Session 28 and 29 - Agricultural Literacy Presentation Days

What are you curious about?
What we have to write for the student choice points? I don't see an actual assignment in the handbook.

• For each of the events/items that you are using for student choice points you will need to write a description of what the event was, what you learned, and how you will be able to use this information in your future. You should also include any other evidence that you can to show that you were in attendance at the event (i.e. - an agenda, a ticket stub, photos, etc.). In addition, you need a cover page and a table of the events and the number of points for each event/item, and then a total number of points.

The roundtable discussion.

• See you in class on Thursday. Come ready to discuss your field-based observations.

The Penn State guidelines for lesson plans.

• Unit and lesson plans are thoroughly taught in AEE 412. The essential elements of lesson plans are covered in detail, and are expected in each lesson plan written by a teacher candidate in the agricultural education program.

Classroom management, effective powerpoint use, etc.?

• Take AEE 412 :-)

How do you get baby snapping turtles!?

• Hmmm... talk with Cory?

Where can you find the standards at?

• The PA Academic Standards can be found at http://www.pdesas.org/standard/standardsdownloads
• The PA Agriculture Standards/Benchmarks can be found at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/teacher_resources/7392/agricultural_education/507869 under the section titled "Determining Curriculum Content"
• The AFNR standards can be found at https://www.ffa.org/documents/learn/FINAL_AFNR_Standards_v3_2_4_6_09.pdf

How do you declare a major?

• When you reach 5th semester standing, you will be sent an email directing you to officially declare your major. You should be "in" a major prior to that time, however, as the coursework that you are completing needs to be in an area that will ensure a timely graduation. If you need to sit down and talk with an advisor, please let me know.

What did you learn?
Cool ways to do fun activities
Useful teaching tips for all age groups
Predator/prey game
Hands-on activities for classes
Ways to use cool teaching aids
Creative ideas
Variety of games

What do you want to learn more about?
Majors and minors

• Check out the college majors/minors page at http://agsci.psu.edu/students/academics You can click on any of the majors and minor to learn more about them, and determine the coursework requirements for each. You can even see who you would contact for more information for each major/minor.

The resources in room 007.

• Room 007 is the student teacher room. The room has resources available to the student teachers for use when they complete their micro-teaching, prepare unit/lesson plans, etc. It is really their "home base" for the semester when they need a place on campus to work/plan/use the resources for teaching.

More on teaching/teaching tips/cool ways to teach.

• AEE 412 does a lot with teaching methods, and how to effectively teach!

Time management strategies.

• There are many books, and several classes on managing time. We do talk a little bit about stress/time management from the teacher's perspective in AEE 413.

Session 26: What is your vision for the Future?

Thank you so much for a fun session. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and remember:

Be The Change YOU Want to See in the World. - Ghandi

Please, Take 2 minutes and watch this video:

Here are the visions of the future that members of the 2013 AEE 100 class have:

• I have a vision to lead a program where "No" or "we can't" are not acceptable words.  To cultivate a mindset that we can do everything because we want to change the world. We have the responsibility to feed the world and I hope to inspire students to embrace this challenge and work together to overcome.
• I have a vision to be the person who takes the time to be the best educator possible. I want to impact a student's life in such a way that they can reach their highest goals and create an amazing future with their vision. I hope to do this by creating a secondary agriculture program in my high school!
• I have a vision of building confidences in my students that allows them to feel prepared as competent leaders of our society. I want my students to realize how much potential each one of them has to make a difference and that each of them are important. For each of them to realize that they can be the spark that allows great things to occur in the world, influencing their community in unbelievable ways.
• I have a vision of helping make it so that 60% of NYC children tell the difference between a radish and a potato. For students without FFA or 4H to learn and love agriculture as much as those that are lucky enough to have a program. For those poverty stricken areas to be able to eat more than TV dinners and dollar menu items.
• I have a vision of educating people about the positive effects of agriculture in their community and the world. I believe that many people have negative attitudes about agriculture because they are misinformed due to depending on media sources for their education.  This needs to change, and the best way to change it is by teaching how agriculture benefits us as individuals and a community through a total school based agricultural education program with FFA, SAE, and classroom instruction.  This is my mission.
• I have a vision of being an agriculture teacher in a model program. I want to model Ms. Melanie Bloom's (Iowa) chapter global community service, provide Mike Honeycutt's (The Council) knowledge of SAEs, and promote accurate recordkeeping like Kevin Keith (LPS). I want to the enthusiasm of Ms. Stephanie Joliff (Ohio). I want to implement my officer, POA, CDE and SAE Plans. I want to be the ag teacher that embraces every piece of knowledge that was given to me at Penn State in the AEE program.
• I have a vision of impacting the world by educating the younger generations and watch them prosper through my teachings. I hope they remember me when they look back at what I helped them learn as they continue to achieve greatness.
• I have a vision of in the future directly helping in the conversation of a species to impact our environment while participating in Wildlife Conversation Extension programs to convince people how serious of an issue it is.
• I have a vision of teaching children and adults to appreciate and understand the nature that surrounds us. Both our local natural world of plants and animal as well as global plants and animals. I want to help people be a part of conservation efforts all over the planet.
• I have a vision of increasing global knowledge of conservation and environmental impacts. I want to help everyone understand their contributions to the world and their role in it.
• I have a vision of engaging in entrepreneurial edge in beef production as we reinvent family farming.
• I have a vision of making a wine that brings people together. A wine that when they see/taste it, great memories will come to them. I want to make lives happier!
• I have a vision of helping farmers produce exportable product that keeps them relevant and successful as producers.
• I have a vision of helping students create a vision for their own future, so that they can make a difference.
• I have a vision of working in a diverse community where I will learn from my student's differences how to be a better teacher. I will one day improve the lives of my students by showing them they have career options in their communities. 
• I have a vision of the future of helping schools partner with environmental centers to get students actively engaged in protecting and preserving our environment.
•  I have a vision of developing agriculture courses in every high school across America. I come from a city. My high school did not have agricultural education. I feel like if there are more agriculture classes, it will allow more students to become informed producers and will therefore make decision to impact the future.
• I have a vision of helping make is to agricultural education programs have events for their students in to compete in that represent a wide variety of species. While PA FFA members are allowed to show livestock and dairy, there is no or limited outlets for individuals wishing to show horses. I hope to help facilitate a state wide FFA Horse show for members.
• I have a vision of contributing to protecting agriculture and our nation's food supply through my career as a large animal veterinarian. I plan to genetically improve the Holstein breed through my involvement in the dairy cattle industry and help to develop the next generation of our country's youth as a 4-H leader.
• I have a vision maximizing my education at Penn State to have a career that helps farmers grow and find success in overcoming the hardships of their industry.
• I have a vision working in urban agriculture to end food deserts in America.
• I have a vision of bringing more agriculture education programs to high schools with diverse meaningful hands-on learning experiences.

Session 25 - Philosophy (Shoeboxes)

What are you curious about?
Field observation journal... How long should it be?

• The journals should be long enough to describe your experiences, and what you learned from it. I think if you answer the questions in the assignment handbook, you will be just fine.

Business memo... what is it?

• Answered in class. If you still have questions, please talk with Dr. Ewing.

Does Renee have record of our hours that we have turned in for our 80 hours?

• Once you turn in your hours, Renee places them in a file folder with your name. I access these at the end of the semester to see who has completed the hours. Make sure you get the hours/forms to Renee.

How did the shoe box tie in?

• The shoe box was designed to get students to visually depict their educational philosophy of agricultural and/or environmental education. This was a hands-on approach to get students thinking about their philosophy.

Teaching Strategies?

• This is mainly taught in AEE 412, but if you want to get a good reference book for teaching methods, I would suggest... Newcomb, L. H., McCracken, J.D., Warmbrod, J.R., Whittington, M. S. Methods of teaching agriculture. Danville, IL: Interstate.

Do we learn any agricultural mechanics?

• In the PSU teacher preparation program there are 2 courses that focus on agricultural mechanics. One is AEE 297B and the other is AEE 350.

The Cordivano Scholarship??

• Check out the Teach Ag email blast for information on the scholarship. OR check out http://agsci.psu.edu/international/undergraduates/funding/international-agriculture-intag-minor-student-opportunities for more information

Aquaculture?

• Many of the schools in PA teach Aquaculture using contained systems in their classrooms/laboratories. It is a great way to teach animal science concepts while not having your traditional "farm" type animals. Many schools use Tilapia (an African fish) or bass as their fish of choice, but you can use other types of aquatic animals for this purpose.

When are modules due?

• The handbook provides recommended dates at various points throughout the semester, with the final deadline being November 21st. If you want any type of extension, you need to negotiate that with the module reviewer, Deb Herman.

Can we use student choice points for attendance, if we know we will be here?

• Yes, perfect attendance still counts.

Do we provide our philosophy statement when we interview for teaching positions?

• Absolutely. This is a document that interview teams/administrators want to see. This enables them to learn more about your understanding of education, and how you visualize putting your philosophy into action.

Do student choice points get turned in hard copy or on-line?

• You turn them in via hard copy and in the drop box on ANGEL.

What did you learn?

Everybody's teaching philosophy

Ideas to put in my final philosophy

Howie is awesome.

More ways to get student choice points (Don't forget... 5 points if you share your shoebox with someone outside of class!)

Same big ideas on philosophy, but many people have small variations

Ag. Ed. is more than just cows, sows, and plows

Many new terms

The "Metamorphosis Clap" (Just so everyone knows... I am going after the Trademark and Copyright on this :-)

Firework clap!

Think outside the box!

Diversity is important

People stink at arts and crafts

The theme for FFA this year is "Ignite"

My peers are very creative!

What do you want to learn more about?

Dr. Ewing and Dr. Foster's philosophy statements... 

• We may have to include these as examples in the future.

The future of ag. ed... 

• Next class session.

How can we build our philosophy to impress our employer

• I think it comes down to being honest in what you believe and then articulating that on paper, as well as in the interview. 

How long should our board game take?

• You will be sharing your games in 3-5 minutes. However, for the actual game, it can take as long as necessary... when you have your students doing this in your classroom.

If we get more than 200 student choice points, do we get extra credit?

• No, but good work if you do!

How do we prove that we shared our shoebox with someone else?

• You just note it in your student choice point section for that assignment and tell a little bit about who you shared it with and what they responded. Beyond that, it is a total "trust" thing on my part.

How do I get involved with clubs/organizations?

• Check out the college clubs and organizations' page at http://agsci.psu.edu/students/activities

What forms are necessary for the Ag. Lit. Lesson?

• The learner satisfaction form needs to be completed by each student and then you can complete/compile a summary of the results.
• Two digital pictures (minimum of 2)
• Lesson Plan/presentation materials
• Powerpoint presentation for our class session in AEE 100
• Each person must complete/turn in a 1 - 2 page reflection on the teaching experience.
• Advisor form??? - I am not sure what you mean by this one... Maybe just a signature from the person that supervised/saw you teach?

Session 24 - Special populations

What are you curious about?
How many people develop an IEP?

• This is dependent upon the group that completes the evaluation/determines eligibility. Ultimately, IEP teams can end up being around 6 - 8 people.

Special populations in higher education?

• Check out the Penn State site at http://equity.psu.edu/ods for the Office of Disability Services and how this is handled at Penn State.

Where to get student choice points?

• You propose it, and we can figure it out together... but I bet we will approve it, if it is advancing you professionally/educationally!

How IEP's vary from state to state and when students are placed outside of the "normal school setting".

• The question of variation from state to state is that the overall items that are addressed are similar, but the formatting may vary.
• In terms of school placement, it often comes down to what is best educationally for the student, and safety of that child/other students.

How do we modify when we are in a shop setting?

• Many times it is a matter of having others help, whether that is a student, an aide, or you as the teacher. The main thing is to be aware of safety issues.

Philosophy boxes.

• Be ready to share on Tuesday!

Will we have a chance to develop an IEP in college?

• Not currently in our programming, but this is an interesting question for the teacher educators in our program to consider!

What did you learn?
About IEPs and what they are for
Accommodations and modifications
Interventions
Much of what we already do in "good teaching" can help all students learn.
About disabilities/barriers
IEPs vary greatly depending on the needs of the student
A real life example of an IEP!!!

What do you want to learn more about? 
How far will a teacher go to help a student before they are moved to another class?

• I think this totally depends on the support of that teacher and the other teachers/aides in the school.

Our role as the teacher in an IEP meeting?

• You will be considered the "general education" teacher, and your role is to share how the student is performing in your class. This will help the team make decisions on how best to serve the student in the future.

How to maintain a classroom when accommodating to all students?

• I think this comes back to good planning and use of resources. You need to be prepared to include the students, and many times this is just by making sure they are safe and included in the activities at a level appropriate for their skills. You would be amazed at how other students will "come around" a classmate when they need help. Some students have a great deal of "care" for others.

There are a lot of specific disabilities, and we can't learn about them all now. We need to get out and work with students and experience the many different needs of students.

IEP meetings.

• Some of the cooperating centers may allow you to sit in on a meeting, with special permission of the parent, but many times you will need to wait until you are a teacher in a district to serve.

Who makes the IEP?

• Once a child has been identified with a special need, it is really up to the IEP team to make the decisions on how to best serve the student. The team is often made up of teachers (special education and general education), counselors, school psychologists, parents/guardians, potentially an administrator, etc. 

What makes each ag program/school different?

• In my view it is the teacher, and how they work with every student... not just the "superstars" in their program. I think it goes a long way when a teacher builds rapport with every student in a program no matter the level of the student's knowledge, skill, or ability.

Session 22 - Career panel

What are you curious about?
Being a SITC officer. It seemed very interesting.

• You may want to contact David directly, if you have specific questions.

How well does USAJobs.gov fit with WFS jobs?

• I would sign up for their notifications and then decide whether or not you want to stay on their list.

What do we do if we decide we don't want to teach, but we didn't do internships?

• I think you will want to be able to show on your resume the ways in which you engaged in other activities/experiences that may be of interest to a potential employer.

Learning where to look and do research on cooperating schools.

• We have a candidate meeting in February where you will get the list of schools. We also provide you with and overview of how you can search programs/find out more about them.

Internships and other opportunities outside of teaching.

• You should connect with Richard Rateau... College of Agricultural Sciences Coordinator of Experiential Learning and Career Services

When will the other two reading reflections for the semester be?

• Stay tuned :-)

How do I get in contact with David H.?

• If you did not pick up a business card, let me know (Dr. Ewing)

How intimidating was the interview for David with the USDA?

What did you learn?

AEE degree is very flexible

More options with AEE degree than just teaching

Common to change careers

Broad range of careers in Ag. Ed.

David's job is awesome!

Ag. Ed. looks good to the USDA

Career versus job

That Mrs. Pontius taught at more than one school.

USDA has some "cool" (edited version) jobs

SITC - I thought of drugs when he mentioned smuggling

A lot

That being an agricultural education teacher is much more of a time commitment when compared to a regular teacher.

What do you want to learn more about?

USDA

• Check out their website at www.usda.gov

Jobs in the equine field that relate to AEE?

Cooperating schools for 2015?

• We will have a list in February of 2014.

More about jobs/internships with PA Farm Bureau.

• Check out their website at www.pfb.com for employment opportunities and a lot of other great information about their organization.

Is my lesson plan lame, or not?

• We will let you know :-)

What is a good Master's degree to support an AEE undergraduate degree?

• I think it depends on what career path(s) that you may eventually want to take.

More about David... how did finding internships in close areas work out and how did he move up from your intern position to your career?

Session 16 - Digital Competency

Look for Materials in Angel

Resource links:
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Responses to Tickets Out

What are you curious about?

• Technology in Elementary Education
• Check this out: http://www.edutopia.org/stw-differentiated-instruction-technology-integration
• Taking time to assess my on personal digital citizenship
• This is awesome: http://www.edudemic.com/teachers-guide-digital-citizenship/
• Will technology  continue to grow in all schools?
• Here is one envisioned future: http://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2013/08/map-education-technology-through-2040-infographic
• Is it okay to have students as friends on facebook and follow on Twitter?
• Must check your school policy. I think Twitter is better because it is open and public. I would not friend students on Facebook. Here is something from Facebook for Educators: https://www.facebook.com/FBforEducators
• Ways I can start a digital community with students?
• This is fun: http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/question/how-do-we-build-digital-cohorts-and-academic-communities
• Using Social Media to my advantage
• Here you go: http://mashable.com/2013/07/29/teachers-social-media/
• What we if we make a contract and some student's don't sign?
• All students participate in writing the contract for ownership. If they do not sign, perhaps they need to find a different class?
• How long after I deactivate my Facebook account is my info gone?
• Some say never. https://www.facebook.com/help/www/224562897555674
• How many people have Facebook?
• http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/resource-how-many-people-use-the-top-social-media/

What did you learn?

1. How much students use technology at home!
2. How digital citizenship impacts people everyday
3. Let's help students use digital resources wisely
4. It is about what we CAN do, not jsut about what we DON'T want them to do
5. How to educate students/parents about their digital presence.
6. If you would not tell your Grandmother, do not post it
7. Use social media as tool, don't hide from it
8. Alive, Alert, Awake, Enthusiastic

What do you want to learn more about?

• Incorporating Social Media in the Classroom
• See Above Links
• How technology improves learning outside of the classroom?
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• Guidelines for professional digital profile appearances
• See Above Links
• How can I utilize social media to make a positive impact on others?
• See Above Links
• What will be on the MidTerm?
• Come to Tuesday's class session!
• Is it appropriate to have a facebook page for FFA?
• Absolutely, just let your administration know!
• So, how do we use Twitter?
• Resource Link:        http://www.scribd.com/doc/78279977/Twitter-for-Teachers
• How to Start?
  Go to Twitter.com. Create a professional account to use. Example: @LastNameFirstNameAgEd.
   USE THE RESOURCE LINK BELOW!! It is awesome!
  Tweet or Re-Tweet (RT)…
  
  
  Twitter Profiles to follow
  Teach Ag Program, @TeachAgPSU,
  Mike Wood, Cumberland Valley Ag Teacher, @CV_Aggie
  Matt Eddy, Iowa Agscience Instructor, @AgEd4Me
  Robin McLean, New Jersey Agriscience Instructor & ACTE Teacher of Year, @RCMCLean
  Arne Duncan, USDE Secretary of Education, @arneduncan
  CASE, Curriculum for Ag Science Education, @case4learning
  NAAE Teach  Ag Campaign, @Teach_Ag
  Ellen Thompson, Teach Ag  Campaign Coordinator, @ellencthompson
  NAAE, National Association of Ag Educators @NAAE
  Top Ten- http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/05/25/twitter-follow-education-technology/
  PSU College of Ag, @agsciences
  
  
  Hashtags to follow
  ·        #teachag
  ·        #psuaged13
  ·        #agedu
  ·        #edchat
  ·        #agchat
  
  
  
  

Session 15 - What do I have to do to graduate?

What are you curious about?
PRAXIS/PAPA exams

• Hopefully the information provided in class today, will help you on your way. If you need additional information, check out http://www.pa.nesinc.com/GetInfo.aspx?f=PA001_TestPage.html&c=Test%20Information&q=What%20is%20the%20cost%20of%20the%20test?&t=PA001&h=FindInfoTestFee for the PAPA exams and ets.org for the PRAXIS exams

Point for meeting with Dr. Baker earlier in the month for dinner/meeting, since I can't make Wednesday's meeting?

• Sure we can count this. Just remember to complete the write up that is required.

Another round table?

• This is put on by the Teach Ag Society. I am guessing the next one will not be until fall of 2014

PAPA/PRAXIS - do we sign up for these together?

• No, these are individual exams and you schedule on your own time.

Who do I talk to about the leadership development minor?

• Dr. Mark Brennan is the coordinator of the minor. His email address is mab187@psu.edu

When should I take my AG PRAXIS... I am a 2015 student teacher?

• I would recommend the fall of 2014.

All the "W" courses for AEE.

• The only "W" course in AEE is AEE 330W. Keep in mind that the requirement for "W" is a university requirement that says you must complete a 3-credit "W" course from your college. We are in the College of Agricultural Sciences, so you must complete a "W" course from our college.

How many points for the Great Insect Fair?

• 40 points

Why do they make you take so many credits you don't need?

• I am not sure which credits are being referred to here specifically, but I am guessing that it is because there are general education requirements, as well as major, and option requirements that need to be fulfilled. Specifically for the certification options of AEE, we are meeting the certification requirements for Agriculture, and we are required to take specific coursework (all part of the degree audit) to meet those requirements. In AEE 413 we talk more about what an agricultural education teacher is to know, understand, and be able to do before entering a classroom. It takes a lot of courses/experiences to get you ready for this career!

What did you learn?

What I need to do to be done.

That I am excited to take SCI ED 455

Teaching certification requirements

PAPA exams

How to best utilize my degree audit

Scheduling TIPS... great!

Different class opportunities

That you have to pay attention to your degree audit!

WF ED 413 covers some of the teacher requirements on the audit

What do you want to learn more about?

How to sign up for exams at PSU?

• You go through the websites listed above to determine when and where exams are offered.

Practice questions/tests on-line?

• If you go to the websites above there is a lot of information on the exams. Again, I am not sure which ones have special practice tests, etc., but I do know that they at least give you sample questions.

How to study for the exams?

• I am not sure that there is a good way to study other than to review the sample questions, and get a good night's sleep prior to the exam!

Is it possible to take summer classes to ease the fall/spring semester load?

• Yes, as long as the courses you need are offered in the summer.

I want to find internship opportunities in wine.

• I would suggest meeting with Dr. Richard Rateau to discuss. His email is rjr20@psu.edu

What classes are available to fulfill the ASM requirement.

• You are required to take AEE 350 in the fall prior to your student teaching. This fulfills 3 of the credits. We also strongly encourage you to take AEE 297B in the spring semester of your junior year as this will be content that you teach in most agricultural education programs. Both courses "fit" in as ASM credits. The AEE 297B does need to be petitioned, but this is a simple process.

Why is my Econ 102 not counting on my degree audit?

• I don't know. You may want to show this to your advisor and get it figured out, soon!

Minors in the College of Agricultural Sciences?

I would check out the following website that lists each minor. Also, you can click on each minor and see what the requirements of that minor are, and then when you find one that sounds interesting you should meet with the coordinator of that minor to discuss entering the minor. http://agsci.psu.edu/students/academics

When can you declare your minor?

• Minors are declared officially through e-lion and you can do this at any point after you are 5th semester standing. I say "officially through e-lion", because you should be working with the minor coordinator prior to that time to figure out the appropriate order of courses, etc. for the minor.

Session 14 - Multicultural Competence

What are you curious about?
What will happen when the population has no majority group anymore? How will this impact how teachers teach?

• I think that we are already moving in this direction, and thus the reason why we need to understand various cultures, and how to interact with others that are not the same as us.

About the population statistics. I had no idea.

Different city schools to visit. Where are the city schools?

• In PA our most urban schools are W.B. Saul  and Lincoln high in Philadelphia. We also have schools near population centers near Pittsburgh.

How to develop a relationship with Spanish teachers?

• I think it is a matter of talking with the other teachers, and seeing how you can work together.

How to get involved in Agri-ability?

• I would contact Dr. Connie Baggett at bbc@psu.edu

Growing ethnic populations.

Can I use National FFA Convention for some of my student choice points and/or 80 hour requirement?

• Yes, National FFA Convention can count for 50 points, and you can count towards your hours if you are working with a specific group of students that you can observe (ie student teaching center students).

I am curious about the diversity in FFA. (Ideas of incorporating inclusion).

• Check out this page https://www.ffa.org/About/NationalFFA/diversity_and_inclusion/Pages/Diversity-Milestones.aspx

What did you learn?

Multi-cultural competence (be aware of your learners experiences)

Respect other cultures (must understand your own)

Minority populations are growing quickly

How to incorporate multi-cultural topics into your classroom

Ways to incorporate diversity into your class

How the population is changing

What do you want to learn more about?

I think that INTAG could be more incorporated into this topic. How can we do this?

Why is the non-hispanic white population is dropping so quickly?

• The percentage is dropping, as the other groups are growing more quickly.

How to have more multi-cultural experiences in ag. classes?

• I think that we need to be sure to know what our school/community population looks like and then recruit students from our school population that represents those numbers. This will ensure your students will have multi-cultural experiences, if you school has this diversity.

The Spanish Ag. course that the speaker mentioned?

• The course is Spanish 105 and it is being taught this Spring semester. Check it out on the schedule of courses, and in the bulletin for a more thorough description.

How to motivate my students (if from a very rural area with little diversity) to care about International agriculture?

• I think that you would make them realize that international agriculture is important by teaching them about it in your classes, sharing videos of international agriculture, and how it impacts their lives each an every day from trade to foods that we would not have, if it wasn't for international opportunities.

Resources on diversity?

Here is just one school district's list that they provided to their teachers... http://mason.k12.il.us/havanajh/diversity_teacher.html

How do you incorporate teaching of diversity into your classroom, without making them feel targeted?

• I think this all comes back to making your classroom a safe environment for all students. Your students need to trust you that no matter what you are learning in your class, that you have their best in mind. You also need to make sure students know that they can come to you when they don't feel comfortable. They need to know that you care about them and that they can trust you.

Session 13 Follow Up - Games? What Games? October 8th

Remember:

All class materials on Angel (including Game Examples)

Assignments Pending:

- 20 hours of documented Field Experience

- 200 Student Choice Points

- Ag Literacy Lesson

- Final Copy of Philosophy Statement

- Instructional Game

Follow up to Ticket Outs

What are you curious about?

• Do we need to learn our Ag Literacy Lesson Audience Topic and Date onto Angel?
• No, email Dr. Foster (foster@psu.edu) & Dr. Ewing (jce122@psu.edu)
• Different way to adapt games to be effective in ag ed beyond board games.
• Yes! Any game will work!
• Teaching Options
• You need to tell me more for me to help...there are a lot!
• Why is it frowned upon to use a game with New Knowledge?
• Because you run the risk of student frustration of not being able to be successful
• Different Games made in the past
• All of 2010 and 2011 have been loaded to Angel. A book was not made in 2012 due to mitigating circumstances.
• Where is Goodwill in State College?
• Across from the State College High on Westerly
• Can we have the same "Base" Game as others?
• Yes
• How do Games work with disruptive classes?
• They don't. Don't use them with classes that do not have a certain level of respect.

What did you learn?

1. How games can be used in the classroom!
2. Where to get cheap games!
3. Why to play games!
4. How to be successful with Assignment #7

What do you want to learn more about?

• What type of games do not work?
• Games that are not well planned and thought out.
• What is better: Already Made Games or Invented Games?
• Depends on level of thought!
• Mid Term Exam
• There will be a review session!
• Will we talk about making instruction meaningful with a substitute?
• Yes, but not in AEE 100 :)
• I want to learn more about the field journal.
• What do you want to know? Read the assignment book and ask specific questions to instructors. Wide Open to your use.

AEE 100 - Ticket out - Session 12 - Lesson Plans

What are you curious about?

Examples of good lesson plans.

• You can find good examples of lesson plans on NAAE Communities of Practice; some that might be just what you are looking for, depending on your lesson

How much work needs to be put into each lesson?

• You need be able to use the plan to successfully implement the lesson.

Does micro-teaching work for ag. literacy?

• Yes, I believe this can count. Let's talk more.

How long are lesson plans?

• This really depends on the type of lesson, as well as the length of the class session.

Who will I teach my lesson to?

• You can get some ideas by looking at the assignment handbook, but we are open to many different options.

What can my lesson plan be on?

• We are open to a lot of ideas, as long as it revolves around agriculture/agricultural literacy.

How do we match up our lessons with state standards?

• This is discussed/taught in AEE 412.

Can I include my game into my ag. literacy lesson?

• Absolutely!

What did you learn?
About the components of the lesson.
The information that is in the lesson.
How important lessons are in getting ready for teaching.
A lot of thought goes into making great lessons!
5 blocks of a lesson
Measurable objectives

What do you want to learn more about?
How much does the lesson plan play into the actual class setting?

• It is a very important piece of the class. You must do going planning or the rest of the lesson will not come together.

Teaching methods

• AEE 412 is the class for you :-)

Can you use someone else's lesson plan and add/subtract from it?

• Yes, don't reinvent the wheel, just be sure to give credit to whom it is due.

I want to learn how to be certified to teach.

• Visit with Dr. Ewing, if you have questions on certification.

Ag standards for PA?

• There are no official Ag. Standards for PA, but you can find the suggested standards/benchmarks at http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/teacher_resources/7392/agricultural_education/507869 under the "Vision for Ag. Ed." book. They are at the end of the handbook.

Session 10 - Becoming an Agricultural Educator - ticket out

9/26/13 Ticket Out

What are you curious about?

The Ag. Olympics this weekend?

• Hopefully Jessie Ross answered your question, but if not feel free to drop her an email at jlr5617@psu.edu for more information, or you may just want to go by the Ag. Arena on Sunday and check it out!

Plan to Exit/Graduating on time

• Take a look at the Assignment handbook and let me know if you have any specific questions. Just remember to start on this SOON!!
• Graduating on time is important, and the plan to exit will help ensure this is possible.

Organic Chemistry on-line at Slippery Rock

• Ask around. I know there were fellow students that have taken the course. If they can't give you enough detail, let me know and I will help you get more information!

Who created Ag Ed Day?

• National Teach Ag Day information can be found at http://www.naae.org/teachag/teachagday.php There is always something great happening!

The benefits of becoming a student member of NAAE/PAAE?

• You get coverage on liability insurance, which I believe is up to 1 million dollars. You are also eligible for scholarships!
• Simply fill out the forms. Your memberships are paid for by other active members/teachers in the organization. 

When do you declare minors?

• You can officially declare a minor after you begin your 5th semester. However, you should be working with the minor advisor as soon as you know you are planning to complete a minor. You will need to make sure you are taking the appropriate "lower level" coursework that you will need to be successful in the minor.

What did  you learn?

About Ag. Ed. being under the CTE "umbrella".

Various teacher responsibilities

How to access my degree audit!!!

How to do an alternative degree audit.

I can petition certain classes

Must meet with advisors regarding petitions.

That teachers do much more than just "teach".

The PSU teacher candidate framework.

What do you want to learn more about?

The leadership option of AEE

• Check out http://aese.psu.edu/majors/aee/options-requirements/leadership-development-option 
• You may want to also set up an appointment with Dr. Mark Brennan to discuss the option further

My degree audit and how to match up courses with minors and/or double major.

• For the minor you will definitely want to meet with the minor coordinator for your specific minor. 
• For the double major, you will need to meet with advisors from both majors to compare the requirements and determine the courses that are required for both majors, and to determine where there is overlap.

More about petitioning, etc.

• Set up an appointment with your advisor to review your degree audit, and be prepared to ask specific questions!

Double majoring in 4 years.

• This is very difficult to do. You need to start very early to coordinate both majors (meeting with advisors from both majors/making a plan). Some majors "fit" better together, than what others do, so I won't say it is impossible, but it would be very difficult.

How personal files and information is used to evaluate whether or not to hire a teacher?

• School districts are planning to make a "hefty" investment when they hire any teacher. They do their homework on individuals (background checks with FBI, state police, child abuse, etc.). They also call personal references listed on your application (i.e. - university advisor, teacher education faculty, university supervisor - the person who watches you teach when you are student teaching, other people at the university). They will also use on-line resources to find out any information that they can about you (newspaper articles, Facebook/other social media searches, etc.).

Session 9 - The Premier Delivery System

What are you curious about?

The activities we did today.

Do we need to submit PAAE and NAAE membership forms?

• These are free for students, so it would be beneficial to do so!

More about philosophy application in schools.

• Schools implement their mission, vision, and philosophies into their everyday classes. Schools implement their philosophies through their actions and activities.

Teaching styles.

• Interesting site, and there is a quiz at the end to find out your teaching style.

Standardized testing.

• There are many ways to approach standardized testing, but if we do our "jobs" as educators then students will perform well on these and other exams (practical applications, etc.).

Can working at my farm's open house count as student choice or hours of community service for class? 

• I believe we can count this as a portion of your requirements. Let's talk more about how/what you do in this operation.

How to improve my teacher philosophy?

• You will receive feedback on your draft, and hopefully you will continue to adjust your philosophy statement throughout the semester.

How to include all three circles in the classroom activities?

• Each lesson should include connections to FFA and SAE. There are many ways to do this, but you can often connect the content to leadership opportunities or career development events. The SAE portion of the class session can connect back to the record keeping portion of SAE or the application to SAE opportunities.

What did you learn?

The 3 circles of Ag. Ed. (Classroom/Laboratory Instruction, FFA, SAE)

How the 3 circles work together. (How they intertwine)

How to connect agricultural education to all of the different theories.

What NCLB and CTC stand for and what they mean.

The Teach Ag Avenger program.

What do you want to learn more about?

The styles of learning.

• Here is an assessment on multiple intelligence that you can see what type of learner you are. http://www.literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

The 7 habits of a good teacher.

• Here is an interesting blog... http://www.ignitelearning.com/blog/2011/08/7-habits-for-highly-effective-teachers/

Career and Technical Education

• This website has a TON of information about CTE... http://www.careertech.org/career-technical-education/glance.html

Teach Ag Avengers... What do they do exactly?

• I would encourage you to contact any/all of them, and talk with them one-on-one. If you are unsure of who the current Avengers are, please check out the bulletin board on the 2nd floor of Ferguson!! Unite :-)

FFA...

• You will learn a lot more about FFA in AEE 311 (section 001). To whet your appetite, you can also check out all of the information on ffa.org to find out more about the National FFA Organization, and the many opportunities that it provides to students!

How can I use this game in my own classroom?

• You will need to adapt based on your content. There are many ways to modify others' games. 

SAE...

• Check out https://www.ffa.org/about/WhoWeAre/SAE/Pages/default.aspx for more information on the various types of SAE and opportunities connected to SAE and the FFA!

Session 7 - Philosophy

What are you curious about?

What all do I need to make my philosophy great and achievable?

• Time to think about what you believe about teaching and learning, and then the opportunity to implement.

Does Ag Ed have to be about FFA?

• Agricultural Education is not just about FFA. The FFA is an integral part of the agricultural education model in formal school settings. However, there are many examples of agricultural and environmental education that occur in non-formal settings that could guide your philosophy.

The philosophy paper and shoe box project.

• Check out the assignment handbook for the paper assignment, and if you have further questions about the shoe box, feel free to contact me (Dr. Ewing).

The involvement of all three circles in an overall ag course.

• Next Tuesday's class on the "Premier Delivery System" should begin to answer some of these questions.

Plan to Exit

• Read the assignment handbook, and feel free to drop me an email with any questions. Really you are just developing your plan for courses (and potential other experiences) to take to complete your major.

Philosophy and what it has to do with Ag. Ed.?

• I hope we answered this in class, but feel free to talk with me further!

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

• Contact Morgan Campbell for further information. She provided her email in class, but if you need it again, here it is... mqc5343@psu.edu

What did you learn?

Philosophy - Dewey and pragmatism; Socrates and "knowledge is wisdom"; Plato/others

What SAE is and where it is used.

The 3 circles. (Ideal program)... cannot have any part removed or it will not cover all aspects of the program.

Think-pair-share

Shoe box assignment! Looks fun!!!

What do you want to learn more about?

More about the ideal program... stay tuned, more in this class and then a whole lot in AEE 413!

FFA... take AEE 311

Is National FFA changing the 3 circle model?... not that I know of, but talk with me about your thoughts.

What should go in the shoebox... You should put items in that represent your philosophy of teaching and learning in agricultural education.

Philosophy... Check out the following related to many different philosophies... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy_of_education   I know, I know.... it is Wikipedia, but there really is some great information on this site.

How many points for Big E? ... 50 points.

Session 6 Follow Up - Amazing Race - September 12th

Response to Ticket Outs

What are you curious about?

• 4H History and Background
• Watch Video Below (5:00mins)


• Link here for more Info: http://www.4-h.org/about/4-h-history/
• How did you get the Amazing Race Idea?
• I saw the show. Thought it would be a fun concept to allow students to take ownership and create "stops" on race.
• How to make education fun like the Amazing Race?
• Just have fun :)
• The Great Insect Fair
• Great Fun and opportunity for Student Choice Points (75). See link: http://ento.psu.edu/public/kids/great-insect-fair
• International Ag Minor
• Highly recommend it! We will have a guest speaker later in the semester to learn about Global Ag Ed. Here is the direct link: http://agsci.psu.edu/international/undergraduates/intag-minor

What did you learn?

1. It is a blurr!
2. What the PA State Seal looks like!
3. Fun ways to study agricultural education
4. Land Grant Universities
5. The Amazing Race is Awesome
6. The original 4H Emblem had 3 clovers
7. A lot of dates, people, and also different games to play in my future class
8. The 4H Pledge
9. How to react under pressure! 
10. Some questions are really hard for a quick game!
11. The Ag Ed Timeline
12. Teamwork
13. Henry Groseclose was the Father of the FFA

What do you want to learn more about?

• 4H
• http://www.4-h.org/
• More about people and dates
• http://www.agclassroom.org/gan/timeline/ag_edu.htm
• The Grange Association
• http://www.nationalgrange.org/
• More Fun Games
• You get to make one! See later class session!
• Team Building Activities
• http://www.huddle.com/blog/team-building-activities/
• FFA
• https://www.ffa.org/Pages/default.aspx
• Strategies for Teaching
• See AEE 412
• What is the difference between FFA and 4H?
• FFA is grounded in formal school-based agricultural education and is lead by certified teachers. 4H is non-formal, conducted by extension and volunteers. Both share similar values.

Session 5 Follow Up - What is Environmental Education? September 10th

Responses to Tickets Out

What are you curious about?

• Shaver's Creek Saturday 1- credit classes!
• Check out the email sent on Tuesday! One per month! Email George Vahoviak for more information: grv1@psu.edu
• Environmental Education and how it relates to Agricultural Education relate?
• They are closely intertwined! How do they not relate :)
• Can we get Student Choice Points for attending BIG E?
• Yes, 50
• Will there be other volunteering opportunities?
• Yes

What did you learn?

1. There are soooo many amazing opportunities!
2. Shaver's Creek!!
3. 8 ft 5 in. is the record for the longest black rat snake.
4. I want to help with Outdoor School!!

What do you want to learn more about?

• I would like to learn more about Environmental Education.
• Check out the the North American Association for Environmental Education: http://www.naaee.net/
• More about the opportunities at Shaver's Creek
• http://shaverscreek.org/
• Other centers?
• Google Pennsylvania Environmental Education Centers...several come up!
• Aquatic Project Wild
• http://www.projectwild.org/projectwildwebsite/aquatic/
• Other opportunities like this!!
• That is what this class is for!
• Internships at Shaver's Creek?
• http://shaverscreek.org/employment/internships/
• Maple Syrup Festival?
• http://shaverscreek.org/public-programs-and-events/maple-harvest-festival/

AEE 100 - Session 4 Ticket Out, Sept 5th

What are your curious about?
How to be creative with the Amazing Race.

What is the Amazing Race?

• Watch full episodes at http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/ 

The other 8 slides... what were they?

• So... I totally made that part of class up. It is called a role-play. There were really no other slides. It was to get you thinking about how you may NOT want to learn about history!

I am curious to learn about Seaman Knapp... my topic for the Amazing Race questions!

• So, if you are reading this, you just got a hint for one of the stations!

Do we complete our own station in the Amazing Race?

• No

How will the race go?

• Stay tuned... I think we are all looking forward to it!

What did you learn?

A great way to make groups.

I learned about the Amazing Race!

I learned a lot about frescoes.

That you don't like slides :-)

More about AEE history.

More about my classmates.

That we are doing a cool project!

Ways to make learning history fun!

Working together can be tough.

John Dewey and pragmatism.

How to think creatively.

What do you want to learn more about?

Other games that we will be completing!

I want to learn about all of the areas that we were not assigned.

• Remember, you need to study all areas so that you are ready to compete (AND WIN) next Thursday! Get ready for some really cool prizes!

How are others going to run their games.

Occupations/Opportunities.

• I think you will continue to learn more about these throughout the semester. Remember to check out the College of Agricultural Sciences Career Fair at the Bryce Jordan Center on October 22nd from 9am - 4pm. For more information check out http://agsci.psu.edu/students/opportunities/ag-career-day 

More about my topic area.

FFA

• You will get to learn about the history in this class, but you will learn lots of information about FFA and FFA advising in AEE 311

Career and Technical Education

• There are some really good resources out there on Career and Technical Education, and for a first look (from a very general perspective), I think you should check out https://www.acteonline.org/ and http://cte.ed.gov/perkinsimplementation/ncicte.cfm

How did you come up with the Amazing Race idea?

• It was all Dr. Foster. He is "amazing" at coming up with these ideas :-) In addition, it always helps to consider past game shows, etc. that you can use in your classes, as well as popular TV shows that your students may connect with, such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, Deal or No Deal, American Idol, Big Brother, etc.

AEE 100 Session 3 Follow up - How did all begin [Continued]!

Learning Objectives Addressed:
1. Identify 49-2 Instructional Coaches (See http://psuaee100.blogspot.com/2013/08/49-2-mandate-moodle-modules.html for more info)

2. Review SBAE Historical Development

3. Field Trip to Old Main

To address the Ticket Outs from Session 3:

What are we curious about?

• Are there any acts currently in Congress that would further shape School-Based Agricultural Education?
• Great Question! Hopefully, we can dig into that with our November 21st Session in AEE 100 on "What is the Future of Agricultural Education?"
• If you high school did not have FFA, could you still be involved?
• No, only students enrolled in school-based agricultural education can be FFA members. For more information: https://www.ffa.org/about/LocalFFA/Pages/BecomeAMember.aspx
• Old Main
• Here is a neat article: http://www.imakenews.com/psaanews/e_article001947331.cfm?x=b11,0,w
• The Amazing Race!
• It will be amazing...
• How many actual land grants are in each state specifically?
• Here is a map:  http://www.csrees.usda.gov/qlinks/partners/partners_map.pdf

• How much history will we focus on this semester?
• We have two more class sessions!
• Will the MidTerm include all of the info we read in our book?
• Maybe, Possibly, Likely
• AEE 100 & 311 Blogspot
• What are you curious about? Email Dr. Foster specific questions or stop him after class.
• More about the history of Ag Ed!
• We have two more class sessions!
• What is the difference between "non-profit" and "not-for-profit”?
• The term "not-for-profit organization" (NFPO) is used as a broad-based term that encompasses all organizations that are known variously as charities, non-profits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), etc. "Not-for-profit" is used in preference to "non-profit" in order to emphasize that a defining criterion is the intention of the organization not to make profits for private gain. It is possible that such an organization will in fact make a profit from time to time, but that is not the principal purpose for which it is organized and operated. Nor is its purpose to distribute any portion of any profit for private gain. The major distinguishing characteristic between not-for-profit and for-profit organizations is that the former are governed by the principle of non-distribution.
• Is there a way to team special education with agricultural education?
• Yes! There are many specialized programs like this across the nation

What did you learn?

• Abe Lincoln singed the Morrill of 1862
• There are specific people to help with the 49-2 Assignments!
• How to get into moodle for the first time.
• Perkin's Act = School Funding
• Land Grant Act of 1890 established lang grants for historically black colleges and universities
• Land Grant Act of 1994 established land grants for Native American populations
• Old Main has a Frescoes!
• One of the first urban ag schools was in Philly

What do you want to learn more about?

• Old Main and the History of the Building!
• Check this out: http://alumni.libraries.psu.edu/oldmain.html
• What is in the 49-2 modules? 
• Check this out: http://psuaee100.blogspot.com/2013/08/49-2-mandate-moodle-modules.html
• I would like to learn more about Shaver's Creek!
• It is awesome. Here is a link: http://shaverscreek.org/
• George Vahoviak and Ellen Will are our guest speakers on Tuesday, Sept 10th! Don't miss that session!
• ESL Standards and Procedures
• Deb Herman is your go to source for that! Look at the syllabus for instructional team contact info!
• Do you only take WFED for one class or should you take two?
• One class (WFED 413) is mandated.

AEE 100 - Session 2 ticket out responses

What are we curious about?

• Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico?
• I believe that they received funding, due to the fact that they are connected to the United States as territories.
  
• Famous people that went through our ag. programs?
• Well, if you are talking PSU ag. ed., specifically... don't forget that Dr. Ewing graduated from PSU Ag. Ed :-) Otherwise, there is a website at https://www.ffa.org/documents/about_prominentmembers.pdf that highlights some former FFA members that are well known.
• History of Penn State as a Land-grant.
• You will get a bit more of this in your field trip to Old Main, but if you want to check out the history now, take a look at http://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/our-history and this brief video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vh5Bim3Enw 
• The history of 4-H and FFA/More history in general.
• Stay tuned... this is in the near future... 3 of the next 4 class sessions!
• The instructional moodle team.
• They will be here on Tuesday. Should be great!
• The development of teaching techniques/interesting teaching methods.
• There is a class session in early October that talks about planning for instruction, but the teaching methods course (AEE 412) covers much of this material  :-)
• The debate between MSU and PSU?
• Well, this site has some interesting information about land-grants in general, but I believe the real debate is the fact that MSU was established first as a land-grant, but PSU was a college first (I believe MSU was 1855, too). However, PSU did not become a land-grant until later.
• How to find internships.
• You may want to contact Dr. Richard Rateau in Ag. Admin. Building. He is the coordinator of experiential learning and career services for the college. His email is rjr20@psu.edu

• Shaver's Creek? When/where/What is it? How do I become a counselor?
• These questions and many more will be answered on Tuesday the 10th of September!!! 
• Why Penn State is turning away from ag?
• I would need a little more information to fully answer this question, but I believe that while there have been some struggles in the past few years with budgets, etc. we have continued as a college to thrive. Our number of students in the college continue to grow, as do our offerings for experiential learning and international opportunities.
• Why PSU branched out so far when they just first started as an agricultural school?
• When PSU became a land-grant they had the expectation to prepare all student with a quality education, which included agriculture, military, and liberal arts. With the funding that was received that was the expectation, so I don't believe that we would still be a land-grant, if we had only stayed with solely agriculture.
• The NAAE website to see what it offers.
• Check it out. I think it will be worth the time and effort.
• The Great Depression and the role that land-grants played in keeping people fed.
• I searched this and I couldn't find much on it. However, I would have to believe that the advancements in technology/increased yields that were developed even in those days played a major role in feeding the people through that time.
• The Great Depression and the role that land-grants played in keeping people fed.
• I searched this and I couldn't find much on it. However, I would have to believe that the advancements in technology/increased yields that were developed even in those days played a major role in feeding the people through that time
• More facts on the FFA.
• You will get some facts on FFA, through the history portion of the class, but AEE 311 will get you ready for being an FFA Advisor!

 What did you learn?

• Learning history can be engaging.
• About the MSU versus PSU debate
• A creative teaching technique for lessons
• PSU being one of the 1st land grants
• Better ways to get student choice points
• History of the Morrill Acts
• History of Agricultural Education
• 1620 - Squanto
• This class is not going to be as overwhelming as I thought. I can use many of the assignments more than once!
• History of Ag. Ed. in a fun way!
• Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 (think football... it makes me laugh every time)!
• That the NAAE website can help with assignments.
• Hatch Act was signed in 1887
• Livestock judging in 1926

• What do you want to learn more about?
• Are there land-grants across the world.
• Check out the map at http://www.csrees.usda.gov/qlinks/partners/partners_map.pdf
• How to teach ag.
• We will do some of this in AEE 100, but most of your methods training occurs in AEE 412
• More history.
• Good, because we have three more days of it :-)
• How to prepare more for the PRAXIS exams.
• Teach Ag! Society is sponsoring an evening session about this, so you can learn all about which exams to sign up for, how to sign up for them, and how to prepare to take the tests.
• More about the teaching assignment that we have to do.
• Bring this up with Dr. Ewing and/or Dr. Foster during your interview. Be sure to bring your assignment book with you, so we can clarify specific questions!
• Clubs and activities talked about today in class (Shaver's Creek, CFFA, etc.)
• Check out the CAS involvement fair between 11am and 2pm on Wednesday the 4th of September on the lawn next to the Creamery. We will have presenters in class regarding Shaver's Creek later in the next two weeks.
• 1700's agriculture schools
• You will get more of this in the coming history lessons, as you prepare for the AMAZING RACE through AG ED history!!!
• Shaver's Creek and how they are connected to AG?
• I Well, if I had all night, I would go into this, but I will give the short answer. We have a great relationship with the people at Shaver's Creek and they have great opportunities to offer to our students in environmental education. We want to provide our students with every opportunity to learn about the environment (soils, wildlife, forests, plant science, etc.) so that they can understand the connections to agricultural production, and the impact on our communities. O.K, so maybe that wasn't short, but it is the last answer for this Blog :-)

AEE 100 - Session 1 Ticket out responses

What are we curious about?

• What career paths I can take in Ag. Industry/other areas?
• Many industries are looking for educational specialists, and sales representatives.
• The skills that you learn such as how to plan and communicate with others about agriculture are highly regarded in the Ag. Industry!
• Can we get to the blog via Angel?
• No. You need to use http://psuaee100.blogspot.com/  to get to the blog
• Can my interview count for all three classes (AEE 100, AEE 311, AEE 412)?
• Yes, if you are in 2 or even all three of these classes, and actually 413 counts too, even though you didn't know that you needed to do this when you wrote it, can be combined into your 1-hour lunch meeting for AEE 412 and AEE 413.
• Discovering my passion in the AEE program and my future career!
• We will do our best to guide you (help you explore), and show you the opportunities as we train you in the foundations of agricultural education!
• How can I become more involved with TeachAg! at PSU?
• I would encourage you to email Ms. Meagan Slates at meagslates@gmail.com for more information. Don't forget the welcome back picnic is Wednesday, September 4th!
• My peers.
• Hmmm.... I am going to take this one that you just want to get to know others better :-)
• If Ag. Ed. is the way to go?
• Well, we will do our best to show you the opportunities available to you. It has been good to many, many people over the years. However, it is quite a commitment at all levels (high school students, high school teachers, CTE administrators, college students, teacher educators).
• I have an interest in making wine and traveling. Is there a way to incorporate that with the class?
• Don't forget about the student choice points. Speakers, workshops, etc. can count. In addition, I think you should definitely consider this topic for your agricultural literacy lesson, if this is your passion!
• What skills will we learn in this course?
• We will learn a lot about the foundations of agricultural education (history philosophy)
• What is school-based agricultural education/What is the future?
• What are the other opportunities beyond school-based agricultural education?
• What is the 3-circle model of agricultural education?
• How to teach/plan for teaching.
• How to engage learners in the content.
• How to combine my passion of teaching and dairy science!
• There are many companies that need educators in dairy.
• Many schools have dairy science courses.
• How to meet my teaching certification requirements!
• Please set up a meeting with Dr. Ewing as soon as you can
• How to be a better agriculture teacher!
• Stay with us! We have a program of courses that will prepare you. AEE 100 is just one of these.
• Options for student choice!
• We are flexible! We give examples of how to earn the points, but we encourage you to bring new ideas to us.

 What did you learn?

• Ag Ed and ag ed mean very different things! 
• If you are interested in reading the "Green Book" that outlines the need for both school-based education (formal - education "in" agriculture), as well as informal (education "about" agriculture) agricultural education, just let me know! It is a quick read and is very insightful.
• Variety of jobs in the AEE field!
• There are more than we know, and there is a demand for individuals in agriculture. Check out this report http://www3.ag.purdue.edu/USDA/employment/Documents/USDAEmployOp2010.pdf
• A great way to meet new people who have things in common.
• Keep a list! You will see many great strategies throughout the semester. Dr. Foster is awesome at this.
• Different job opportunities.
• I am not the only non-AEE student in the class.
• No you are not, and we are always looking for more that want to learn about agricultural education.
• I learned about the overall class, and that many of my classmates are interesting/have done interesting things.
• Class expectations.
• The instructors could use some dance lessons
• I learned that this is going to be me favorite class of the semester. I also learned this class is really going to benefit me in my major.
• Awesome! We will work very hard to meet your expectations!
• How to Wobble!!!
• I am not the only Commonwealth student.
  
• What do you want to learn more about?
• The AEE Leadership Option!
• Check out http://aese.psu.edu/majors/aee/options-requirements/leadership-development-option   for more information on the leadership option. You can also set up an appointment with Dr. Ewing to discuss the option further.
• How to be a better teacher.
• Other jobs beyond agriculture teacher.
• Several classes/guest speakers are devoted to this very topic!
• Disney internship down the road.
• Sounds great! Bring me along.
• Ag Education history
• Stay tuned... the next few classes are devoted to this very topic!
• With technology booming, especially with web-based classes, would teaching be a dying major?
• Think of it this way... No matter HOW the content is delivered, there needs to be a person that is an expert in teaching. You may use different modes to teach the lessons/content, but there still needs to be someone to teach the students. Therefore, I believe (probably more than ever) we need quality educators to TEACH and CARE about students.
• I want to find out more about the education aspect of this major!
• The major requires coursework in program planning, history and philosophy of education, working with special needs leaners, pedagogy in agricultural education, experiential learning through student teaching.
• More about the difference in Ag Ed versus ag ed
• I will loan you the "Green Book". Quick read! Let me know if you want to borrow it.
• Ag Avengers
• There will be a call for applications later in the year... early in the fall semester, I believe. You can apply! Also, if you want to know more about what they do, come to the 2nd floor of Ferguson building and check out the bulletin board, and then contact one of the individuals on that board for more information!
• I want to learn more about the options within AEE.
• Check out the following site for information on all 3 options within the AEE major!   http://aese.psu.edu/majors/aee 
• Communicating more effectively with the general public.
• I believe some of the experiences in this class will help with this. (Ag. Literacy Lesson, interacting with guest presenters, sharing with classmates on experiences)
• FFA Advising... how can I be a great one.
• You will learn some of this in AEE 100, but you will learn all about this in AEE 311
• Lesson planning and websites that assist in making lesson plans
• We will provide some great resources when we get to lesson planning.