http://aged.illinois.edu/vision.php Look at the mission statements at Illinois. I think their "innovative leader in experiential and outreach education for traditional and non-traditional youth and adults in the Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences..." says alot about future thinking in Ag Ed.
Thinking also about High School administration, school boards, and elected folks that make the decisions regarding our high schools. Seems very rarely they are teachers with real teaching experience.
What would our schools look like if they were run by the teachers, principals and students?
Would we get along with teacher's in charge? I think so. Our department meetings were better than staff meetings. At least we were cohesive, not being talked down to. I think what I was thinking was having experienced teachers involved in the decision making process, instead of cram down policy or "let's get ideas from the teachers" then dismiss them.
What is your preferred educational theory in regards to Ag Education?
ReplyDeleteMy thesis is on Infusing Critical Thinking into our Ag Ed curriculum. I am going to use handicapping of horse races as the model.
ReplyDeleteAg education has changed so much since I took FFA in high school in 1960. Even though the program has changed the values haven't.
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ReplyDeleteLook at the mission statements at Illinois. I think their "innovative leader in experiential and outreach education for traditional and non-traditional youth and adults in the Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences..." says alot about future thinking in Ag Ed.
Look at these for suggestions.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.emtech.net/learning_theories.htm
Thinking also about High School administration, school boards, and elected folks that make the decisions regarding our high schools. Seems very rarely they are teachers with real teaching experience.
ReplyDeleteWhat would our schools look like if they were run by the teachers, principals and students?
About 32 degrees this morning in the old pueblo! Nice ride on the Harley getting to class! YEE HAW!
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Run by teachers. We already have little kingdoms. Each of us would be at each other's throats with our own political agendas.
ReplyDeleteQ: Would we get along with teacher's in charge?
http://www.emtech.net/learning_theories.htm
ReplyDeleteWorking on these. No conclusion yet.
Too many theories to sift through. I suggest you consider 1 or 2 of these.
ReplyDeleteWould we get along with teacher's in charge? I think so. Our department meetings were better than staff meetings. At least we were cohesive, not being talked down to. I think what I was thinking was having experienced teachers involved in the decision making process, instead of cram down policy or "let's get ideas from the teachers" then dismiss them.
ReplyDeleteFor CTE look at Vygotsky, Piaget or experiential. They are the most prevalent. I am working on Critical Thinking Theory and application.
ReplyDeleteIt's too deep for my mind today. Time for r & r.
ReplyDeleteIf Ag Ed is to remain a viable force, then you/it must seek out ways to belong in cities. Too many city schools don't have great Ag programs.
ReplyDeleteYa, and the best programs are in the urban areas as well....
ReplyDeleteI'm doing my part for agriculture this week. I'm eating my way through all the parts of the food pyramid.
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