Practicum in Agricultural and Extension Education AEE 641   Final Project

The Final Project is to be submitted on the day of your last observation. The project is an indexed portfolio style notebook containing one example of each objective. Remember that if you are pursuing a master's degree this portfolio can be used as a framework for your master's portfolio

1. The ability to plan for and deliver instruction in Agricultural Education. (NBPTS 3)

• Lesson Plan
• Using and approved lesson planning format
• Alignment of lesson plan with state adopted curriculum

2. The ability to identify and cope with variations in student abilities and basic skills. (NBPTS 1, 3, 8, 9)

• Videos
• Lesson plans- with interest approach
• Peer Observations
• Supervisor observations
• Student evaluation
• Case Study
• Community Survey
• SAE visitation records
• Documentation of correspondence with parents
• Develop an IEP
• Use student data in teaching
• Use different approaches to meet different learning styles
• Work with community Agencies

3. The ability to effectively manage a classroom and/or lab setting and deal with student behavior problems. (NBPTS 3)

• Videos
• Peer Observations
• Supervisor Observations
• Inventory Control Plan
• Photos of Facilities
• Management Plan
• Evidence of proper safety practices
• Lab safety tests/contracts

4. The ability to organize an appropriate course of study.

• Pacing guide
• Teaching Calendar
• Lesson Plans
• Course Blueprints

5. The ability to identify and utilize school and community resources. (NBPTS 7, 11)

• Descriptive summary with reflection
• Newspaper/media articles or videos
• FFA program of activities/National Chapter Award Program
• Describe partnerships with industry, state agencies and other community organizations
• SAE placement, shadowing, and training plans

6. Establish realistic expectations for improving the agriculture program, including student recruitment and retention.

• Newsletter
• Recruitment Brochure
• Identify short term (1 year) and long term (5 year) chapter goals.

7. The ability to develop cooperative working relationships with fellow teachers and school administrators.

• Samples of integrated activities
• Letters of reference

8. The ability to effectilvely develop and supervise students' agricultural experience programs.

• Samples of SAE record keeping
• SAE visitation reports
• SAE Training plan

9. The ability to supervise and advise the student youth organization (FFA).

• Program of Activities
• FFA Brochure

10. The ability to assess student ability and to evaluate student performance. (NBPTS 6)

• Video of evaluating performance skills
• Rubric used to evaluate student work
• Test examples
• Student projects (landscape, blueprint, etc.)

11. The ability to manage time effectively in order to carry out the responsibilities of a teacher of agriculture.

• Pacing guide
• Daily planner
• Teaching Calendar

12. The ability to manage a budget for the agricultural program.

• FFA record keeping
• Spreadsheet of expenditures
• Equipment proposal/request

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