A much needed element in academic instruction is the action of
creating real-world connections in the classroom. This action
promotes student engagement, as well as student achievement,
through the authenticity of learning. Our dedicated educators in
the State of Hawaii are continually seeking innovative strategies to
connect their classroom lessons to real-world experiences.
Another benefit of creating this real-world connection is that
these experiences nurture students' professional interests and
future career pathways.
A great example of this type of academic innovation was seen in a
recent teacher externship initiated by Mrs. Nicole Yasuda. Nicole
is the Graphic Design and Technology teacher in the Creative Arts
and Technology Academy at Farrington High School.
Please click on the link below to learn more about Nicole's Teacher Externship experience.
