“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
Building a
Framework for
Learning
JROTC Leadership Education and Training
(Leadership, Character, and Student Success)
Mission: To Motivate Young People to Be Better Citizens
Vision: To Continue to Develop 21st Century Learning, Improve Academic
Achievement, Responsibility, and Fitness
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
• Prepare Students to do their Best in School and in Life
– Teach a Broad Spectrum of subjects; American History, Technology Awareness,
Wellness, Fitness, Geography, First Aid, Map Skills and more
– Train Students in Personal Skills; studying effectively, taking tests
– Train Students in Leadership Skills; motivating others, planning, making decisions
• Increase their Interest in their Country and their Community
– Responsibilities as Citizens
– Freedoms all Americans Enjoy
• Develop their Confidence and Self-Discipline
– Instructors Teaching and Setting the Example
– Learn Values; LDRSHIP
JROTC Overview
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
Measures of Effectiveness SY 08-09
School
JROTC
Attendance
90%
93%
Graduation (Seniors)
86%
98%
2.7
2.9
GPA
JROTC Curriculum
JROTC Goals
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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
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
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Test Preparation
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
Raw Data Analysis Results by Grade
Math General Principles
# Students
Avg Pt
Increase
Avg %
Increase
% Students
w/ Increase
9th
66
13.36
37%
85.1%
10th
32
12.34
26%
81.3%
11th
15
11.8
28%
80.0%
12th
15
11.2
21%
86.7%
Overall
128
12.67
31%
83.6%
General Principles
• 83.6% of all students increased
their scores
• The average increase was 31%
Math Problem Solving
# Students
Avg Pt
Increase
Avg %
Increase
% Students
w/ Increase
9th
54
14.76
35%
87%
10th
32
9.88
25%
68.8%
11th
13
8.08
18%
61.5%
12th
12
6.33
19%
50%
Overall
111
11.66
29%
74.8%
Problem Solving
• 74.8% of all students increased
their scores
• The average increase was 29%
21st Century Vision & Design
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
 Student-centered
Learning Model
 Meaningful interaction with instructional
Hands-on
Interactive
Activities
& Feedback
materials, peers, and instructors
 Hands-on experience (action learning)
 Sequential & progressive 4yr course design
Academic Rigor
 curriculum designed and developed by
experienced educators up to the doctorate level
 challenge cadets to analyze, plan, manage,
write, speak, reflect, and improve
Leveraged Technology
 interactive multimedia, games, and simulations
 web-based portals to support a geographically
dispersed organization
Leadership/Citizenship
Development Model
 Formal and informal mechanisms to maximize
individual potential. For example:
 Team Competitions; Unit Leadership Roles &
Responsibilities; Service Learning; Peer
Mentorship; Adopt-a-School program
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC)
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
OBJECTIVES
Build Citizenship
Develop Leadership skills
Build Self-Esteem
Have Fun
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Core
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Rappelling
Leadership Reaction
Course (LRC)
Map Reading and Land
Navigation
Water Survival
Awards/Graduation
Ceremonies
FOCUS ON:
• Adventure Training
• Leadership Development
• Confidence Building
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”
JROTC
Leadership
Character
Student Success!
Questions
“Motivating young people to be better citizens”