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Written by Dale Crawford
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Sunday, 20 November 2011 11:14 |
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Considering I find myself in the group that can realistically say "remember when" I have seen a bit of change in the education field, or have I? I'm not sure. Just because I changed from a Hereford operation to an Angus operation, is that really change? Same daily chores I think.
 I believe some similar observations can be drawn in the field of education. I have witnessed and been involved in some minor changes, unfortunately (in my humble opinion) nothing of significance to improve overall education. Calculators, Madelyn Hunter, block scheduling, trimester, computer technology, competency based, CIM/CAM, sage on the stage/guide on the side, film strip to power-point, CCG's, course/classes versus program, ever changing standards, and of course the current "strategy of the moment" by one of the latest PHD authors. Concepts that are repackaged and renamed as the best possible solution to our education issues. That is a small sampling of my history and there may be a bit of cynicism here. Some less experienced readers might not recognize some of those terms.
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Read more: Change
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Written by Nick Nelson, OVATA President
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Sunday, 20 November 2011 11:14 |
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 This will be my tenth year as an instructor in the state of Oregon and one thing I have noticed in that short period of time is that, be it ODE, ESD or your immediate institution there comes that latest, greatest idea that someone has thought up. Most of the time it just makes my job harder or it creates more paperwork. Usually it is not an original idea anyway-what's the deal! I suppose that education is circular and as long as we are spiraling upwards it makes sense.
The longer I teach the more comfortable I get in my position and the less I like CHANGE. I suppose that happens to all of us at a point in time. I am reminded however by my favorite college instructor: Doc Patten-who had taught 30+ years and was a self-proclaimed "Life Long Learner"-that the only thing that doesn't change is change itself.
Over the past five years Oregon has had a huge turnover of Ag Teachers, which has brought us a ton of new and energetic teachers who are swimming in all the requirements that it takes to simply teach their students. These young teachers can usually adjust well to the changing tides of education, but it leaves them up in arms with traditional program needs.
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Read more: The Only Thing That Doesn't Change | President's Message
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Written by Wes Crawford
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Sunday, 20 November 2011 11:14 |
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One of the many benefits of attending Fall and Summer Conferences is being able to see how the other teacher lives. And sometimes, that leaves you feeling jealous.
 Silverton High School's fantastic new facilities set the backdrop for this year's Fall Conference. Agriculture teachers Scott Towery, Daniel James, and Johnie Ferro rolled out the red carpet, with help from both the Silverton FFA Alumni and the Oregon FFA Alumni for some great professional development in an amazing facility.
 With workshops on many different areas of Best Practices, CDEs, and curriculum areas, including presentations by representatives from Miller and Fessler's Nurseries, everyone had the opportunity to leave with some pieces ready to go for their classroom.
See the workshop materials on Horticulture by clicking here.
Thank you Silverton High School, Johnie, Scott, Dan, Silverton FFA Alumni, and Oregon FFA Alumni for hosting a great conference! |
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Written by Wes Crawford
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Sunday, 20 November 2011 11:14 |
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 The Old Yeller -Change Edition is now available under the Old Yeller tab (top of page).
Things to see:
- Theme Article by Dale Crawford
- President's Message
- Fall Conference Wrap-Up
- Tools, Resources, and More!
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