“Experiential Learning in Sustainable Agriculture”
March 4 & 5, 1997
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hosted by: Department of Agronomy & Plant Genetics,
University of Minnesota
and
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture
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*Topic statement:
Experiential learning (learning by doing) provides unique opportunities to
meet the needs of highly interdisciplinary areas of study such as
sustainable agriculture. As a result of attending this workshop
participants will:
- be aware of current trends in higher education, specifically those
related to integrating hands-on experience with academic coursework;
- understand underlying concepts and principles of experiential
learning;
- identify strengths and weaknesses of current internship models;
- develop specific learning activities for students using the
experiential learning model.
*Presenters:
Bruce Barnett, professor and director, Division of Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies, University of Northern Colorado
Patricia Lee, associate professor, Department of Special Education,
University of Northern Colorado
Juanita Reed-Boniface, educational consultant, JRB Associates, Inc.
*Location:
The workshop will be held at the Sheraton Minneapolis Metrodome, 1330
Industrial Boulevard. A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at a
special rate of $70 plus tax for single or double occupancy. Please make
hotel reservations directly by calling 1-800-777-3277 no later than
February 10 and request the special “Sustainable Agriculture Workshop”
rate. Registrants will receive a confirmation letter describing airport
shuttle information and a hotel location map.
*Registration:
The workshop registration fee is $50. A special rate of $20 is available
for full-time students. This fee includes instructional materials,
refreshment breaks, and lunch on both days. The registration fee is
non-refundable, however substitutes will be accepted. Registrations must
be received no later than February 21.
Please make your check payable to the University of Minnesota. Mail the
check and registration form to:
Experiential Learning Workshop
Dept. of Agronomy & Plant Genetics
411 Borlaug Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
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*For more information, contact:
Darrell Cox at 612-625-2738 or coxxx015@tc.umn.edu
This program is funded in part by the Cooperative State Research,
Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture under
Cooperative Agreement No. 96-COOP-1-3020.
Darrell J. Cox, Ph.D.
Sustainable Agriculture Systems Graduate Minor
411 Borlaug Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612)625-2738
coxxx015@tc.umn.edu