How does a professional learning network impact our teaching practice?
Last week the PSUAgEd19 cohort attended the National Association for Agriculture Educators Conference for in San Antonio Texas! Our week was full of workshops and sessions centered around student engagement, inclusiveness, tips and tricks for teaching, and professional development. All helping to advance agriculture education!
Since we are pre-service teachers, we had the opportunity to attend the Future Agriscience Teacher Synopsis (FAST). During this programs, we were able to ask questions, to a panel of experienced teachers, participate in inquiry-based workshops, and fill out tools box with tons of resources. One workshop I really enjoyed was put on by two advisors from the Galt chapter in California. Their workshop taught us how to make our program an inclusive program. Where all types of students are welcome no matter their, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
Another workshop I attended was including foldable in classroom instructions. This by far was one of my favorite workshops I attended! Before I was struggling with ideas on how to make genetics more interactive for my students. I'll be teaching one week of genetics in my reproduction unit, so this workshop was beneficial!
Having a professional learning network and development events are wicked important when it comes to expanding our teaching practice. At the conference, I was able to talk to a ton of current ag teachers and build a relationship with them. Relationships I can count on in the future when I have a question on how to do something in my program. Also, I was able to see and gain teaching tips that I can implement in my classroom! Overall, this was a great week!
I am looking forward to using the skills and resources gain in student teaching!
Manny, I'm glad you enjoyed the foldables workshop! I would love some tips on how to use them!
ReplyDeleteManny, so glad that NAAE, especially FAST, was a positive experience for you. Conferences like this offer excellent PD opportunities, and it is great that you were able to attend sessions that correspond to your professional interests and gave you tools for your teacher toolbox that you can use during your student teaching internship.
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