FAMS 2: CORE ELEMENTS

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What Is the Ford Partnership for Advanced
Studies (Ford PAS)?

• Academically rigorous, standards-based curriculum
  
• Program that creates dynamic partnerships between
  high schools, higher education, business, and the
  community
• Taught in high school
• Links classroom learning with the challenges of
  post-secondary education and the expectations of
  the workplace

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Why Was Ford PAS Developed?

• Declining number of young people pursuing careers
  in math, science, engineering, and technology
• Shrinking pool of qualified applicants to
  college, universities, and business that rely on
  a skilled, well-prepared workforce
• Need to increase college access and success among
  under-represented students

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What Does Ford PAS Look Like?

• 2-1/2 year elective sequence that begins in
  either the freshman or sophomore year of high
  school
• Consists of 5 semester-long courses
• Each course composed of 3 modules, each 6 weeks
  long
• Created as a flexible program can be used
  in-school, after-school, or as a summer program
  full curriculum or individual courses or modules

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What Is the Content of Ford PAS?

• Core Curriculum
• Teaching/Learning Philosophy
• Community Involvement

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The Ford PAS ProgramCore Curriculum Elements
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Core Curriculum Elements

• Academic Knowledge
• Rigorous Content
• Addresses National Standards
• Interpersonal and Human Performance Skills
• Key Skills (Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving,
  Communication, Teamwork)
• Business Concepts
• Lens through which knowledge and skills are taught

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Ford PAS Module Titles

• Module
• From Concept to Consumer Building a Foundation
  in Problem Solving
• Media and Messages Building a Foundation of
  Communication Skills
• People at Work Building a Foundation of
  Research Skills
• Careers, Companies and Communities
• Closing the Environmental Loop
• Planning for Efficiency
• Planning for Business Success
• Ensuring Quality
• From Data to Knowledge
• Reverse Engineering
• Different by Design
• Energy for the Future
• The Wealth of Nations
• Markets Without Borders
• Global Citizens

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The Ford PAS ProgramTeaching/Learning Philosophy
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Teaching/Learning Philosophy

• Project Based linking classroom learning with
  its application in the real world
• Performance Driven students demonstrate
  learning in a variety of ways

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The Ford PAS ProgramCommunity Partnerships
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Community Partnerships

• High Schools
• Colleges and Universities
• Business and Industry
• Community-Based Organizations

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Implementation Strategy for Ford PAS

• Develop partnerships with local businesses,
  colleges/universities, and community-based
  organizations to support their local schools in
  delivering Ford PAS

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Why Become Involved?

• Recruit well-prepared, motivated students
• Recruit talented, skilled workforce
• Share expertise
• Provide practical learning experiences
• Develop collaborative relationships
• Keep classroom learning up-to-date
• Demonstrate corporate citizenship by improving
  the lives and prospects of young people
• Prepare the future workforce to meet the demands
  of tomorrow

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A good company delivers excellent products and
services. A great one delivers excellent products
and services, and strives to make the world a
better place. Bill Ford, Chairman Ford
Motor Company