Lesson 1Lesson 1

Determining the Benefits of an SAE

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Bell WorkBell Work

Explain the importance of goals and career ladders

Define supervised agricultural experience.

Explain the benefits of supervised agricultural experience programs.

Interest ApproachInterest ApproachIf I had a record book and as I was

talking and thumbing through the book, money is slowing falling to the floor.

What would you think it might represent?

The loss of $ because of poor planning?

Lack of education?

TermsTermsCareerCareer LadderComprehensive agricultural programEmployeesGoalGoal SettingReal-world ExperienceSelf-employedTarget dates

Why is it important to set goals Why is it important to set goals in reaching a career?in reaching a career?

A career is the area of work a person pursues.–Careers may involve several jobs

from entry level as a teen to retirement.

Self-employedSelf-employed

Self-employed people work for themselves.

A person who organizes and manages a business, and assumes risk for the sake of profit, is known as an entrepreneur.

EmployeesEmployees

Many people work for other people.

They are called employees.

GoalGoal

A goal is something you want to achieve.–Goals are best achieved when they

are set and written down.

GoalGoal–Goals should be practical, challenging,

and attainable.–For each goal, ways and means of

achieving should be established.–Target dates should be set to

determine when goals are to be completed.

Career LadderCareer LadderA career ladder is the upward

movement of people in their careers.– People begin at a lower level job and

advance to higher level jobs. – This is known as climbing a career ladder.– Moving upward depends on productivity.– Steps up the ladder bring more

responsibilities and greater challenges.

Career LadderCareer Ladder

Reaching a career goal usually requires moving up a career ladder.–Progress often requires risk.–Changing jobs usually involves some

risk.–Successful people usually take risk in

their careers.

What is supervised experience What is supervised experience in agriculture?in agriculture?

Supervised agricultural experience (SAE) programs involve practical agricultural activities performed by student outside of scheduled classrooms and laboratory time.

SAESAE

SAE’s provide a method in agricultural education for students to receive real-world experience.–Real-world experience means

conducting the activity in the daily routine of our society.

SAESAE

SAE is the application of class instruction in agriculture.–Numerous experiences can be

enjoyed through SAE’s.–SAE’s can help students explore and

identify interests.–SAE’s can allow students to earn

money.

SAESAE

Supervised agriculture experience programs provide opportunities for learning by doing.

SAESAESAE’s are a part of the

comprehensive agricultural program.

Three components of an agricultural program include:–Classroom/laboratory instruction.–FFA program.–SAE program

SAESAE

Students use classroom instructions to:–Learn how to plan their SAE program.–Decide what types of SAE’s are

available.–Choose activities for their own SAE.–Make appropriate arrangements with

parents, teachers, and employers.

SAESAESAE programs overlap with the

FFA through activities that encourage students to do more than their SAE’s.–FFA also has contests that develop

skills useful in their SAE’s.–Awards are available through the FFA

for SAEs.

What are the benefits of an SAE What are the benefits of an SAE program?program?

SAE programs benefit students, schools, employers, communities, parents, and teachers.–SAE’s provide the opportunity for

students to learn with assistance from teachers, parents, employers, and other adults experienced in the particular area.

Benefits of SAE ProgramsBenefits of SAE ProgramsSome important purposes and benefits

of SAE programs include:– Assisting in making career and

educational decisions.– Providing an opportunity for students to

explore various agricultural subjects.– Developing self-confidence.– Providing educational and agricultural

experiences in a specialized are of agriculture.

Benefits of SAE ProgramsBenefits of SAE Programs

Some important purposes and benefits of SAE programs include:–Giving practical meaning to courses

studied in school.–Providing an opportunity to earn

money while learning.–Developing employability and thinking

skills.

Benefits of SAE ProgramsBenefits of SAE Programs

Some important purposes and benefits of SAE programs include:–Creating an opportunity to earn

money after graduation.–Applying record keeping skills.–Promoting recognition for individual

achievement.

Benefits of SAE ProgramsBenefits of SAE Programs

Some important purposes and benefits of SAE programs include:–Promoting money management

skills.–Helping to teach good work ethics.–Helping to develop the ability to

assume responsibility.

Benefits of SAE ProgramsBenefits of SAE Programs

Some important purposes and benefits of SAE programs include:–Assisting in making the transition

from school to work.–Providing an opportunity to become

established in an agricultural business/career.

FFA Awards based on your FFA Awards based on your SAE!SAE!

FFA DegreesExploratory

Greenhand

Chapter

State

American

Proficiency Awards