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The Real World: Youth Focused Risk Management Education and Career Investigation National Extension Risk Management Education Conference Phoenix, AZ April 17-18, 2007. Steven L. Klose Assistant Professor and Extension Economist Coordinator, Financial And Risk Management Assistance
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The Real World: Youth Focused Risk Management Education and Career Investigation National Extension Risk Management Education Conference Phoenix, AZ April 17-18, 2007 Steven L. Klose Assistant Professor and Extension Economist Coordinator, Financial And Risk Management Assistance Greg H. Kaase Extension Program Specialist, Risk Management
Outline • Program Development • Phase I Model Prototype • Phase II Web Development • Demonstration • Phase III Curriculum Development • Implementation • Questions and Discussion
Phase I - Prototyping • Spreadsheet Prototype of Simulation Game • Experience Decision Making • Varied outcomes • Financial Security (or Insecurity) • What might Ag Production Career be Like? • Focus Group Testing • State-wide 4-H Gathering (27 students) • District 4-H meeting (20 students) • Content Development • Self-Study background information • Existing Extension Material • Begin Web Design & Development
Phase II – Web Development • Finish Web Delivery Programming • Demographic and Evaluation Surveys • More Focus Group Testing • Advisory groups (county agents & ag science teachers) • Incorporate Educational Material
Demonstration • On-line production agriculture focused simulation • http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/realworld\realworld_v025.html
Phase III – Curriculum Development • Accompanying Curriculum Material Targeted to H.S. Ag Science Teachers • Lesson 1 – Taking a Risk • Lesson 2 – Insuring Your Success • Lesson 3 – Contracting for the Future • Lesson 4 – To Invest or Not Invest • Lesson 5 – Stressed to the Limit • Lesson 6 – Balancing it All
Phase III - Implementation • Implementation Plans, Fall 2007 • Submit materials to Ag Communications • Review final formatted curriculum • Material Distribution • Ag science programs in Texas • Extension offices in Texas • Southern Region State Extension programs • Available through website
Real World: Youth Focused Risk Management Education • Questions • Discussion • Comments • Suggestions