Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Session 1 - What we get to do!

2013 AEE 311 Rock Stars!

I really loved starting off today! I think the class has a great deal of potential! I would love to continue to hear your thoughts if you want to tweet to the hashtag #AEE311.

As we work on our capacity as leaders of youth, let's not forget what you shared on why we join and why we stay in organizations (btw, I would love comments to be left adding to this question)

Why We Join
  • Some one asked
  • Family
  • Skill Sets
  • Interest
  • Low barriers to involvement
  • Something new
  • Sense of accomplishment
Why We Stay
  • Activity
  • Sense of accomplishment
  • Similar interest
  • Growth of Skills
  • Sense of Give Back
  • Friends/People
  • Sense of Purpose

 To address the Ticket Outs:
  • What are we curious about?
    • The assignments I will have to do in class
      • Make sure to closely review the assignment handbook! It is all there!!
    • What the speakers are going to talk to us about?
      • A critical element of having guest speakers is being ready with great questions to make sure you learn and get the information you want!
    • Will this class contribute to my individual leadership development?
      • While that is not the exact focus of this course, I can not see how you could help others grow and not help yourself!
    • What is the Blue Book For?
      • The blue book is where you will capture your daily "Do Nows" or Bellwork and you can also keep notes in their if you wish!
    • The comments section in the FOLDER?
      • Some times, in the middle of class, a question pops in your head and you want to ask it but it does not "fit". Use the comments page as another way to communicate with your professors.
    • Anything and Everything about AEE!
      • That is a lot! You would be well served to follow us on our social networking sites:
Fan, Follow , Like, watch our Program! Penn State Teach Ag! is on the web!

    • Reading the Handouts!
      • Have FUN!
    • More about FFA and understanding everything involved with it and how to connect with youth!
      • Why we have the class!
    • Developing Teaching Skills and Methods, revisiting my passion for FFA and fueling my passion to teach!
      • This class will help some, but AEE 412 will be the focused methods course, BUT we LOVE passion!

  • What did you learn?
    • I learned about my classmates today and the diverse involvement that really influenced the reasons why they are sitting in this classroom, Very exciting!
    • Leadership is not only important for our youth...it's critical
    • This class is going to be FUN and challenging.
    • What people think about leadership skills and where they got them.
    • That the experience I had previously had much more value than I realized.
    • Why Youth Leadership Development is Important
    • The Common Characteristics of a good leader
    • This class is going to be all about what you make of it
    • To keep membership, you must have a draw-in aspect, and have a keep-in aspect.
    • 12 credits is considered a full-time job, so 19 is overtime!
    • The importance of student interests in program retention
    • We are using the same book as AEE 100 and will use it again in AEE 413
    • People always have some unique characteristic that you cannot guess by looking at them
    • Even Hello can change a life!
    • What we do can impact youth leadership
    • I learned an activity idea to use with my 4H kids in the Spring!
    • Class expectations are none less than a boss would expect out of all of us
    • NEW People!! Love it!
    • What do you want to learn more about?
      • I want to learn more about the ins and outs of FFA
      • How to be the best educator I can be!
        • Seek out opportunities for engagement! Stay connected! Come to Class!
      • I want to learn what will be expected of me as a professional!
        • Class on Thursday, August 29th should help!
      • Program Development
        • How so? Provide us more specific question and we will get resources to help
      • FFA's impact in Urban Areas.
      • SAE Programs!!! What? Who? How?
        • Breathe deeply :) The following classes are dedicated to this: October 17th; October 22nd, October 24th, November 5th, November 7th, November 12th, November 14, November 19th!!
      • Blogging...The Do's and Don'ts
      • Stuff! Everything! Jeopardy Help!
        • Yo! We can't provide specific help if you do not provide specific questions, but for your jeopardy fix, I will provide the following statistics:
          • Over 90% of all rural residents live in less developed regions
          • Almost a third of the world population, is age 15 or younger and half are under age 25
          • 85% of all youth live in less developed countries
            • Civically engaged youth
              • 22% more likely to graduate college
              • 4 times less likely to exhibit "risky behavior" (ie drug use, etc)
              • 8 times more likely to believe they can influence decision making

    For Next Time:

    1. Make sure you review the syllabus and assignment handbook and come with specific questions

    2. Read three handouts: Adolescent Theories; AAAE SAE Teacher Candidate Competencies; National Quality Program Standards. Come prepared to present "meaning"

    3. Bring a Digital Devise (ipad, laptop) with wireless capability to explore AET.
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