Statement of Proposed Action
We propose to prepare an independent study program on Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) directed toward Hispanic high school students enrolled in the
Franklin Area Youth Action Project (FAYAP). This program will provide a brief
introduction to computers and use of the Internet as a research tool and will involve
learners in computer-based and mentor-assisted exercises through which they will
learn appropriate technical terms and concepts, and presentation skills under the
guidance of faculty members and professionals associated with Franklin Sate
University and the FAYAP.
Goal Statement
The project goal is for learners to be able to gain familiarity with computers and the
Internet as research tools, to learn the technical terms and concepts necessary to
communicate IPM strategies and facts to potential users, and to develop networking
and community partnership skills among peers and leaders in the farm community.
Through participation in the project, they will learn how to research on the Web,
define IPM using appropriate technical terms and concepts, describe primary tactics
used in IPM, devise an IPM system for a sample farm, and give a professional
presentation.
Overall goal objective
Objective
Given the instructional material, learners will be able to research material on the
Internet and give a professional presentation on IPM strategies for crops grown in
the Boone Valley area.
Test
Learners are able to research IPM strategies and give a professional presentation
for their peers and leaders in the farm community.
1.0 When given URL addresses for web sites that include information on Integrated Pest Management, the learner will be able to use a web browser to locate and view each siteÕs information and respond to questions on screen.
2.0 The student will be able to define IPM using appropriate terms and concepts.
3.1 The learner will be able to describe the primary control tactics used in IPM.
3.0 Through identified primary control tactics, the learner will be able to describe IPM strategies for specific crops grown in the Boone Valley area.
4.1 The learner will be able to present a five-minute presentation on topic of their own choice to class.
4.0 The learner will be able to present a ten-minute presentation on IPM strategies to a group of their peers and leaders in the farm community.
Learning Format/Materials
We are producing an independent study program for Hispanic high school students
enrolled in the FAYAP that will show participants how to search for information on
the Internet and how to make a professional presentation on IPM strategies relative
to crops grown in the Boone Valley area. The program will be led by faculty and
professionals associated with Franklin State University and the FAYAP. We are
producing a teachers guide for use of ÒmentorsÓ in the program and participant
materials that will be both a guide during the class sessions and a reference for
participants to use later on.
Instructional Strategies
Section #1 Orienting Participants to Content
Event 1: Gain Attention
Event 2: Inform Learner of Objectives
Event 3: Stimulate Recall of Prior Knowledge
Objectives 1.0-5.0
Strategy: All learners meet face-to-face as a group with the FAYAP
Director and School of Agriculture IPM specialist. They will explain the general
goal of the instruction, the support that will be provided to participants, and the
steps that must be taken to achieve satisfactory completion of the project. Learners
will be asked to provide examples from their experience where pest management
was important to them or their families. The importance of understanding
computers and of being able to speak clearly in technical terms about farm related
issues, as well as the value of IPM will be highlighted with real-world examples
and informal discussion among participants and leaders.
Section # 2 Web Browser and Search Tool Competency
Event 4: Present Distinctive Stimuli
Event 5: Guide Learner
Event 6: Provide Practice
Event 7: Provide Feedback
Event 8: Assess Final Performance
Event 9: Retention/Transfer
Objective 1.0
Strategy: Learners will meet at the FAYAP center at scheduled times in
groups of no more than 4. The Director will be available to orient learners to the
computer and web browser. The learners will be given URLs and the AltaVista
search tool to locate information on specific questions and topics. Correct answers
to form-based questions will determine competency. The director will support
learnerÕs use of the web browser as an integral part of the learning process and will
help the learners become confident of their skills.
Section #3 Defining IPM and IPM Control Tactics
Event 4: Present Distinctive Stimuli
Event 5: Guide Learner
Event 6: Provide Practice
Event 7: Provide Feedback
Objective 2.0
Strategy: Learners will independently connect to the class web page to
receive web-based reading assignments through use of computers at the FAYAP
Center, the local library, and the Franklin University Technology Center Computer
Labs to which they will have access as participants in this project. Learners will
answer form-based questions that require identification of IPM terms and control
tactics. Feedback on responses and correct responses will be given on-line.
Learners will submit a description of IPM via email using information gathered
through AltaVista searches and suggested URL listings given in the class web page
sites. The IPM specialist will respond within 3 days with approval for continuance
or suggestions for further readings.
Section #4 Describing IPM Crop Strategies
Event 4: Present Distinctive Stimuli
Event 5: Guide Learner
Event 6: Provide Practice
Event 7: Provide Feedback
Event 8: Assess Final Performance
Objective 3.0
Strategy: Learners will independently connect to the class web page to
receive web-based reading assignments through use of computers at the FAYAP
Center, the local library, and the Franklin University Technology Center Computer
Labs to which they will have access as participants in this project. Learners will
answer form-based questions on IPM control tactics associated with crops grown in
the Boone Valley area. Feedback on responses and correct responses will be given
on-line. Learners will submit a description of IPM strategy for specific crops via
email using information gathered through AltaVista searches and suggested URL
listings given in the class web page sites. Learners will listen to and summarize Joe
DagsworthyÕs 2/12/77 radio broadcast ÒPest Management and Hog Production:
Runaway RunoffÓ and discuss how pest management has changed since then. Mr.
Dagsworth has agreed to be interviewed for this project. The IPM specialist will
respond within 3 days with approval for continuance or suggestions for further
readings.
Section #5 Oral Presentation of Topic
Event 4: Present Distinctive Stimuli
Event 5: Guide Learner
Event 6: Provide Practice
Event 7: Provide Feedback
Event 8: Assess Final Performance
Event 9: Enhance Retention/Transfer
Objective 4.1
Strategy: Learners will participate in two scheduled class sessions with
speech coach. In first session, coach will present fundamentals of an oral
presentation, including how to organize thoughts and tips for effectively
communicating in a public setting. Learners follow up this presentation with review
of web sites that provide additional content on organizing thoughts and speech
delivery strategies and scripts. In second session, learners will present a five-
minute presentation on a topic of their choice in front of the class. The presentation
will be video taped and reviewed in class. The coach will maintain a supportive,
positive environment among all participants in this session.
Section #6 Offer Formal Presentation of IPM Crop Strategies
Event 6: Provide Practice
Event 7: Provide Feedback
Event 8: Assess Final Performance
Event 9: Enhance Retention/Transfer
Objective 4.0
Strategy: Learners review web-based content on IPM crop control
strategies. Learners are assigned one crop on which to prepare a ten-minute oral
presentation to the class and to invited leaders of the Boone Valley agricultural
community. Learners may use video equipment in the Franklin State University
Technology Center to pre-record their presentation for review by the speech coach
or may make a private appointment to present their presentation to the speech coach
before the scheduled public presentation. Student performances are jointly evaluated
by an IPM specialist and a speech specialist. Visitors are encouraged to ask learners
follow-up questions about IPM strategies, thus promoting retention and transfer to
real world situations.
The winning presentation on IPM strategies will be field tested through Franklin
State University and the results will be highlighted on Joe DagsworthyÕs radio
show. Franklin State U. will create a web page showcasing the presentations and
KFSB-TV will profile the project and participants.
