The brand new CDX 2020 Winter/Spring catalog is available now! 

Topics: Curriculum, catalog, light vehicle, medium/heavy

In the classroom, students are usually judged on their individual ability to successfully learn new material. They rely on their own know-how and self-discipline for everything from studying to passing tests.

But with such an intense focus on individual performance, how can students develop the skills needed to work as part of a team?

Topics: Curriculum, Soft Skills

As an instructor, your goal is to make sure your students are fully prepared for future employment. When it comes to working with today’s vehicles, that includes helping students learn plenty of important, technical skills.

But how well are your students prepared to interact with customers, co-workers, and supervisors?

Topics: Curriculum, Soft Skills

What do your students need to succeed as skilled technicians?

You might be quick to list a series of technical skills, but what about employability skills?

Employability skills, also known as “job-keeping skills” are overlooked in many programs. However, they can often mean the difference between a student who successfully transitions into new position and one who can’t seem to land or keep a job in the industry.

Topics: Curriculum, Soft Skills

The second edition of Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair is here! Are you wondering what new things you can expect from this updated and expanded version? 

Topics: Curriculum, LV or MLR Online

Have you checked out your new CDX Online courseware? 

Topics: Fundamentals of Automotive Technology ONLINE, Curriculum, Instructors, CDX Support, LV or MLR Online

The latest edition of Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems is here!

Wondering what there is to look forward to in the second edition? Not only has it been updated to align with the latest ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Program Standards, the second edition includes six new chapters that reflect the most up-to-date technological innovations in medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. 

Topics: Curriculum, Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems

Our brand-new e-learning platform is here! 

Topics: Curriculum, CDX Support

Safety.

It’s not the most exciting subject in the automotive classroom, but it’s certainly one of the most important. Even if your students aren’t eagerly awaiting your lesson on how to use eye protection or the importance of inspecting equipment, you know how necessary it is for students to absorb and follow safety guidelines. All it takes is one accident to ruin a person’s day, week, or even their entire life, which means skimping on teaching safety is not an option.

Topics: Curriculum, Instructors, Safety

Students hate taking tests and instructors hate grading them. So why should you spend more time than necessary dealing with testing?

Many students (and at least a few instructors) might wish they could skip test-taking altogether, but the truth is that tests can be valuable indicators of a student’s progress and skills. They can also help instructors and students identify gaps in knowledge and pinpoint what still needs to be learned. 

Topics: Student Engagement, Curriculum