Guidelines |
This agenda highlights the key features of the workshop and provides suggested times for each element. The sequence of presentations will be modified to fit the days and times that a state schedules for the workshop. |
Length |
A facilitator workshop requires 16 hours of contact time to complete. Please note the reason for the varying times of Sessions 1 and 2. In order to achieve the following goals, we believe the participants should experience a minimum of 10 lessons. |
Goals |
To prepare to serve as an FLP Educator Workshop Facilitator by:
Becoming familiar with:
- FLP's Resources for Learning
- the Project Food, Land & People Facilitator Handbook
- state program and organization
- FLP's paradigm
- process skills and critical thinking orientation
- theme and technique integration
Seeing lessons as:
- supplementary to traditional subject areas
- complementary to other projects and curriculum
Developing trust in the Resources for Learning:
- create a comfort zone
- use of and extent of supporting information
- step-by-step instructions with integrated questions
- evaluation opportunities and extensions
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Room set-up |
Rectangular (6') or round tables with 5 people per table, arrange 6' tables in fan shape
Overhead projector and Screen setup so participants can see screen
Flip chart
Six additional 6' tables for registration, handouts and resource materials |
Presenters |
There is a time alloted during Sessions 1 and 2 for individuals to be invited as guest speakers. This may be one individual using the time, two individuals sharing the time, a farm couple, or a panel of producers or specialists, probably three maximum. Although it is preferable to have them present during the time when these sessions will be occurring, we can generally work them in anytime after the icebreaker and before the closing. If they can join us for a meal in addition to their presentation, this would be an added bonus.
We definitely want one of these to be a farmer, rancher, nurserygrower, farm couple, or panel of producers who will discuss her or his operation and those things that influence her or his operating decisions. Part of this time should be allocated for questions and answers.
The other presenter may speak specifically about the theme of the session or may introduce the participants to other materials that they can incorporate into their curriculum that complement the agricultural or environmental literacy theme. They may also bring materials that supplement one or more of the FLP lessons, such as insects. We have used professors, extension agents or specialists, and farmers
Be creative in selecting these individuals rather than fitting a mold. Their job is to expand the workshop and help the participants realize that the FLP material is only a springboard to other opportunities. We have also found that many participants have not had the opportunity to interact with an agricultural producer wearing her or his producer hat and that is why we encourage having at least one producer. |
Breaks |
Breaks and meals are scheduled at appropriate times during the workshop. If the workshop includes meals, the menu could offer meals from different cultures. |
Journaling |
We will schedule two to three additional short blocks of time for journaling during Sessions 1 and 2. This is an important learning method and a critical part of the workshop format. |
Opening |
(Be ready about 20 minutes before announced starting time)
Registration
Handouts - Name Badges
Journals
Workshop Goals and Agenda
Pre-workshop survey (The pre-workshop survey is optional and, if you opt to use it, it could be sent to the participants before the workshop along with the goals and simplified agenda that highlights times and happenings.) |
Start Time |
Five minutes for participants to complete pre-workshop survey, if needed |
Introduction
Staff
Workshop
Journals |
~25 minutes
Facilitators and presenters
Review agenda and goals (Overhead)
Journaling rules and personalize cover (Handout) |
Icebreaker |
~40 minutes
Activity: Seasons Through the Year lesson (for PreK-6 on page 33)
Discussion: Seasonal groups discuss characteristics of the season (Overhead)
Presentation: Pairs within seasonal group introduce each other (Overhead)
Journal: (See prompts) (Overhead) |
FLP RFL |
~10 minutes
Handout FLP Resources for Learning
Review lesson format pp. x and xi and page 33 (Overhead)
Refer to Lessons by Topics p.458 and Celebrations topic |
Background |
~20 minutes
challenge and opportunity (Overhead)
vision and mission (2 Overheads)
history (Handout & Overhead)
funding (Overhead)
newsletter (Handout) |
Session 1 |
170 to 200 minutes
(Include 55 minutes for presenter. Number of lessons presented will be varied in order to allow enough time for the sharing session near the end of the workshop.)
Introduction to themes in My Ecosystem (Overhead)
(Suggested Lessons)
Lesson: Perc Through the Pores (p. 121 grades 3-6)
Lesson: Investigating Insects (p. 181 grades 3-12)
Lesson: Could It Be Something They Ate? (p. 139 grades 3-8)
Lesson: Fruits and Veggies (p. 9 grades PreK-4)
Lesson: By the Way (p. 241 grades 4-12) |
Handbook |
~25 minutes
Handout Facilitator Handbook
Relate Lessons done to Themes |
FLP Model |
~20 minutes
Workshop model explanation (Overhead)
4 techniques and learning styles (3 Overheads)
5 themes in two sessions (Overhead) |
Session 2 |
180 to 210 minutes
(Include 60 minutes for presenter. Number of lessons presented will be varied in order to allow enough time for the sharing session near the end of the workshop.)
Introduction to Themes in Our Biosphere (Overhead)
(Suggested Lessons)
Lesson: Lunchtime Favorites (p. 75 grades PreK-12)
Lesson: What Will the Land Support? (p.337 grades 5-12)
Lesson: Step by Step (p. 299 grades 4-12)
Lesson: Less Elbow Room (p. 285 grades 4-12) |
State plans |
50 minutes
State coordinator or coalition representative discusses state goals, workshop plans, ordering materials, etc. |
Planning |
120 minutes (Part of this could be done during a meal.)
Divide participants into 3 to 7 groups with 4 to 6/group. Each group creates a workshop for educators (show goals) (Overhead)
(Mix participants by professions to allow good interaction.)
Discuss items to plan (Handout) |
Sharing |
30 minutes/group
Each group will present their workshop agenda and lead one lesson that has not been presented and that they intend to use in their workshop.
Adjust time for Sessions 1 and 2 to allow the necessary time to do this. |
Closing |
20 to 35 minutes (Depends on group size)
Lesson: Don't Use It All Up! (p. 57 grades PreK-12)
Handout certificates |
Wrap-up |
10 minutes
Post-workshop survey |
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