Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers

Pillars of Effective Mentorship

Mentoring can be a tricky relationship to define and maintain. Jarred Shellhouse (University of Florida) joins us with reminders that mentoring is more than feedback and guidance; it requires respect, trust, and aligned values.

 

Journal article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/39

To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 5

The "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt).

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604

Experiential Learning in Ag Ed

It can be easy to take experiential learning for granted, so Brad Coleman (Oklahoma State University), and Grady Roberts and JC Bunch (University of Florida) chat through how to move beyond "hands on" learning into true experiential learning. Tune in as they unpack how to help students make productive contributions, real life applications, and interdisciplinary learning.

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2479

Systems Thinking for Teaching

Systems thinking has exciting implications for workforce preparation and our classroom interactions. Tune in as Kevan Lamm (University of Georgia) explores how the world really works as we engage on meandering journeys.

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/64

To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 4

The "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article (link coming soon) includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt).

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604

Filling the Gap: Non-Traditional Routes to Ag Ed

It's no secret there's a gap between the teaching positions open and the teachers available to fill them. Jenna Offerman (Illinois ag teacher) and Lucas Maxwell (Illinois State University) help us rethink where and how we recruit teachers.

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/82

The Emotional Duties of an Ag Educator

With 20% of children ages 1-18 in the United States having four or more adverse childhood experiences, we need some ideas to be prepared for the conversations our students will have with us. Tune in as William Norris (New Mexico State University) shares our role as teachers in supporting students and receiving support in working with students.

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2460

Understanding VR in Welding

Teaching welding brings so many opportunities for industry collaboration. Ryan Anderson (Texas State), Brittney Heibel (Xylem), and Merritt Drewery (Texas State) are back to share how we can develop our virtual reality skills, get intentional with assessment, and let partners in to find and meet our programmatic needs. 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/38

Resources: https://lincolnelectricautomation.com.au/education/realweld-trainer/

To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention: Letter 3

 The "To Those Concerned with Teacher Retention" mini-series highlights a series of vulnerable conversations in letter form to help us ask tough questions of the education career. The series will challenge listeners to consider new solutions, imagine "what ifs," and inform future directions for education. The full journal article includes appendices for further discussion, and we welcome you to use the following resources to respond with your own letter (https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YGn16kf2juTGZg) or other thoughts (https://padlet.com/ag_education/collective-thought-experiment-vu3pwzetg94qo2nt).

 

Journal Article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2604

Participating in the Ag Ed Community

Learning the norms for participating in the ag teacher community means opportunities to navigate something new for new comers and long-timers. Kellie Claflin (Ohio State University) joins the crew to talk about belonging as a contribution.

Journal article: https://jae-online.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2452