Abstract #255
Section: Teaching/Undergraduate and Graduate Education (orals)
Session: Teaching, Undergraduate and Graduate Education Symposium: Active Learning—From Theory to Practice
Format: Oral
Day/Time: Monday 2:00 PM–2:30 PM
Location: Room 301 C
Presentation is being recorded
Session: Teaching, Undergraduate and Graduate Education Symposium: Active Learning—From Theory to Practice
Format: Oral
Day/Time: Monday 2:00 PM–2:30 PM
Location: Room 301 C
Presentation is being recorded
# 255
There is a difference between presenting and teaching.
Nick Fuhrman*1, 1Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Key Words: teaching, active learning
Speaker Bio
There is a difference between presenting and teaching.
Nick Fuhrman*1, 1Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
As the title suggests, there is a difference between simply “presenting” information and truly teaching it to others. Through this discussion and demonstration, participants will engage in a hands-on experience with active learning theories and will leave thinking differently about their teaching. Constructivism, experiential learning, and Bloom’s taxonomy will be used to help teachers realize that some of the most profound, memorable learning experiences occur through “teachable moments”—even those that are intentionally planted in a lesson. The importance of reflection following active learning will be used to transition into methods of evaluating and documenting student learning following active learning experiences.
Key Words: teaching, active learning
Speaker Bio
Nick received his BS and MS degrees in forestry from Virginia Tech and his PhD in agricultural education and communication, with a focus in environmental education program evaluation, from the University of Florida. Also known as “Ranger Nick,” he teaches graduate courses in educational program development and data analysis, and undergraduate courses in environmental education and teaching methods. His life’s passion is teaching and he often uses live animals (such as snakes, turtles, and owls) in the classroom and on his monthly television series, “Ranger Nick.” Nick is married to his best friend, Jessica, and the two have a son, Miles, who is the highlight of their lives. Miles already seems to love animals and the outdoors as much as his Dad.
