Using experiential learning to prepare students for agricultural careers

One of the greatest challenges we have in agriculture education is to help expand students’ knowledge and skills with the realization that many first-year students enter with little baseline knowledge upon which to ground the educational process. As agricultural educators, how can we better meet the needs of the future agricultural professionals and deepen our ties with the agriculture industries?

Timings

1.00pm: Guests arrive

1.15pm: CoE Introduction

1.20pm: Keynote Speaker

1.50pm: Q&A Session

2.00pm: Speaking finishes, guests network

2.30pm: Event finishes

Thursday 16 May

1.00pm - 2.30pm

B.linc Workshop, Lincoln University

About our Speakers

Kellie Enns is an associate professor of agricultural education at Colorado State University. Kellie has experience in both secondary and post-secondary education and in nonformal agricultural education and teacher training. Kellie’s research focus is on effective teaching and meaningful learning experiences in agriculture through varied contextual delivery methods. Kellie is passionate about the student experience and helping students to understand their contributions to a culture of learning.

R. Mark Enns is a professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics and holds the Rouse Chair for Animal Breeding at Colorado State University. Mark is keen on expanding student potential through the answering of challenging and critical industry questions. Mark bridges the unique overlap between critical indusry challenges, and utilizing robust data and analytic tools to help solve problems.