The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H str... more The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
Vadala, C. (2004). The impact of an environmental education program on third graders ’ knowledge,... more Vadala, C. (2004). The impact of an environmental education program on third graders ’ knowledge, attitude and behavioral intention. Unpublished master’s thesis, Texas A&M
The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H... more The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
Extension educators are increasingly using flipped classrooms, wherein online content delivery pr... more Extension educators are increasingly using flipped classrooms, wherein online content delivery precedes in-person learning. We have applied this approach to two Extension programs in which citizen scientists are trained in early detection of invasive species. Our goal in using the tool of flipped classrooms is to accommodate large amounts of content while focusing classroom time on skills development. In 2017, we assessed efficacy of the flipped classroom through knowledge tests and surveys completed by 174 participants and 106 participants, respectively. Results demonstrated large knowledge gains and high participant satisfaction. We encourage Extension professionals to consider whether use of the flipped classroom format could advance achievement of their programs' learning objectives.
Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respon... more Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respond. Round 2 of the survey was based on the responses to Round 1. In all, 103 questions were generated from Round 1 and proposed in Round 2. Round 3 presented the results from Round 2, plus new information generated in Round 2, for a total of 98 questions. Participation rates: Round 1 (84%) Round 2 (81%) Round 3 (68%) The results of this survey process are wide reaching, but they are not exhaustive. When consensus couldn't be reached we didn't report that recommendation. In order to offer users of the Ash Management Guidelines for Private Forest Landowners publication with a quick way to assess the difference between important resource information and recommendations generated from the survey, all survey recommendations were presented in eye-catching graphics boxes. Although attributed to an individual, all recommendations in the boxes were approved by group consensus using the modified-Delphi process.
Minnesota's forests are important ecologically, economically and socially and approximat... more Minnesota's forests are important ecologically, economically and socially and approximately one third of the forest is owned by family forest landowners. Family forest landowners face many challenges including pressures to convert, sell or subdivide their land. Women are ...
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is a serious forest pest in the United Stat... more The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is a serious forest pest in the United States and its range is expanding. In June 2008, emerald ash borer was confirmed in six US states. As of July 2009, it was confirmed in 13 American states, including Minnesota. Detecting its presence early in an infestation will allow forest managers more management options. University of Minnesota Extension partnered with Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture Federal National Plant Diagnostic Network, to develop the Emerald Ash Borer First Detectors Programme to help identify the first incidence of emerald ash borer in Minnesota and each Minnesota county. First Detector volunteers are one of the first lines of defence against the establishment of emerald ash borer in Minnesota by helping to identify the first occurrence of emerald ash borer. They can visit properties, collect and safely mail samples to...
Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respon... more Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respond. Round 2 of the survey was based on the responses to Round 1. In all, 103 questions were generated from Round 1 and proposed in Round 2. Round 3 presented the results from Round 2, plus new information generated in Round 2, for a total of 98 questions. Participation rates: Round 1 (84%) Round 2 (81%) Round 3 (68%) The results of this survey process are wide reaching, but they are not exhaustive. When consensus couldn't be reached we didn't report that recommendation. In order to offer users of the Ash Management Guidelines for Private Forest Landowners publication with a quick way to assess the difference between important resource information and recommendations generated from the survey, all survey recommendations were presented in eye-catching graphics boxes. Although attributed to an individual, all recommendations in the boxes were approved by group consensus using the modified-Delphi process.
Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. I... more Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. In 2003, changes were made to the program allowing landowners to register for any or all of the 10 core classes or electives rather than commit to three or four weekend ...
Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. I... more Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. In 2003, changes were made to the program allowing landowners to register for any or all of the 10 core classes or electives rather than commit to three or four weekend ...
Abstract: The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry after school program combined ... more Abstract: The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry after school program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H str... more The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
Vadala, C. (2004). The impact of an environmental education program on third graders ’ knowledge,... more Vadala, C. (2004). The impact of an environmental education program on third graders ’ knowledge, attitude and behavioral intention. Unpublished master’s thesis, Texas A&M
The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H... more The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry Afterschool program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
Extension educators are increasingly using flipped classrooms, wherein online content delivery pr... more Extension educators are increasingly using flipped classrooms, wherein online content delivery precedes in-person learning. We have applied this approach to two Extension programs in which citizen scientists are trained in early detection of invasive species. Our goal in using the tool of flipped classrooms is to accommodate large amounts of content while focusing classroom time on skills development. In 2017, we assessed efficacy of the flipped classroom through knowledge tests and surveys completed by 174 participants and 106 participants, respectively. Results demonstrated large knowledge gains and high participant satisfaction. We encourage Extension professionals to consider whether use of the flipped classroom format could advance achievement of their programs' learning objectives.
Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respon... more Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respond. Round 2 of the survey was based on the responses to Round 1. In all, 103 questions were generated from Round 1 and proposed in Round 2. Round 3 presented the results from Round 2, plus new information generated in Round 2, for a total of 98 questions. Participation rates: Round 1 (84%) Round 2 (81%) Round 3 (68%) The results of this survey process are wide reaching, but they are not exhaustive. When consensus couldn't be reached we didn't report that recommendation. In order to offer users of the Ash Management Guidelines for Private Forest Landowners publication with a quick way to assess the difference between important resource information and recommendations generated from the survey, all survey recommendations were presented in eye-catching graphics boxes. Although attributed to an individual, all recommendations in the boxes were approved by group consensus using the modified-Delphi process.
Minnesota's forests are important ecologically, economically and socially and approximat... more Minnesota's forests are important ecologically, economically and socially and approximately one third of the forest is owned by family forest landowners. Family forest landowners face many challenges including pressures to convert, sell or subdivide their land. Women are ...
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is a serious forest pest in the United Stat... more The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is a serious forest pest in the United States and its range is expanding. In June 2008, emerald ash borer was confirmed in six US states. As of July 2009, it was confirmed in 13 American states, including Minnesota. Detecting its presence early in an infestation will allow forest managers more management options. University of Minnesota Extension partnered with Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture Federal National Plant Diagnostic Network, to develop the Emerald Ash Borer First Detectors Programme to help identify the first incidence of emerald ash borer in Minnesota and each Minnesota county. First Detector volunteers are one of the first lines of defence against the establishment of emerald ash borer in Minnesota by helping to identify the first occurrence of emerald ash borer. They can visit properties, collect and safely mail samples to...
Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respon... more Round 1 consisted of 19 open-ended questions to which participants were given two weeks to respond. Round 2 of the survey was based on the responses to Round 1. In all, 103 questions were generated from Round 1 and proposed in Round 2. Round 3 presented the results from Round 2, plus new information generated in Round 2, for a total of 98 questions. Participation rates: Round 1 (84%) Round 2 (81%) Round 3 (68%) The results of this survey process are wide reaching, but they are not exhaustive. When consensus couldn't be reached we didn't report that recommendation. In order to offer users of the Ash Management Guidelines for Private Forest Landowners publication with a quick way to assess the difference between important resource information and recommendations generated from the survey, all survey recommendations were presented in eye-catching graphics boxes. Although attributed to an individual, all recommendations in the boxes were approved by group consensus using the modified-Delphi process.
Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. I... more Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. In 2003, changes were made to the program allowing landowners to register for any or all of the 10 core classes or electives rather than commit to three or four weekend ...
Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. I... more Abstract: The Woodland Advisor Program is an educational program for private forest landowners. In 2003, changes were made to the program allowing landowners to register for any or all of the 10 core classes or electives rather than commit to three or four weekend ...
Abstract: The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry after school program combined ... more Abstract: The University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H and Forestry after school program combined the 4-H structure and various forestry curricula to foster positive attitudes towards the environment and stewardship-related behaviors as these may serve as precursors to later choices that benefit the environment. Evaluation of third through fifth grade club members revealed statistically significant changes in attitudes and behavior. Recommendations for implementing this model are provided.
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