scholarly journals 90 Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Beef Bull Selection that Incorporates Classroom Instruction and a Mock Auction

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. 73-73
Author(s):  
Darrh Bullock ◽  
Katherine VanValin ◽  
Jeffery Lehmkuhler ◽  
Leslie Anderson ◽  
Benjamin Crites ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Classroom Instruction ◽  
Selection Index ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Beef Producers ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Economic Selection

Abstract An educational program was developed to assist beef producers with making informed bull purchasing decisions. There are two core pieces to this decision: targeting the bull’s genetics to the producer’s management and resources, and paying a price that maximizes the return on investment. This was a two-part educational program; the first session was classroom instruction with topics related to proper bull selection. At the conclusion of this session producers were assigned one of five management scenarios and received a sale catalogue with 60 bulls. Videos of all bulls were made available, along with all production information, including adjusted measurements, EPD and indices. The producers were tasked with returning the next week to attend the mock auction and purchase the best valued bull for their assigned scenario. At the conclusion of the auction, each scenario was discussed and the individual that purchased the best value bull in each scenario was recognized. Value was determined as the price paid for the bull compared to a price determined through an “economic selection index” equation. Beef producers (n = 322) participated in the program over 9 locations; in locations with less attendance, a reduced sale catalogue was used. Of the post-program survey respondents (n = 155), 71% were commercial beef producers, 27% were seedstock producers and 5% were Extension agents (n = 10, were cross classified). When asked how much time they spent reviewing the materials before the mock sale 8% said they made their decision at the sale, 16% spent 30 minutes or less, 58% spent 30 minutes to 2 hours and 18% spent over 2 hours preparing. When asked if the program would help with their next bull purchase, 88% said it would probably or definitely help. The conclusion was that this was a valuable educational program.

Multi-trait selection index and cluster analyses in Angus cattle

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
G. M. Fernandes ◽  
R. P. Savegnago ◽  
L. A. Freitas ◽  
L. El Faro ◽  
V. M. Roso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Selection Index ◽  
Genetic Selection ◽  
Genetic Profile ◽  
Breeding Values ◽  
Cluster Analyses ◽  
Scrotal Circumference ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Economic Selection

Abstract In breeding programmes, the genetic selection process is based on the prediction of animal breeding values, and its results may vary according to the employed selection method. The current study developed an economic selection index for animals of the Angus breed; performed cluster analyses using the breeding values in order to evaluate the genetic profile of the animals candidates to selection, and compared the obtained results between the economic selection index and the cluster analyses. The evaluated traits included weaning weight, 18-month weight, scrotal circumference, fat thickness and ribeye area. Economic values were obtained using bioeconomic modelling, simulating a complete cycle production system of beef cattle breeds in Brazil, and the selection objective were the weaning rate and slaughter weight. The chosen selection index was composed of all of the traits used as selection criteria for the simulated production system. During the cluster analyses, the population was divided into two to four groups, in which the groupings containing potential animals were assessed. The animals of the grouping which was used for comparison with the selection index were identified, and most of the bulls that were included in the index were among the best in the analysed group. These results suggest that the cluster analyses can be used as a tool for the selection of animals to be used as parents for future generations.

scholarly journals Presenting MASSIMO: A Management Scenario Simulation Model to Project Growth, Harvests and Carbon Dynamics of Swiss Forests

Forests ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Golo Stadelmann ◽  
Christian Temperli ◽  
Brigitte Rohner ◽  
Markus Didion ◽  
Anne Herold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Timber Harvesting ◽  
Reference Levels ◽  
Management Scenarios ◽  
Individual Tree ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Management Scenario ◽  
Species Mixture ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Business As Usual

Forest development models have been used to predict future harvesting potentials and forest management reference levels under the Kyoto guidelines. This contribution aims at presenting the individual-tree simulator MASSIMO and demonstrating its scope of applications with simulations of two possible forest management reference levels (base or business as usual) in an example application. MASSIMO is a suitable tool to predict timber harvesting potentials and forest management reference levels to assess future carbon budgets of Swiss forests. While the current version of MASSIMO accurately accounts for legacy effects and management scenarios, effects of climate and nitrogen deposition on growth, mortality, and regeneration are not yet included. In addition to including climate sensitivity, the software may be further improved by including effects of species mixture on tree growth and assessing ecosystem service provision based on indicators.

scholarly journals Economic selection index in the genomic era

2019 ◽  
Vol 136 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Hirooka
Keyword(s):  
Selection Index ◽  
Economic Selection

ARCHITECTONICS OF TUTORING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2018 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Natalia Demyanenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Individual Educational Program ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Oriented Activity

Modern trends of human civilization development determine the individual educational way of person on the open education basis. A special place in supporting of personality development in the information society belongs to a tutor. A tutor is a central figure while a tutorial is an officially recognized component of the British educational system. Today this profession is actualized in many European countries. Social and personal request for a tutorial support is increasing in Ukraine. A tutorial is developing as a basis for the formation of teacher-student partnership. On the other hand, pedagogically expedient, subject-subjective, moral and aesthetic relations are a condition for the tutorial technology implementation. They form a personally oriented activity of two equal partners - a tutor and tutorant. It should be emphasized on the individual-socializing nature of tutorial. A tutor is not only responsible for the level of knowledge, but also for the formation (upbringing) of the individual. A tutorial accompaniment is a pedagogical education individualizing activity which is directed at the identification and development of educational motives and interests of the person, the search for educational resources for the creation of an individual educational program, the formation of person educational reflection. It involves the educational environment organizing, actual support for the formation and implementation of a tutor`s individual educational program; its methodical support. A tutorial support is carried out in accordance with the peculiarities of the age of the tutorants (from preschool age), provides the pedagogical provision of autonomous formulation and realization of the person's educational goals, stimulation and motivation of independent educational activity. The Department of Pedagogy and Psychology of Higher Education has carried out a tutor professional and pedagogical training at the National Dragomanov Pedagogical University since 2015.

Training Master Students of "Education and Pedagogy" Enlarged Profession Group: Testing the Module "Personalization and Differentiation

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 42-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
V.M. Postavnev ◽  
I.V. Postavneva
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Group Testing ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Pedagogical Training ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Professional Teaching

The article presents the main characteristics of the module "Individualization and differentiation of educational work with students of different categories of" innovative educational program of professional (teaching) graduate. It provides an educational discipline module focused on two target groups of students who have significant differences in psycho-pedagogical training. It offers the option of building the interdisciplinary evaluation of students upon completion of the module and uncovered testing peculiarities of the module in terms of networking. We presented the role of the teacher-supervisor, the content and organization of advanced professional practice, of the potentialities of the individual blocks of practice in enriching the content and forms of the educational process in the magistracy. Based on the analysis results of the module there are conclusions about the capabilities of the module being tested in preparation of masters of pedagogical and psycho-pedagogical directions.

Peculiarities of the Intentionality of Teenagers Studying in the a Specialized and Basic Education Programs

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.D. Kondratyev
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Future Orientation ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Time Component ◽  
Temporal Aspect ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Task Types

The article presents the results of an empirical study of intentionality of adolescents studying in the a specialized and basic educational program. Intentionality of the individual is considered in two aspects: time (temporal) and content. The temporal aspect of personal intentionality investigated by determining the type of time perspective using the questionnaire by F.Zimbardo, while content aspect investigated by determining the orientation of the person (focus on themselves, or on the interaction, or on the task, determined by B.Bass orientation questionnaire). The article marked features peculiar to two aspects of the personal intentionality of teenage students studying in classes with the specific and the basic educational program. There are differences in the time component of the personal intentionality in the «Positive past» and «Future» orientation types and in content component in "Focusing on the interaction" and "Focus on the task" types. The article confirms the hypothesis of significant differences in the characteristics of temporal and content components of the personal intentionality of the teenagers, interprets the results, and gives the prospects of the study.

MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES AS A CONDITION FOR THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 555-569
Author(s):  
Galina Vasilyeva ◽  
Svetlana Kalinina ◽  
Svetlana Burenina
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Individual Educational Program ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Selection Of

In the modern model of education the attention of teachers is paid to the implementation of the individual educational route of the student. The article discusses the possibilities of modern educational technologies. The problem field of research is a contradiction between the need for higher education to implement the individual educational route of the student and the lack of attention of teachers to the selection of appropriate educational technologies. The aim of the study was to study the possibilities of modern educational technologies to strengthen the individuality, subjectivity, human capital of the student.

Practical Uses of Modeling, Feedback, and Practice—Specification of Some Behaviors for Pupils, Teachers, and Supervisors

1973 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
John T. Wilson ◽  
John J. Koran
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Classroom Instruction ◽  
Teacher Supervision ◽  
Target Behaviors ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Behavior

Shaping and acquiring new behavior can be facilitated through techniques called practice, modeling, and feedback. The paper also deals with the portrayal of desired behavior such as what it is the individual is to say or do. Identified discrete behaviors and behavior clusters subsequently become target behaviors for teacher training, classroom instruction, and teacher supervision. The emphasis here is upon building a repertoire of skills to enable individuals to perform tasks they seek to accomplish.

Educating Extension Agents: An Evaluation of Method and Development of a Remarried Family Educational Program

1992 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacki A Fitzpatrick ◽  
Thomas A. Smith ◽  
Sally A. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Extension Agents

scholarly journals METODE PENYULUHAN PADI PADA PROGRAM UPAYA KHUSUS PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI PADI DI JAWA TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Fitriana
Keyword(s):  
Extension Agents ◽  
Indirect Communication ◽  
Group Approach ◽  
Target Number ◽  
Survey Techniques ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Integrated Crop Management ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Central Java Province ◽  
Selection Of

Implementation of rice extension as an effort to support the Program Upaya Khusus Peningkatan Produksi  Padi, Jagung dan Kedelai (Upsus Pajale) in Central Java Province. The extension of Integrated Crop Management (IPM) of rice technology aims to encourage farmers to implement the technology. The selection of extension methods affects farmers' acceptance of the IPM of rice. This study aims to examine the methods and media of extension used to disseminate IPM of rice and how farmers respond to extension methods and extension media. This study uses a quantitative approach. Data collection using survey techniques from September 2018 to March 2019. Respondents from 153 farmers were in 6 districts / cities, Purbalingga Regency, Tegal Regency, Magelang Regency, Purworejo Regency, Magelang City and Semarang City. The results showed that during the program period, extension worker used a variety of extension methods. Based on the target number, the extension worker used two extension methods, namely the group approach and the individual approach. Based on the recipient's senses, the extension worker used methods that prioritize the sense of sight, sense of hearing and a combination of sense of acceptance. The type of communication used is direct and indirect communication using print media, electronic media, and sometimes social media. Farmers think the extension method, extension media and extension tools are good enough. The response of farmers who rate is good enough can be an indicator that the implementation of extension is going well enough. For the implementation of extension services in the future, it is recommended that extension agents choose extension methods that are more appropriate for farmers so that the extension goals are achieved optimally.

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