Confessions of an Agricultural Teacher Educator - Episode 12

Google Hangout with Dr. Erica Thieman: Inclusion

Week 5 Ticket Out Response

Week 5 Ticket Out Responses

What are you curious about?

• I am curious about the development of a POA
• Great! Doing assignment 3 will help and you can discuss at Recitation.
• The line between a "guide" and a "director"
• Comes from experience but you can accelerate by asking current ag teachers!
• How do you make a POA fun?
• If you think it is fun and you have fun, you students will probably have fun
• How to effectively write Grant Applications
• You know..that would be an AWESOME PINK TIME idea.
• How many fundraisers are too many?
• When it does not have educational value
• What is the most important part of the POA?
• Student Involvement
• When did "National Teach Ag Day" Begin?
• 2010
• Would a good model of a POA have one officer at head of each committees?
• Maybe...it depends :)
• How much do you talk to Administration about POA?
• You keep them in the loop! They love knowing and hate surprises!

What did you learn?

1. Chapters build their POA around a committee structure
2. Must Give Ownership to the the Students!
3. Purpose of POA
4. POA Resource Guide
5. Google Hangout can provide challenges
6. NFFA revised the Chapter Award Program for 2017
7. Student Voice drives Student Agency
8. POA = Transparency with Partners!

What do you want to learn more about?

• I want learn more about each of the areas of POA (divisions, standards, etc)!!
• Check out the resources provided by Ms. Genson for 2017 and ahead: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9rwwS2lj61cMkZsM2Nkbmh1TUU 
• Why NFFA decided to change their divisions?
• hmm...why don't you email or call Ms. Genson? jgenson@ffa.org
• Unique Student SAEs and how they connect to curriculum
• We have a great deal of instruction in October on this, guest bloggers, and here is a cool website: http://www.offincome.com/category/ffa-sae-2/

Guest Blogger Series: Why, How, What? Program of Activities

The classic FFA activities: fundraisers, recruitment events, food drives, annual chapter banquet, etc. What's the purpose? It's not about what we do, it's about why we do it. Simon Sinek's golden circle is a great way to put this into perspective.

Why?
FFA activities and events are catalysts of change that transform perspectives, habits, career ambitions, and relationships in an authentic and intentional way. Our purpose is to grow and empower students. With guidance, students develop and deliver their own learning experiences through a chapter's program of activities (POA). Planning and executing a quality POA at the local level is powerful.

How?
Success is the result of creative planning and detailed preparation. To invest in chapter success, students set goals and plan the necessary steps to accomplish these goals. By engaging in the development and delivery of a quality POA, students develop leadership and planning skills which are essential in all careers. The key to a quality POA is getting every member involved. The steps to develop and implement a successful POA are outlined in four steps:

• Plan: The POA should be organized by using student committees. The number of committees and committee structure varies by chapter. The chapter vice president is tasked with coordinating the work of committees and every member should serve on at least one committee.
• Develop: Once committees are formed, the POA can be developed. Planning forms are available to aid in the development of the POA. These forms make it easy to write the rough draft by hand, present the plan to the chapter for approval or amendment and prepare the POA for distribution.
• Do: Once the POA is developed and approved by members, the next step is for committees to plan each activity and event. What steps are necessary to achieve the goals approved by members? Make it happen!
• Reflect: Plans are useless without implementation. The POA is a tool used to help the chapter meet members' needs and interests. Reflection is an ongoing process. The POA should be reviewed and reflected upon regularly.

What?
The POA assists in defining chapter goals, outlining steps needed to meet those goals and acts as a written guide to provide a calendar of events the chapter will follow in the year ahead for administrators, advisory committees, alumni and other stakeholders. Every year each FFA chapter takes time to plan ways to provide engaging opportunities focused on growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture.

There are a variety of resources available to aid in the planning, development and delivery of a local program of activities. These include:

• POA Resource Guide - 15 page resource that walks a user through planning, developing, doing and reflecting on a program of activities.
• POA Planning Forms - these four forms are available in PDF and Word. Examples and instructions are included in the POA Resource Guide.
• National Chapter Award Program handbook - this includes information, a scoresheet and rubric for the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards as well as everything needed to be successful in the National Chapter Award Program.
• Chapter Success Guides - each year, a magazine is created to showcase the national finalists in the national chapter award program. These exceptional chapters are planning, developing, delivering a quality program of activities and reflecting on their experiences in a purposeful way. The 2015 guide is a great immediate resource. The 2016 guide will be available in the spring of 2017 and will feature Midd-West FFA of Pennsylvania!

For more information  please visit www.ffa.org/nationalchapter or contact nationalchapter@ffa.org.

Foster Feedback - Assignment 3 (POA Implementation) Clarification

Google Hangout w/ Jenna Genson, National FFA - Chapter Award

Confessions of an Agri Teacher Educator - Episode 10: Keeping On

Confessions of an Agri Teacher Educator - Activating Agency

Google Hangout with Ms. Stephanie Joliff - POA

Responses to Questions on 2016 Officer Selection & Development Plan

Confessions of Agricultural Teacher Educator - Episode 8 - Flexibility

Confession of an Agri Teacher Educator - Episode 7: Shared Responsibility

Confessions of an Agri Teacher Educator - Episode 6: It is okay to have fun (Guest Appearance Tyler Mull)

Confessions of An Agri Teacher Educator - Episode 5 - Utilizing Resources

Week 2 - Weekly Ticket Out Response from Foster

Here is the first round of being responsive to your questions as we cultivate a growth mindset in AEE 311!

Hint: Always google our guest speakers :)

What are you curious about?

• POA Standards: Should we give students a blank slate or previous example to edit?
• It depends :). Great question for our guest speaker in the 9th session (Sept 20) - Ms. Stephanie Joliff or our 10th session speaker (Sept 22) - Ms. Jenna Genson! 
• I am curious about 4-H
• Great Org! Be sure to look at the YouTube playlist and here is link to learn more: http://4-h.org/ 
• How to be a better teacher
• Practice! (and there are other classes..ie AEE 412!)
• Using the 7 Factors/Features/Concepts of Adolescent Youth Development
• Think about how you could apply that knowledge through our projects!
• The Story of who influenced YOU



Dr. Billye Foster, ddf12's mom! 

• Well, that is hard one..it truly took a village, but I will share that my hero/role model has been by Mother! (yes, a momma's boy). She was the 2nd female ag teacher in Texas and 1st in single teacher program, so she has always been a pioneer. She was an Agricultural Teacher Educator and now is in administration at Tennessee Tech.
•  The other features, I would like to read about the other six I did not have.
• Here is a direct link to the google drive file: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9rwwS2lj61cRW1rTnJQSUMwN00
• Ways in which to incorporate these concept to industry and adult learners.
• I would love to continue this conversation and have you share! Great idea!
• How do I make sure every student feels welcome and wanted?
• You will find your groove and way. 1st step - Know their names!!! Greet at Door!
• What about these 10 features?
• Come to class on Tuesday, September 6th!
• What can a student do in FFA?
• Make sure you ready to ask the State FFA Officers and our Creed Speaker on Tuesday, but also check out www.ffa.org
• Do AET and My Journey from FFA Connect?
• Some...but they are still working on this :) Great question for Mr. Bledsoe when he comes in on November 10th.
• How did the seven features get identified?
• Each one is substantiated by research! Research, research, research :)

What did you learn?

1. The interconnection of the 7 factors/features of adolescent youth development:
1. Sense of Industry & Competency
2. Sense of Control over One's Fate
3. Connectedness to Others
4. Sense of Identity
5. Societal Context
6. Family Context
7. Peer Context
2. There is much to being a great Ag Teacher!
3. Experiential Learning Theory
4. Motivation: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic
5. Why youth leadership dev?
6. Ag Experience Tracker (AET) exists!!!

What do you want to learn more about?

Dr. Erica Thieman,
University of Illinois

• FFA History!
• You are really going to enjoy our 6th session (September 8) and our 7th session (September 13th)!
• History of FFA Degrees (I am researching for more info!)
• Constitution and Bylaws!
• The 7 Concepts/Features/Factors of Adolescent Youth Development
• We will continue to connect them through the lens of our projects!
• How do we use them? (practice!)
• How do we address diversity?
• We have a great session as our 12th session on September 29th with Dr. Eric Thieman from the University of Illinois (Look her up!!)
• Elements of an Essential FFA Chapter!
• Yay for Session 5 with the PA State FFA Officers on Tuesday.
• How can I engage with Youth Activities?
• Talk to Foster and we can identify volunteer opportunities!
• How do High School Students learn about animal science and farming?
• Hmm...when we get to SAE, Degrees, and Proficiency Awards, pay attention!
• How do I become an FFA Advisor?
• You need to be a certified Ag Teacher! Talk to Dr. Foster. You can major AEE, double major, or do a post-bac certification program.
• What doe an FFA Advisor do?
• Next week!
• AET
• We will...just make sure you clicking and trying!

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