Evaluating the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) Program: Blogs as a Reflection Process

Autor/inn/en	Bush, Sarah A.; Seibel, Megan M.; Corkins, Chelsea R.; Elliott-Engel, Jeremy
Titel	Evaluating the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) Program: Blogs as a Reflection Process
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education, 60 (2019) 1, S.268-282 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1042-0541
Schlagwörter	Electronic Publishing; Web Sites; Leadership Training; Agricultural Education; Adult Education; Capacity Building; Skill Development; Reflection; Student Experience; Outcomes of Education; Adult Students; Virginia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Elektronisches Publizieren; Web-Design; Führungslehre; Agriculture; Education; Landwirtschaftliche Ausbildung; Landwirtschaft; Ausbildung; Adult; Adults; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Studienerfahrung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin
Abstract	Leadership inquiry lacks robust studies designed to understand processes as opposed to outcomes. This qualitative case study explored the process of reflection through blogs to evaluate the Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR) program. We open-coded blog entries for reflection on capacity building and competency development through experiences within the program. Expanded thinking, competency development, and interconnectedness emerged as themes through a collaborative process. Additionally, we identified four subthemes within the themes: change, self-awareness, networking, and affiliations. The majority of intended VALOR program outcomes were readily discussed within emergent themes and the reflection process. The findings within this study support transformative learning and communities of practice as pathways for increasing knowledge and capacity to become change agents. Focus on increasing opportunities for participants to explore applications of newly created knowledge can benefit the program and overall development of participants and their communities. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2021/2/06