Annual/Termination Reports:

[02/27/2018] [09/03/2018] [02/13/2020] [05/21/2021] [09/24/2021] [07/06/2022]

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Participants

Baker, Marshall (bakerma@okstate.edu)- Oklahoma State University
Culbertson, Avery (aculbertson@csufresno.edu)- Fresno State
DiBenedetto,Catherine (cdibenedetto@ufl.edu)- University of Florida
Myers,Brian (bmyers@ufl.edu)- University of Florida
Shoulders,Catherine (cshoulde@uark.edu)- University of Arkansas
Sorensen, Tyson (tyson.sorensen@usu.edu)- Utah State University
Stofer, Katie (stofer@ufl.edu)- University of Florida
Thoron, Andrew (athoron@ufl.edu)- University of Florida
Westfall-Rudd, Donna (mooredm@vt.edu)- Virginia Tech

Brief Summary of Minutes

Following introductions project updates were provided by the team coordinators for each objective. Updates were followed by discussion of new objectives for the five-year project renewal.  The proposal was revised to address reviewer comments and to reflect the discussion during the annual meeting. 

Accomplishments

<p>Majr accomplishment included:</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Revision of proposl to the Institute of Educational Sciences in support of Objective 2</li><br /> <li>Identification of state contacts for data collection in support of Objective 2</li><br /> <li>Innovation Configuration Map process continued and prepared for external review</li><br /> </ul>

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Impact Statements

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Participants

Jessica Blythe, West Virginia University, jmblythe@mail.wvu.edu
Kevin Curry, Penn State, Kevincurry@psu.edu
Tyson Sorensen, Utah State, Tyson.sorensen@usu.edu
Barry Croom, University of Georgia, dbcroom@uga.edu
Donna Westfall-Rudd, Virginia Tech, mooredm@vt.edu
Hannah Scherer, Virginia Tech, hscherer@vt.edu
Katie Stofer, University of Florida, stofer@ufl.edu
Jonathon Ulmer, Kansas State, julmer@ksu.edu
Kasee Smith, University of Idaho, klsmith@uidhaho.edu
Kate Shoulders, University of Arkansas, cshoulde@urk.edu
Aaron McKim, Michigan State, amckim@msu.edu
Catherine DiBenedetto, Clemson, cdibene@clemson.edu
Rebekah Epps, University of Kentucky, rebekah.epps@uky.edu
Lesley Oliver, Administrative Advisor, lesley.oliver@uky.edu

Brief Summary of Minutes

The annual meeting of S1071 took place in Charleston, SC in conjunction with the American Association for Agricultural Education national conference.  The meeting started with a working dinner on the evening of May 14 and continued through May 15.  Following discussion of general business, the group members provided project updates and discussed specific plans for the coming year by project objective.  Officers and objective leaders were identified.  Detailed minutes are attached.

Accomplishments

<p>More information on accomplishments can be found in the attached minutes, but a breif list of accomplishments incude:</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Objective 1</strong>: A paper on the Disciplinary Core Ideas identified for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was developed; a protocol has been completed and received IRB approval from one insitution for interviewing Ag Science faculty on NGSS crosscutting concepts.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 2</strong>: The team is working on a proposal resubmission to obtain external funding in support of teacher observations and participation.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 3:</strong> Members participated in a critical review of the innovation configuration map created during the first 5 year project period. Plans are being developed for its dissemination.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Publications

Impact Statements

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Report Information

Participants

Jessica Blythe, West Virginia University, jmblythe@mail.wvu.edu
Kevin Curry, Penn State, Kevincurry@psu.edu
Tyson Sorensen, Utah State, Tyson.sorensen@usu.edu
Jonathon Ulmer, Kansas State, julmer@ksu.edu
Kasee Smith, University of Idaho, klsmith@uidhaho.edu
Kate Shoulders, University of Arkansas, cshoulde@urk.edu
Aaron McKim, Michigan State, amckim@msu.edu
Catherine DiBenedetto, Clemson, cdibene@clemson.edu
Andrew Thoron, University of Florida, athoron@ufl.edu
Katie Stofer, University of Florida, stofer@ufl.edu

Brief Summary of Minutes

The annual meeting of S1071 took place in conjunction with the American Association for Agricultural Education national conference.  The meeting started with a working dinner on the evening of May 20 and continued through the following day.  Following discussion of general business, the group members provided project updates and discussed specific plans for the coming year by project objective. Members also provides more general updates on their related activities.  Officers and objective leaders were identified.  Detailed minutes are attached.

Accomplishments

<p>More information on accomplishments can be found in the attached minutes, but a brief list of accomplishments include:</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Objective 1</strong>: A paper on the Disciplinary Core Ideas identified for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was published ad a plan for its dissemination was discussed.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 2</strong>: The team developed a data collection plan to address the many challenges faced in completing this objective, specifically the defining and identification of &ldquo;exemplary teachers&rdquo;. A survey instrument was created and a plan was developed for pilot testing the instrument.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 3:</strong> Comments from the critical peer review of the innovation configuration map were incorporated into additional edits by this objective&rsquo;s team. A plan for dissemination was discussed.</li><br /> </ul>

Publications

<p>Barrick, R. K., S. B. Heinert, B. E. Myers, A. C. Thoron, &amp; K. Stofer. 2018. Integrating Disciplinary Core Ideas, the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Pathways and Next Generation Science Standards. Career and Technical Education Research 43(1):41-56. DOI:10.5328/cter43.1.41. (Not previously reported)</p>

Impact Statements

1. Though many of the expected outputs of this project are still being refined, many S1071 members are incorporating findings and lessons learned into secondary teacher professional development programs aimed at increasing the connections between ag education and STEM learning.

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Participants

Brief Summary of Minutes

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic – the Annual AAAE Conference was only held virtually and the S1071 group did not meet during this meeting. However,  objective committee members met virtually as needed throughout the year to continue progress toward the project and to develop a grant submission.  See the attached report for additional information on progress.

Accomplishments

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Participants

Jessica Blythe, West Virginia University, jmblythe@mail.wvu.edu
Kevin Curry, Penn State, Kevincurry@psu.edu
Tyson Sorensen, Utah State, Tyson.sorensen@usu.edu
Donna Westfall-Rudd, Virginia Tech, mooredm@vt.edu
Katie Stofer, University of Florida, stofer@ufl.edu
Jonathon Ulmer, Kansas State, julmer@ksu.edu
Kasee Smith, University of Idaho, klsmith@uidhaho.edu
Aaron McKim, Michigan State, amckim@msu.edu
Catherine DiBenedetto, Clemson, cdibene@clemson.edu
Richie Roberts, Louisiana State U., roberts3@lsu.edu
Brian Myers, U. Florida, bmyers@ufl.edu
Carson Letot, Penn State U., ctl84@psu.edu
Troy White, South Dakota State U., peter.white@sdstate.edu
Lana Hasselquist, South Dakota State U., laura.hasselquist@sdstate.edu
O.P. McCubbins, Mississippi State U., am4942@msstate.edu
Greg Edwards, Oklahoma State U. craig.edwards@okstate.edu
Hui-Hui Wang, Purdue U. huiwang@purdue.edu
Sara LaRose, Purdue U., slarose@purdue.edu
Lesley Oliver, Administrative Advisor, lesley.oliver@uky.edu

Brief Summary of Minutes

S1071 met virtually on May 25, 2021.  The objective leads and participants provided updates on activities completed for each objective. Following brief individual team member updates, the group discussed ideas for the next 5-year replacement proposal for this group. Additional details can be found in the attached minutes.

Accomplishments

<p>Objective 1: This objective was previously completed. The framework of disciplinary core ideas for next generation science standards were published and are available at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fufdc.ufl.edu%2F%2FIR00011432%2F00001&amp;data=04%7C01%7Clesley.oliver%40uky.edu%7Ce312608c01774212474408d92144e0f7%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637577401988786822%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=upPjW64BEIsK5rv0PICOUZr1rvh7UyKNJf0Ozng5qso%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://ufdc.ufl.edu//IR00011432/00001</a>.&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Objective 2: The survey instrument previously developed to identify exemplary agricultural teachers and teaching methods was piloted in Kansas and West Virginia. The pilot test revealed a need to modify one of the questions on the instrument before further use on a broader study population. The survey instrument link has been provided to S1071 participants.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Objective 3: &nbsp;The previously completed innovation configuration map has been reviewed. Stakeholder comments are being incorporated and the document being prepared for publishing and dissemination.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>See attached minutes for additional details.</p>

Publications

Impact Statements

1. The innovation configuration map is expected to enhance professional development for secondary ag teachers by providing a tool to identify ways to implement new programs and practices that further emphasize the core Ag STEM disciplinary core ideas from the framework in their curriculum.

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Report Information

Participants

Kevin Curry, Penn State, Kevincurry@psu.edu
Tyson Sorensen, Utah State, tyson.sorensen@usu.edu
Jonathon Ulmer, Kansas State, julmer@ksu.edu
Kasee Smith, University of Idaho, klsmith@uidhaho.edu
Aaron McKim, Michigan State, amckim@msu.edu
Catherine DiBenedetto, Clemson, cdibene@clemson.edu
Brian Myers, U. Florida, bmyers@ufl.edu
Laura Hasselquist, South Dakota State U., laura.hasselquist@sdstate.edu
Barry Croom, University of Georgia, dbcroom@uga.edu

Brief Summary of Minutes

S1071 met in person on May 17, 2022 in Oklahoma City.  The objective leads and participants provided updates on activities completed for each objective. The chair discussed updates and timeline for the next 5-year replacement proposal for this group. A review of the updated objectives in replacement project was discussed and individuals were assigned to lead each objective. New leadership team was selected to lead the project. Discussion of next steps and ideas to move the project forward. Additional details can be found in the attached minutes.

Accomplishments

<p>Objective 1: This objective was previously completed. The framework of disciplinary core ideas for next generation science standards were published and are available at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fufdc.ufl.edu%2F%2FIR00011432%2F00001&amp;data=04%7C01%7Clesley.oliver%40uky.edu%7Ce312608c01774212474408d92144e0f7%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637577401988786822%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=upPjW64BEIsK5rv0PICOUZr1rvh7UyKNJf0Ozng5qso%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://ufdc.ufl.edu//IR00011432/00001</a>.&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Objective 2: Research in multiple states is being conducted to identify exemplary teaching in STEM. Research in multiple states being conducted currently looking at socioscientific issues and identifying the methods exemplary agriculture teachers use in this process. Collection is under way. Other research is being conducted to look at frameworks being used in agricultural education for exemplary teaching. Anther study looking at how science teachers who integrate agriculture are doing it. A study examining principles and perceptions of SBAE teachers related STEM integration is under way. Another study is under way looking at urban science teachers and integration as well as training of NGSS- identifying practices, methods, resources being utilized. Another project being conducted &ldquo;STEM it up&rdquo; is exploring additional avenues for STEM integration in SBAE content areas (methods and resources) and illuminating STEM practices through agriscience projects.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Objective 3: &nbsp;The previously completed innovation configuration map has been reviewed and has been published and disseminated.</p><br /> <p>See attached minutes for additional details.</p>

Publications

Impact Statements

1. 3. The innovation configuration map will enhance professional development for secondary ag teachers by providing a tool to identify ways to implement new programs and practices that further emphasize the core Ag STEM disciplinary core ideas from the framework in their curriculum.

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