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Action Steps And Tools For Managing A Statewide Curriculum Development Process, Hannah K. Epley
Action Steps And Tools For Managing A Statewide Curriculum Development Process, Hannah K. Epley
The Journal of Extension
Practical aspects of curriculum development, especially that involving multiple authors, often are overlooked, but they are critical to moving a curriculum from concept to finished product. The Ohio 4-H Camping Design Team developed a competency-model-based curriculum for training the state's 4-H teen camp counselors. The team incorporated action steps and associated management tools to facilitate the curriculum development process. Action steps included establishing a timeline, using a template, tracking progress, and conducting an internal review. The action steps and tools the team used can be replicated by others developing curricula, training programs, and other resources for Extension audiences.
Dairy Cattle Handling Extension Programs: Training Workers And Cattle, Amber L. Adams, Michaela Kristula, Meggan V. Hain
Dairy Cattle Handling Extension Programs: Training Workers And Cattle, Amber L. Adams, Michaela Kristula, Meggan V. Hain
The Journal of Extension
Cattle handling Extension program educators often overlook the animal training component of efficient handling. The objectives of the study described in this article were to measure young dairy heifer behavioral responses toward handlers who received different types of training and to document whether repeated handling or time of day of handling affected heifer behavioral responses to handlers. Six handlers received training through a lecture, hands-on workshop, or video. An observer recorded heifer behavior during handling tests. The day and time of heifer training were most influential on heifer behavior, but heifer handling ease was improved when handlers had participated in …
Collaborating Across State Lines To Leverage Cultural Competency Expertise, Celina G. Wille, Zuri Garcia, José L. Garcia
Collaborating Across State Lines To Leverage Cultural Competency Expertise, Celina G. Wille, Zuri Garcia, José L. Garcia
The Journal of Extension
A statewide need for Latino cultural competency training for Utah State University (USU) Extension personnel was identified. The solution involved the collaborative efforts of our team of two USU Extension faculty members and one Washington State University (WSU) Extension faculty member on adaption and customization of a needs assessment tool and a training program originated at WSU. Our collaboration leveraged important limited resources such as subject-matter expertise, training materials, time, and funding while providing a venue for feedback and ideas to improve, update, and enhance an existing program. Garnering administrative support from the start is key to successful cross-state collaborative …