SAE is one of the most unique educational tools at our
disposal as agriscience educators. SAEs have long standing impact on the lives
of students. SAEs are not optional.
Story #20 – Pennsylvania
A male freshman student takes
on a SAE project dealing with the work involved with an excavation
business. Continues with his SAE throughout his high school
career. Participates in a work release experience during his senior year
of high school. Graduates from high school and becomes part owner of this
excavation business and is a member of the Central Columbia Ag
Advisory Council.
Submitting Teacher: Mr. Doug Brown
Four (5-8) of
Sixteen SAE Best Practices (The Council, 2012)
5.
Evidence of skill/competency/knowledge/expertise
development
·
Should measure student skill learning and
development
·
Develop knowledge/skills that relate to content
standards, including technical as well as business skills
6.
Related to state-approved agricultural content
standards
·
Teachers must determine and maintain standards
where no state standards exist
·
Should be connected to agriculture content
standards and career clusters
7.
A part of the curriculum, extending beyond classroom
and laboratory instruction
·
SAE is application of what’s taught in class –
extension of the classroom
·
Should be supported by curriculum/instruction
8.
Required of all students
·
100% student participation in experiential
learning program and recordkeeping
·
Experience program part of instructional program
and therefore must be graded
You are a developing positive agent of change who will one
day help students explore and grow into their unlimited potential through
agricultural education!
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