AEE 535 Teaching Agriculture in Secondary Schools

Agricultural and Extension Education

2011 Index of Lessons

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Lesson 1 — 08/17/2011

The genius of Benjamin Franklin Hall - Learning theory and research

Lesson 2 — 08/24/2011

What happens after they hand you the keys?  - The career of teaching agriculture

Lesson 3 — 08/31/2011

The Sammy Howard method - Using the FFA as a method of teaching.
Elluminate meeting this week. Assignment 1 due Sunday. Quiz 1 due Sunday.

Lesson 4 — 09/07/2011

Two rabbits, two cages - Using experiential education methods in agricultural education.

Lesson 5 — 09/14/2011

“It’s okay, just flip the switch.” - Competency-based instruction.

Lesson 6 — 09/21/2011

Engaging the silent majority - Effective discussion methods.

Lesson 7 — 09/28/2011

Students as teachers - Collaborative learning strategies.

Lesson 8 — 10/05/2011

Mid-term exam

Lesson 9 — 10/12/2011

The day Tommy read in class - Improving reading and writing in agricultural education.

Lesson 10 — 10/19/2011

The teacher makes a difference - Responding to a diverse student body.

Lesson 11 — 10/26/2011

Lesson plans that “kill” - Lesson planning, and course planning from beginning to end.

Lesson 12 — 11/02/2011

Classroom management and student behavior ( a change in the syllabus - new topic)

Lesson 13 — 11/09/2011

Romeo’s last stand - Managing resources, classrooms and laboratories.

Lesson 14 — 11/16/2011

“What just happened?” - Evaluating learning.

Lesson 15 — 11/23/2011

A 20 gallon hot water heater - Using community resources to improve instruction.