Special Episode: Meet an Author from How Learning Works

Season 11 Finale

Another end to the school year, another end to an Owl Pellets: Tips for Ag Teachers season. Come along as Brian, Becky, and Mike wrap up season 11.

Special Episode: Meet an Author from How Learning Works

Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. However, in this episode, they are meeting a very special guest. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into how the book came to be and some of Michele DiPietro's advice for both teachers and students. Come along as we wrap up our season 11 mini-series.

How Learning Works: Self-Direction

Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the eighth and final section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria Norman focused this book on making learning work for you and your students! Come along as Brian, Becky, and Mike chat about how taking a step back and letting your students self-direct their learning helps them, even outside of the classroom.

STEM in the Ag Classroom: Boosting Confidence, Making Connections

Ready to boost your STEM teaching confidence? William Norris and Lacey Roberts-Hill deliver crucial insights from research exploring how agricultural educators perceive their ability to integrate STEM-based AFNR standards! We unpack findings on specific STEM concepts where teachers excel and areas where more support is needed. Learn about the vital role of preservice training and actionable recommendations for professional development to strengthen your skills. This episode is packed with practical ways to confidently bring real-world STEM applications into your lessons, setting your students up for success.   Journal article: Meaningful skills for the agricultural workforce: Assessing the confidence levels of agricultural educators to integrate STEM into their curriculum [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/William-Norris-8/publication/382360757_Meaningful_skills_for_the_agricultural_workforce_Assessing_the_confidence_levels_of_male_and_female_agricultural_educators_to_integrate_STEM_into_their_curriculum/links/669984bb02e9686cd10dab6d/Meaningful-skills-for-the-agricultural-workforce-Assessing-the-confidence-levels-of-male-and-female-agricultural-educators-to-integrate-STEM-into-their-curriculum.pdf]

How Learning Works: Course Climate

Brian, Becky, and Mike are back to diving into how learning works. Throughout this episode, they will dive deep into the seventh section of the book "How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Learning." [https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHow-Learning-Works-Research-Based-Principles%2Fdp%2F1119861691&data=05%7C02%7Ck.hilburn%40ufl.edu%7C890d55e93a13437568c608de05bbc555%7C0d4da0f84a314d76ace60a62331e1b84%7C0%7C0%7C638954501212877870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kF1M6KgQdY0L2MiFn90Ci20d5TIZ5ErQkp%2BdnoWEwK0%3D&reserved=0] Marsha Lovett, Michael Birdges, Michele DiPietro, Susan Ambrose, and Maria Norman focused this book on making learning work for you and your students! Come along as Brian, Becky, and Mike chat about how creating a safe space with high expectations can affect your students' learning.