Agricultural Education and Communication
"The UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) develops leaders, educators and communicators to meet the challenges society is facing in the agriculture and natural resource industries." --- About AEC
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Editorial Team
- Brian Myers - Chair, Approver
- Matt Benge - Editor
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Adult Vaccine Confidence and Disparities in Florida
WC464/AEC803by Kathryn A. Stofer, Alissa V. Katsaras, Skye Dougan, and LaToya O’NealJuly 18, 2024This first document in the Adult Vaccination in Florida series provides an overview of expert medical perspectives towards recommended vaccinations for adults in Florida as well as areas of recognized disparities. Written by Kathryn A. Stofer, Alissa V. Katsaras, Skye Dougan, and LaToya O’Neal, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Leading Teams #4: Storming
WC463/AEC802by Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw, and Matthew GoldJuly 18, 2024This publication from the Leading Teams series explains the second stage of group development: the storming stage. This publication highlights the importance of conflict and ways that leaders and team members can effectively navigate and learn from team challenges and disruptions. Written by Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw, and Matthew Gold, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Leading Teams #3: Forming
WC457/AEC796by Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Matthew GoldJuly 9, 2024This third article in the Leading Teams series describes the forming stage teams experience when they are initially assembled. This article describes expected experiences for teams in the forming stage, as well as practical tips for both team members and leaders to successfully support a team through the stage. Written by Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Matthew Gold, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Understanding Florida Residents’ Perceptions of and Experiences with Landscape Irrigation Restrictions: Insights for Water Conservation Experts as Well as Extension Educators
WC458/AEC797by Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, John Diaz, Ange Asanzi, James Harmon, Deirdre Irwin, and Robin L. GranthamJuly 3, 2024This publication discusses Florida residents’ awareness and perceptions of irrigation restrictions to illuminate the processes that support or prevent their compliance with these policies. Written by Sravani Pasula, Dharmendra Kalauni, Laura Warner, John Diaz, Ange Asanzi, James Harmon, Deirdre Irwin, and Robin L. Grantham, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply
Designing Instruction to Guide Reflection
WC459/AEC798by R. G. (Tre) Easterly IIIJuly 1, 2024Reflection is critical because it helps the learner encode their new knowledge, helping them tie what they experienced in class with what they already know and believe. This article aims to provide a few strategies to help guide reflection. These strategies can be used to inform teaching in the formal classroom, Extension programming, and non-formal teaching. Written by R. G. (Tre) Easterly III and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
