SAE Success - Brain Hendrickson

This morning Mr. Brian Hendrickson from Catocin High School joined the AEE 311 class and discussed SAE proficiency awards. Watch the video below to learn about the 33 years of experience Mr. Hendrickson had to share with the class:

Contact Information:  

Brian Hendrickson

Catoctin High School

14745 Sabillasville Road

Thurmont, MD 21788

School phone number: 240236-8117 

Cell phone number 240-357-1544

Mr. Hendrickson said,"Students are always welcome to come down and visit any time in our program!" (Pink time idea?) Please reach out with questions because he will be more then willing to answer.

Lets Learn S, SA, and SAE!

Joining us in class today is one of Penn Manor's Agriscience teachers, Mr. Neil Fellenbaum.

 

Mr Fellenbaum driving his "crew" to the Lampeter Fair

Mr. Fellenbaum is discussing the topic of Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). In preparation for 19 ninth high school students attending our AEE311 class next Tuesday, Mr. Fellenbaum is going to guide the AEE311 class to be prepared. 

Goals of the class: 

1. Explore how to facilitate students internal excitement and inventory

2. How do we describe an SAE visit? 

3. What resources are there for us to utilize?

4. Connect career fair to majors at Penn State that student's SAE interests are formulated around 

Below I captured several comments, resources, and advice Mr. Fellenbaum shared during class:

- Start introducing SAE in introductory agriculture class

- Show exploresae.com to spark interest and expose the students to their options

- Once they are exposed, ask what students want to learn?

- SAE ID Card Set - all 7 pathways divided up (Dr. Foster has a set so check them out)

- Create and use an SAE Inventory/Planning Sheet (remember Mr. Fellenbuam's example?)

For more information: 

- Explore the AEE 311 Google Drive

- Email Mr. Neil Fellenbuam at neil.fellenbaum@pennmanor.net

- Tweet at Mr. Neil Fellenbuam at @neilfell

Rewind...to October 6th

Inclusion

Objectives of the day:

1. Discuss need for “being inclusive” in youth programs
2. Define potential barriers to involvement in FFA/SAE
3. Identify teacher strategies and resources for inclusion

Dr. Foster had the students put on sunglasses that had vaseline on the front of the lens. He then randomly asked students to read off the screen the well known story of "Who Moved the Cheese?" Through this learning experience some students gave up right away, some tried to move their glasses around to read, and others (sitting up front) focussed in and were able to read. The reactions/thoughts to the activity were:

- I gave up right away and didn't try

- I was annoyed

- I did not like how Dr. Foster kept saying "this is easy"

- I was able to see and it was easy... just not AS easy

We transitioned into watching this video which structured the rest of the class discussion:

Readers: What are your thoughts? How do you use inclusion in your classrooms or youth programs?

AEE 311 Students: Can you share with our readers what your thoughts and reactions were?

Class Reminders:

- Log into AET and post. The minimum is ONE entry per week

- Start planning for your next Pink Time

- Weekly Web Wonders are due every Friday at 5pm

Presenting POA: Ms. Stephanie Jolliff

As we engage and start digging into Program Of Activities, Ms. Stephanie Jolliff from Ridgemont High School in Ohio, sharesdher experience and best practices in AEE 311 today. There is more information to share then I can type and keep up with, but I captured 10 "Knowledge Nuggets" from her presentation:

1. Career prepare the students - set students up to be industry ready

2. You cannot criticize if you do not have a solution to the problem

3. Create a collaborative environment not competitive. Have students make suggestions for improvements and work together to make change happen

4. Huge advocate for incorporating business strategies into the foundation of learning and practice  Example: BRIDGE - Begin, Reflect, Identify, Design, Go, Evaluate

5. Not just service activities... make it s purposeful learning experience. Example: RAK - Random Acts fo Kindness

6. Let students create what they want to do, be a facilitator who asks questions

7. Listen to students to hear their needs

8. When inheriting a program, be respectful of the past traditions and history, get to know the community, and go to events!

9. Outcome bases - purposefully planning and thinking!

10. "Understand your god given gifts" - Everyone is a different person and has different strengths!

Reminders:
Chapter Officer Development Plan due next Tuesday, September 29 - Project Coach: Katie
Weekly Wonders are due each Friday at 5pm
Weekly dissertations are available on Mondays, from 12-1pm

Twitter Handle: @RidgemontFFA
Facebook: Ridgemont FFA Page
Pinterest: RidgemontFFA
Email: jolliff@ridgemont.k12.oh.us
Call/Text: 740-225-3955


Link to the meeting:
https://meeting.psu.edu/p1dmjyjx4k9/

New Farmers of America - Dr. Connie Baggett

Dr. Connie Baggett

Associate Professor of Agricultural and Extension Education

Member of the New Farmers of America (NFA)

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Dr. Baggett shared his history and experience of the New Farmers of America. He started by sharing how below the Mason Dixon line was "separate but never equal". During high school he was apart of the merge between NFA and FFA. The NFA was a National organization of Negro farm boys studying vocational agriculture in the public school throughout the United States. All "cool kids" in high school wore their blue jackets and was apart of the NFA. Three fun facts from the day were:

1.  The advisor part of opening ceremonies were adopted from the NFA

2.  Dr. Baggett was apart of the NFA quartet and he shared his talents in class today

3. Active Membership Degrees and Privileges were called:

         Farm Hand
         Improved Farmer
         Modern Farmer
         Superior Farmer

Reminders:

1. Keep up with your AET journal entries each week

2. Read and start your Chapter Officer Development Plans, if you have not already

3. Don't forget about your weekly web wonders due every Friday by 5pm

Pennsylvania State Officers Come to Penn State

Today we had part of the Pennsylvania FFA officer team conduct a workshop during class on the essential parts of an officer team. 

2015-2016 Officer Team 

Mr. Mike Brammer

Pennsylvania Secretary Executive Secretary

Lily Guthrie

PA FFA Preisdent

Tyler Watkins

PA FFA Vice Preisdent

Luke Kerstetter

PA FFA Sentinel 

The state officers started off with Jeopardy which quizzed the class on FFA and chapter officer knowledge. This activity was followed by identifying positive attributes pertaining to FFA of each person and then writing them on their name cards that were previously created. 

So what are these 10 essential elements of an effective officer team?

1. Knowledge of the organization on the part of every member

2. A challenging program of activities

3. Diversity of membership

4. A workable constitution and bylaws

5. All members share responsibilities

6. Capable officers and leaders

7. Proper equipment and records

8. Well-planned, regularly-held local meetings

9. Adequate financing

10. School & Community Support

To conclude class, we opened the floor up to the class to ask the State Officers and Mr. Brammer any questions. 

A few reminders: 

- Log into AET and start inputting data and information

- Set-up interview with Dr. Foster and fill out student inventory (Assignment #1)

- Start looking ahead to Assignment #2 - Officer Development Plan

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.

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