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January-February 2008 |
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“Sustainable
Agriculture—Sustainable Education Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals--environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. This movement continues to gain momentum in our society. But, what about the sustainability of Agricultural Education? Since 1929 this Magazine has served as a reflection of the health and well-being of the Agricultural Education profession. What will we report in 2008? |
Theme Editor: |
Dr. John Ricketts |
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March-April 2008 |
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“Passing the torch—What do you say to students considering a career in Agricultural Education?” “Enrollment in teacher education programs in agriculture is at
an all-time low, but the demand for well-educated agriculturalists
is at an all-time high," (Robert) Martin said. "The retirement
of baby boomers is beginning to increase the need for teachers in
agriculture and other related areas, such as science, math and consumer
sciences" (Iowa State University College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences’ News Release, August 2007). |
| Theme Editor: |
Dr. John Rayfield |
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May-June 2008 |
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“Problem Solving or Appreciative Inquiry— Which is best?” Problem solving is the process of moving toward a goal when the path to that goal is uncertain (Michael Martinez). John Dewey developed a sequence of steps that are referred to as the problem-solving sequence. Appreciative Inquiry is about the co-evolutionary search for the
best in people, their organizations, and the relevant world around
them. (David Cooperrider and Diana Whiteny). Appreciative Inquiry
has been referred to as the art and practice of asking questions
that strengthen a system’s capacity to apprehend, anticipate, and
heighten positive potential. |
Theme Editors: |
Dr. Robert Torres |
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July-August 2008 |
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“Leadership opportunities for underrepresented populations-- What are YOU doing?” Diversity is about empowering people and promoting the human spirit.
It makes an organization/group effective by capitalizing on all
the strengths of each participant or member. Simply enforcing government
regulations will not get you to be the best. To obtain the fullest
competitive edge you need to create great teams by using the full
potential of every individual. Teams are much more than a group.
A group is collection of individuals where each person is working
towards his or her own personal goal or agenda, where as a team
is a collection of individuals working towards a common goal or
vision. This creates a synergy effect within the team -- one plus
one equals much more than one. |
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Dr. M. Susie Whittington |
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September-October 2008 |
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“Is Agricultural Education really the premiere educational delivery model?” Agricultural Education involves a myriad of expertise. Effective classroom teaching, laboratory management, FFA organization activities and development, utilization of teaching and learning principles, problem solving skills, and extended educational moments through Supervised Agricultural Experiences are only part of the requirements of an ideal program. The question is—are all programs so complete? |
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Dr. John Mulcahy Administrator for Career and Technical Education Peoria Unified School District #11 PO Box 39 Peoria, AZ 85380 JMulcahy@peoriaud.k12.az.us |
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November-December 2008 |
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“If you could do it all over again, what would you change?—Reflections on teacher preparation practices.” Preparing the next generation of Agricultural Educators is a daunting responsibility. Times and methods change continually. How do you know which practices should be kept and which should be changed or replaced? This issue seeks to ask the practitioner in the field what worked (and still does) for them, and what dothey wish had been part of their preparation. |
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Dr. Julie Harlin Associate Professor & Teacher Educator Texas A & M University Dept. of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication 2116 TAMU College Station, Texas 77843 j-harlin@tamu.edu |
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