the job prospects for today’s students
Should my own kids show an interest in the trades, I will strongly encourage them to pursue skilled trades that cannot be replaced by automation. No matter how many robots or AI devices a company may have you will still require skilled tradespeople, such as an electrician an industrial millwright to install and maintain them.
the combination will give them greater agility when automation threats come knocking tomorrow.
I agree with this point. When students have both transferable and technical skills they are very versatile and head into the workforce with many skills that others do not have. They often have thorough critical thinking and problem solving skills which also sets them apart.
courses and programs within the “academic” curriculum emphasize subject-matter knowledge and the development of broadly applicable skills
I find it interesting that he uses the word 'academic' curriculum....what is the curriculum we teach for the various trades called if this is the case?? Based on some of what I am reading, it seems as though he is talking out both sides of his mouth at the same time.
First, average automation risks decrease as education level goes up, largely because jobs requiring bachelor’s degrees involve a greater number of transferable skills that are less easy to automate
I do not agree with the language in this sentence. The way it is worded makes it seem as though those with a bachelor degree have more transferable skills than those who obtained a college diploma/apprenticeship. There are statistics out there proving St Clair College actually has a higher employment rate post graduation than the University of Windsor.
Career and technical education courses and programs need to equip students with both.
Should this be left up to teachers?? Do teachers, other than those us in with trade experience, have the knowledge and thorough understanding to be able to equip our students with both? Just some food for thought...
The introduction of ChatGPT last fall thrust artificial intelligence into the national consciousness, putting an exclamation mark on questions about how automation will affect the job prospects for today’s students. This has particular salience given that concerns about the cost of college have prompted parents and policymakers to embrace career and technical education programs, which prepare students for the workforce. How should we think about the intersection of these two trends? Is AI going to gut the kinds of jobs that CTE will prepare students for, or is CTE a key to preparing students for an AI-infused future? I’ve been wondering about all of this and thought it worth reaching out to someone who’s actually studied it. Cameron Sublett is an associate professor and director of the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and h
Just learning about this stuff since starting at the University of Windsor
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For an article in written in 2023 it really lacks inclusive language. I know everyone can't be on top of every term out there but when an expert is picked and they are supposed to be educated they are doing a lot of harm to people within certain populous using non inclusive terms.
“relevance and rigor,” and away from its “dark history” of tracking disadvantaged students into low-wage, low-opportunity occupations.
"The dark history" I think this is something that we need to break in society. For too long has blue collar jobs been looked down upon which is the reason why we are currently in a shortage of skilled trades.