Standard 5

Working at the Boys and Girls Club in Lincoln, Nebraska shows that I can implement engaging instruction into my classroom. The Boys and Girls Club is an after-school program for high school students at Lincoln North Star High School. At the club, I was a Youth Development Professional. I was focused on leading activities within the club and also creating and building relationships with high school students. While working at the club, I instructed using student-centered approaches such as project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and problem-solving activities. Additionally, I was a part of building a learning environment that fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and active learning. I will apply what I learned at the Boys and Girls Club to my Ag program by continuing to connect with students in an engaging and positive way.

My Intro to Ag Unit Plan for Wisner-Pilger High School demonstrates my ability to provide engaging and meaningful instruction to my students. This unit plan contains lesson plans and other materials that cover a unit of coursework. Specifically, these lessons go way beyond the typical lecturing. They provide instruction that connects academic and technical knowledge to real-world applications and authentic learning experiences. The lessons also utilize student-centered approaches such as project-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and problem-solving activities. I will utilize this unit plan in student teaching as well as in my own Ag program in the future.

Intro to Ag Unit Plan