Now that my methods final is done and over with. I can't help but think about the questions that were on the test. Which was quite lengthy by the way. It's hard to imagine 8 weeks ago I looked at that exact test and had no idea what I was looking at. It was just a bunch of questions with blanks that I had no idea how to fill in.
The BLOCK has provided me with knowledge and experiences I will never forget. For all you other BLOCKies out there.. congrats on the methods final!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Rain, Rain, Go Away!
I don't know about you, but my family relies on crop production in order to make a living and keep food on the table. I think we can all agree that the substantial amount of rainfall has been unpleasant, but think about the farmers that can't get into the fields to plant their corn and soybeans. Another problem is that they cannot get into their wheat fields in order to fertilize them. Some farmers are having to pay for crop dusting by airplanes and helicopters. The cost for doing that is extremely high.
So the next time it rains, instead of just thinking about how annoying it is to have to walk around a puddle in the parking lot, think about the farmers who can't do what they need to do to earn a living.
So the next time it rains, instead of just thinking about how annoying it is to have to walk around a puddle in the parking lot, think about the farmers who can't do what they need to do to earn a living.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Cultural Competency
Hey all! I was reminded this weekend about how many people in the world still have no idea what it is like to be culturally competent. I traveled to Michigan (BOOO!!!!) for a formal with the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. As my girlfriend and I were checking in at the front desk of the hotel I heard the older couple (not associated with my fraternity in any way) next to me say "Who invited the darky's here?" having no clue what they were talking about, I look over my shoulder and see that there is an African American couple behind me. They weren't saying the comment to me, so I didn't want to make a scene, but it just makes me wonder how many people like them there are in the world. There is no place for this in society and if I hadn't been there with my girlfriend and my fraternity, I very well would have said something to them. What would you have done?
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Another BLOCK Trip
Hello all!
This week the BLOCK took us to Central State University. One of the oldest HBCU's (Historically Black College or University) in the country. I had never been to a school like this before. The students we were engaged with were striving to become the same thing we are; teachers. It was great to be able to interact with them and exchange ideas about how to make changes in order to incorporate agriculture into their plans and also to get the agricultural schools some experience in an urban school. It was an extremely beneficial trip for me and it seemed to be the same for everyone there.
After we left Central State, we went to host a District Officer Training in St. Mary's, Ohio. it went smooth as usual. On the way back we all started playing Mafia. A mystery card game. As we kept playing we all laughed and screamed. The game was not only a great time killer, but it also made me realize how close we had all come to each other in such a short period of time. This time last year I was a history major and had no idea who any of these people were, and there I was laughing harder than I had in a long time with all of them. I am very grateful to be a part of the BLOCK and the AG Ed program here at Ohio State.
Hope everyone made it through the monsoon last night.
-Father Time
This week the BLOCK took us to Central State University. One of the oldest HBCU's (Historically Black College or University) in the country. I had never been to a school like this before. The students we were engaged with were striving to become the same thing we are; teachers. It was great to be able to interact with them and exchange ideas about how to make changes in order to incorporate agriculture into their plans and also to get the agricultural schools some experience in an urban school. It was an extremely beneficial trip for me and it seemed to be the same for everyone there.
After we left Central State, we went to host a District Officer Training in St. Mary's, Ohio. it went smooth as usual. On the way back we all started playing Mafia. A mystery card game. As we kept playing we all laughed and screamed. The game was not only a great time killer, but it also made me realize how close we had all come to each other in such a short period of time. This time last year I was a history major and had no idea who any of these people were, and there I was laughing harder than I had in a long time with all of them. I am very grateful to be a part of the BLOCK and the AG Ed program here at Ohio State.
Hope everyone made it through the monsoon last night.
-Father Time
This week
Hello there and welcome back!
As we reached the end of another successful week of the BLOCK it was time to wind down for the weekend. OR NOT. It seems like we always have something to work on whether it be a daily lesson plan, an entire unit plan, or a last minute assignment for an unnamed class. However, all this work finally seems like it means something. Of all my quarters here at Ohio State it finally feels like there is a reason for everything we're doing in class. Every little thing we do in each class leads to another thing we do in the next class. Then we apply it in lab, and it all comes together. I cannot wait to get through this BLOCK and start teaching!
As we reached the end of another successful week of the BLOCK it was time to wind down for the weekend. OR NOT. It seems like we always have something to work on whether it be a daily lesson plan, an entire unit plan, or a last minute assignment for an unnamed class. However, all this work finally seems like it means something. Of all my quarters here at Ohio State it finally feels like there is a reason for everything we're doing in class. Every little thing we do in each class leads to another thing we do in the next class. Then we apply it in lab, and it all comes together. I cannot wait to get through this BLOCK and start teaching!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
My week
Hello there!
Thanks for coming back to read Father Time's Forum. This week was a VERY busy one, but I, along with my fellow BLOCKers got to visit the Greene County Career Center. This was an opportunity I am very thankful to have had. Before going there, my perception of vocational schools was "that's where all the kids who couldn't cut it in high school went," or "that's where all the kids that got bad grades went." However, after visiting there and spending time with not only the faculty, but the students as well, that perception was changed completely. These students are highly motivated, eager to learn and do well in school. Some have jobs that are nearly 40 hours a week and on top of that are still having to complete school work.
We have all passed judgment on things in which we have no knowledge on at one point in our lives. I challenge myself and each and every one of you to really think hard about the judgments we make in our lives.
On a lighter note, I went golfing today. My first time out this year and shot an 84. Holla!
Thanks for coming back to read Father Time's Forum. This week was a VERY busy one, but I, along with my fellow BLOCKers got to visit the Greene County Career Center. This was an opportunity I am very thankful to have had. Before going there, my perception of vocational schools was "that's where all the kids who couldn't cut it in high school went," or "that's where all the kids that got bad grades went." However, after visiting there and spending time with not only the faculty, but the students as well, that perception was changed completely. These students are highly motivated, eager to learn and do well in school. Some have jobs that are nearly 40 hours a week and on top of that are still having to complete school work.
We have all passed judgment on things in which we have no knowledge on at one point in our lives. I challenge myself and each and every one of you to really think hard about the judgments we make in our lives.
On a lighter note, I went golfing today. My first time out this year and shot an 84. Holla!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hello There
Hi there followers! Welcome to Father Time's Forum. My real name is Matthew Cook, aka Senior Airman Matthew Cook. I am a junior (ish) at Tho Ohio State University studying Agriculture Education. I plan to become a high school agriculture teacher upon graduation. As many others in the class I am a part of the BLOCK this spring with a wonderful group of people that have welcomed me with open arms (even though I was a history major just one year ago). I am a member of the Agriculture Education Society as well as a new member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. That's all for now now.
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