Increasing Agriculture Awareness and education into School programs
Bhupinder Singh
Advisors : Vladimir Kricsfalusy, MJ Barret
Co-Advisors : Alanna Johnson, Robin Brown
Partner Organization : Saskatchewan Conservation Learning Centre Inc.
Introduction
The Conservation Learning Centre was
established under the Parkland
Agricultural Research Initiative, a
component of the Green Plan. CLC
offers a school program during summer
and school program corresponds with
the provincial science curricula and
encompasses agricultural,
environmental, conservation and
wildlife topics.
Study Design
Action Research methodology is the
reflective process of progressive
problem solving. This method will be
used to develop and improve the new
tour stations to increase agricultural
awareness and education. Interviews,
surveys, and observations conducted
during spring and early summer school
tours will provide insight on the efficacy
of the program. The essential
characteristics of participatory action
research are that it arises from the
attributes of a place, it is inherently
experiential, multidisciplinary and a
social problem-solving approach.
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Background Analysis
Preliminary Results
Objective/Goals
The purpose of the study is to add new
stations and activities with a focus on
modern agriculture. The new learning
stations will include corn maze traits,
beneficial insects and nutrient cycle
study.
Conclusions
Place-based education is an important
part of early learning, providing
students with experiences and scientific
knowledge, developing interest and
connection with agriculture and food
production. The education of
sustainable agriculture helps to develop
and apply technology to assure the
security, productivity, and
accountability of future food systems.
Acknowledgement
I want to express my special thankfulness,
warmth, and appreciation to my supervisor
MJ Barret and project Coordinator Vladimir
Kricsfalusy who made my research
successful and helped me at every point to
cherish my goal. I would also like to thank
my partner organization members, Alanna
Johnson, and Robin Brown from
Saskatchewan Conservation Learning
Centre Inc. for their insight and
constructive feedback that they provided
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