Just like the world of engineering (or the rollercoaster ride of parenting 🎢), there are many decisions to make. Teachers, like captains at the helm, make choices about classroom management, procedures, assessments, grading, incentives, and discipline, all varying based on their unique school environment. Sometimes these decisions are intricate puzzles, and at other times, they call for collaboration. 🧩🤝

Many cutting-edge engineering companies have started using Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to navigate through decision-making. This process is like a Swiss Army knife - it can apply to a multitude of decisions!

Career Technical Education is taught by professionals such as myself. And in such cases, CTE teachers are selecting curriculum as well.

Goals 🎯

  • Foster collaboration and feedback from educators & other relevant individuals (this could include professionals, parents, and even students at some level - everyone’s voice matters! 🗣️)
  • Create living documents. Reflections and updated information are not just welcomed, they’re celebrated! 🎉
  • Encourage the adaptation of existing new and old ideas for today’s dynamic classrooms.

Sections 📚

These are all optional. And updates at any time are not just encouraged, they’re a sign of growth! 🌱

  • Decision - What is the current decision?
  • Status - Is the decision made? Awaiting feedback? Under analysis?
  • Decision Context - What is prompting this analysis?
  • Problem Statement - What are we trying to solve? 🧩
  • Options Considered - Likely long presentation of options
  • Decision rationale - Useful when there are many options
  • Implementation Plan - May point to other documents
  • Potential Risks and Mitigation
  • Reflections and Lessons Learned
  • References and appendixes

Remember, every decision is a step forward in our journey of shaping the future! 🌟