There's a pig in your greenhouse? It's no secret that two sows farrow in our school greenhouse each spring to teach students about pork production. While not everyone can bring pigs to the classroom, Destination Pork is an awesome supplement! I will also provide you with my interactive, engaging, and fun lessons that counter this curriculum. The workshop will show educators how to utilize these lesson plan while also strengthening your skills, abilities, and knowledge in swine production. You will leave with a strong understanding of what this curriculum can offer you along with lessons that make it more interactive towards your classroom. Curious about farrowing sows in your greenhouse? We'll talk about that too!
During this session you will learn how to prevent teacher burnout. You will explore the underlying concepts of occupational burnout, learn why teachers are leaving the profession, and discover why agricultural educators are more exhausted than ever. By the end of the workshop you will learn several strategies that you can immediately implement that will have a positive impact on your ability to balance both your personal and professional lives. Join this critical conservation and together we can "avoid the burn."
Dr. Solomonson grew up on a 1000-acre family farm in rural, Coal Valley, Illinois. After high school, he attended Black Hawk College- East then transferred to Western Illinois University where he received his B.S. degree in Agriculture- Teacher Certification. He began his career at... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Lone Star A
