Enhancing Learning in the International Arena

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1 Cargill Day September 19, 2006 Enhancing Learning in the International Arena Dean s Global Agriculture and Food Leadership Program at Iowa State University Carmen Bain, Joe Colletti, Steven Lonergan, Shelley Taylor, Gretchen Zdorkowski

2 Overview: Dean s Global Program An experiential learning opportunity to become skilled & knowledgeable global citizens A science & policy based model for solving real world agricultural & food issues Cargill Day September 19, 2006 It is about crops, livestock, natural resources, & people

3 Why Rome? FAO Agriculture and Food NGOs University Programs ISU Design Facility Seed Conservation Animal Production and Health Division CGIAR Bioversity International WFP Roma Tre Studio available for student work ISU support staff

4 Why Rome?

5 GLOBE 495 and 497 Goals: To Understand how nations work together to deal with and solve issues related to agriculture, resources and food how policies, economics, social, ecological systems work together and influence how agricultural development takes place how the work of the UN and related nongovernmental entities impacts developed and developing countries

6 GLOBE 495 and 497 Goals: To Develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to assess and evaluate possible solutions to the complex issues of international development and global agricultural, resources and food issues the knowledge, skills and abilities to work in high-performing teams to create solutions to problems a sense and understanding of being a global citizen and a deeper appreciation for global, cultural, societal, geo-political, economic and ecological diversity

7 Outcomes should focus on higher order skills Cognitive Taxonomy Circle Thomas Pusateri, The assessment cyberguide for learning goals and outcomes. American Psychological Association Education Directorate

8 GLOBE 495 and 497 Outcomes Work in high-functioning teams with international clients on realworld issues/problems. Undertake and complete comprehensive analyses and evaluations of complex issues related to global agriculture and food. Extend and adapt their knowledge, skills and abilities to fit countries-specific situations Understand the purpose and functioning of the UN and associated non-governmental entities, with particular focus on the Millennium Development Goals of the UN Evaluate a real-world problem of a complex issue and present results via written, oral, visual and electronic communication

9 Millennium Development Goals Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger Improve Maternal Health Achieve Universal Primary Education Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and other diseases Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women Ensure Environmental Sustainability Reduce Child Mortality Develop a Global Partnership for Development

10 Model Value added internship Student teams work for clients to address a problem. ISU Faculty serve as mentors, but the clients provide technical and project direction. Weekly meetings Conference call during preparation In Rome

11 Model Products are defined at outset Manuscripts Posters Fact Sheets: Policy makers Fact Sheets: Fundraising Program Analyses Recommendations Case Studies Presentations Training modules

12 Team Projects - Projects stem from professional partners - Work with other students on team, guidance from professionals

13 Projects FAO team: analysis of case studies successful seed systems & Bioversity team: minor millets in Southern India FAO team: Learning Modules Animal Genetic Resources & Bioversity team: Mediterranean diet & Diversity 2011 Standards for Animals & Animal Products 2012 Importance of Cattle Biodiversity and Its Influence on Beef Composition Photos: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

14 Program Visits Professional Visits US mission to UN agencies World Food Program Global Crop Diversity Trust International Fund for Agricultural Development Italian Research Stations

15 Why Animal Science? The livestock sector makes important contributions to food security and poverty reduction. FAO 2009 State of Food and Agriculture

16 Why Animal Science? FAO, 2011

17 Questions?