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Survivor...Real World... American Idol...The Bachelor...Star Search...Fame... the list could go on and on! The reality TV craze has hit America! Both the cable and major television networks have created shows to keep viewers entertained and, of course, capture ratings.
But what does Reality TV and the agricultural education profession have in common? Each reality show has a host who interacts with the participants, chats with the judges, and encourages the voters to provide their input. The host helps the voters gain information to reach a decision. The host serves as a facilitator for the show and is an important part of the successful formula. Teachers have a crucial responsibility to lead and impact others. A Chinese Proverb often quoted is, "Tell me and I'll forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me and I will understand."
As facilitators in the classroom, teachers should serve as those who go beyond telling and showing...involving all students! Many agricultural education teachers already serve as facilitators as teachers in the classroom, with students' Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs, and as advisors for the FFA chapter. In fact, the mission...