Pink Time Ideas

The idea of Pink Time is a a new addition to the AEE course this year. Students are allotted 5 class periods to go out and learn about youth development in a way of their choosing! During our second class the students shared ideas about their ideas of pink time. 

In deciding on what activity to engage in, remember, "How do we tie these activities to youth development?" here are some ideas to get the ball rolling:

1. Local fair
Ex: Asking questions or observing a coordinator or auctioneer

2. Volunteering for youth development

3. Prepare for Agricultural Career Day

4. Learning a new language

Ex: Go online and download the Spanish FFA manual and learn the creed in Spanish

5. Volunteer with youth football

Ex: Interview, develop a practice, etc.

6. Observe a class

7. Visit a different FFA program each pink time

8. Sustainable food initiative (New initiative on campus)

9. Work on youth internship

10. Visit PSU research centers and farms

11. Get involved in a boy scout troop

12. LifeLink PSU (http://lifelinkpsu.weebly.com/)

13. Serve at an animal shelter

Each of these ideas were shared out in class today, but we are not limited to just these 13! My advice is to set a goal of what you want to accomplish before the first pink time, develop a plan, contact who you need to, and after each pink time reflect on your activity.

TA Introduction - Hannah Harris

Hello everyone! Welcome to AEE 311! My name is Hannah Harris and I am one of the two teacher's assistance for your class. I was sitting in your shoes almost exactly a year ago now in Fall 2014. Here's a little bit of my background.

My cooperating teacher and I riding in a
7290 John Deere on Tractor Day. 

I grew up in York County with a love for horses and my high school agriculture program. I decided I wanted to be an agriculture teacher and give other students the opportunity that I had. After many years, I reached my student teaching in Spring of 2015. I did my internship at Juniata Valley High School in Huntingdon County. Towards the end of my student teaching there was a position open as a summer assistant at the Huntingdon County Extension office that I applied and was excepted for. I spent the summer working my restaurant job, my extension job, and also milking. I am looking to move out west and teach in August 2016.

The best advice I can give for AEE 311 is to be conscious of the assignments. Read through them ahead of time and be sure you fully understand them before you start. Also, give yourself plenty of time to start. If you plan to work with youth in the future in any type of developmental program this class will be extremely beneficial for you. The documents you create will work great and also help you develop your own way of thinking systematically through tough situations. Best of luck and please don't hesitate to contact me!

Email: hxh5076@psu.edu

Cell phone: 443-910-4120

Teaching Assistant Introduction - Katie Andrews

Name: Katie Andrews

Hometown: Lancaster, PA

Academic Year: Super senior

Student Teaching Year: Spring 2016

Cooperating Center: Big Spring High School

Clubs/Organizations/Involvement: Teach Ag! Society, Collegiate FFA, Athletic Director's Leadership Institute, Penn State Athletics, Lion Letters

Favorite PSU Memory: Winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship on our home field my freshmen year

Favorite PSU Class: AGBM 338

Fun Fact: I went to two different high schools

Favorite Snack: Pretzels

When did I take AEE 311? Fall 2013

Favorite AEE 311 Assignment? Officer Selection Plan

Why TA AEE 311? This course provides information and introduction to key components utilized in all youth development. I enjoyed applying what I learned in class with the addition of my own flare to my assignments to create document I will use in a classroom. I am looking forward to assisting each student in creating their own documents to utilize as teachers as well as refresh my knowledge on the content taught in this course.

Advice for AEE 311: 1) Read the syllabus during the first week 2) Ask as many questions as needed to understand an assignment or information presented 3) This advice was given to me... put effort and time into each plan you create because you will use them in a classroom

Want to know more about me?

Twitter: klandrews_24

Blog: http://kickinwithkatie.blogspot.com/

Contact me:

kla5199@psu.edu

717-344-9727

Welcome from Dr. Foster

Welcome to AEE 311!

The agricultural industry is in a period of revolution; it will never be the same again. Few individuals have a clear picture of exactly the extent to which change is taking place and even a less clear picture of where the industry will be in a quarter of a century. Change is everywhere in agriculture, and agricultural education must keep pace. Recent changes in the focus of agriculture education have created a need to stay abreast of the impact these changes will have on classroom instruction, supervised agriculture experience programs (SAE), and the youth organization The National FFA Organization.

Regardless of past experiences any of us may have had with The National FFA Organization, the magnitude of change effecting this youth organization requires us to take a close look and to examine the recently developed opportunities available to agricultural educators and students alike. The primary vision for the future of secondary agricultural education has been articulated by a shift from vocational agriculture to agriculture science and business (see Understanding Agricultural: New Directions for Education, 1988, National Academy of Sciences; and A New Era in Agriculture, (1998) The National FFA Foundation). Certification requirements have also been changed at the Department of Education resulting in a market-driven agricultural education program.

Currently, the shortage of qualified teachers and inadequate tools and facilities hamper the development of quality secondary programs. At present a significant number of undergraduates have not participated in a high school agricultural youth organization. Agricultural leadership organizations and programs provide vehicles for expanding and enriching the opportunities for participants to develop personal qualities, leadership abilities, occupational skills, and other capabilities that will enhance their ability to direct the agricultural industry more efficiently.

Leadership development instruction and activities need to be provided to all agricultural education majors to better prepare them to meet community needs. This course is for upper division students in agricultural education prior to their student teaching during spring semester.  Leadership development instruction and activities related to the FFA organization in agriculture will result in educational benefits to students, faculty and staff.

This blog will allow for the response to questions posed on the ticket outs from each class session. Feel free to post questions, comments for additional instruction.

Penn State's ANGEL (https://cms.psu.edu) will be the digital home of AEE 311where course materials are shared.

We will have fun this semester!

Dr. Foster
foster@psu.edu
@FosterDanielD

The first thought for 2015 AEE 311: Dan Pink & the Puzzle of Motivation

Please watch before the 1st day!