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Flexible Learning Pathways: A Forestry Extension Perspective on Curriculum Development

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

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  1. Flexible Learning Pathways:A Forestry Extension Perspective on Curriculum Development Mike Cloughesy & Scott Reed Oregon State University College of Forestry

  2. Flexible Learning Pathways • Forestry Extension & Outreach Education in Oregon • Model of Curriculum Development • Natural Resource Curricula • Elements of Successful Programs

  3. Forestry Extension and Outreach Education in Oregon • Woodland Owner Training • Natural Resource Professional Training • Public Policy Training • Watershed Council Training

  4. Woodland Owner Education Curriculum Pyramid Advanced MWM AWOP MWM MWM AWOP Resource Management Planning Basic Forestry Shortcourse Backyard Woodlands

  5. Forestry Extension and Outreach Education in Oregon • Woodland Owner Training • Natural Resource Professional Training • Public Policy Training • Watershed Council Training

  6. Model of Curriculum Development (Verduin) • Rationale • Target Audience Identification • Needs Assessment • Outside Political Forces • Government Agencies • Private Organizations • NGOs

  7. 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

  8. Model of Curriculum Development (cont.) • Evaluation • Measure Goal Achievement • Formative Evaluation • Summative Evaluation • Inputs • Activities • Involvement • Reactions • KASA change • Practice change • End results

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

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