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Flexible Learning Pathways: A Forestry Extension Perspective on Curriculum Development. Mike Cloughesy & Scott Reed Oregon State University College of Forestry. Flexible Learning Pathways. Forestry Extension & Outreach Education in Oregon Model of Curriculum Development
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Flexible Learning Pathways:A Forestry Extension Perspective on Curriculum Development Mike Cloughesy & Scott Reed Oregon State University College of Forestry
Flexible Learning Pathways • Forestry Extension & Outreach Education in Oregon • Model of Curriculum Development • Natural Resource Curricula • Elements of Successful Programs
Forestry Extension and Outreach Education in Oregon • Woodland Owner Training • Natural Resource Professional Training • Public Policy Training • Watershed Council Training
Woodland Owner Education Curriculum Pyramid Advanced MWM AWOP MWM MWM AWOP Resource Management Planning Basic Forestry Shortcourse Backyard Woodlands
Forestry Extension and Outreach Education in Oregon • Woodland Owner Training • Natural Resource Professional Training • Public Policy Training • Watershed Council Training
Model of Curriculum Development (Verduin) • Rationale • Target Audience Identification • Needs Assessment • Outside Political Forces • Government Agencies • Private Organizations • NGOs
Model of Curriculum Development (cont.) • Goal Identification • General Level • Intermediate Level • Specific Level • Instructional Activities & Organization • Specific goal-directed learning experiences • Hierarchy of KASAs • Assume entry level KASAs • Use prerequisites • Adjust through feedback
Model of Curriculum Development (cont.) • Evaluation • Measure Goal Achievement • Formative Evaluation • Summative Evaluation • Inputs • Activities • Involvement • Reactions • KASA change • Practice change • End results
Natural Resource Curricula • Master Woodland Manager • Natural Resources Institute • Basic Forestry Short Course • Resource Management Planning • Watershed Stewardship Education Program • Minnesota Sustainable Forests Education Cooperative
Natural Resource Curricula • Oregon Forest Institute for Teachers • Forest Products Management Development Short Course • Growing Natural Resource Leaders for the 21st Century • International Institute & Certificate for Sustainable Natural Resources • Professional Forest Resource Management Curriculum & Certificate
Elements of Successful Education Programs • Develop demand-driven programs. • Identify & describe target audience. • Conduct formal needs assessment. • Develop clear goals and objectives. • Use specific learning activities to achieve specific educational goals.
Elements of Successful Education Programs • Use formative & summative evaluation to measure goal achievement. • Adjust learning activities with feedback. • Level 5 or 6 summative evaluations. • Develop long-term client relationships. • Allow multiple or flexible pathways.