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?
