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.

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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