Supervising SAEP
What is the PURPOSE of an SAEP?
What is the PURPOSE of an SAE Visit?1. Learn more about the student by investing
in their interests.2. Observe home and/or SAE environment.3. Develop a working relationship with SAE
supervisors, employers, and/or stakeholders.4. Discuss with supervisors, employers, and/or
stakeholders activities that might be included in students’ SAEP.
5. Discuss any issues or problems students encounter, teach and test student understanding.
What is the PURPOSE of an SAE Visit?6. Evaluate students’ progress toward goals.7. Assist students’ ability to identify items for
recordkeeping.8. Assist students’ ability to identify areas for
SAEP expansion.9. Assist students when self-evaluating their
project.10. Counsel students regarding development and
plans for the future.
Adapted from : Phipps, L. J., Osborne, E.W., Dyer, J. E., & Ball, A. (2008). Handbook on Agricultural Education in Public Schools (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning
How do I achieve the purpose of the SAE Visit?
Supervision TechniquesHow might these
visits differ? Home Visit
Work Visit
School-Based Visit
GETING ACQUAINTEDDress appropriately for the site.Arrive and leave on time.Be friendly, polite, and optimistic.Show a genuine interest in the progress
of student.Exhibit willingness to help them achieve
their goals.
APPRAISING THE SITUATIONEvaluate the program.Help the student
identify concerns.Evaluate progress
since the last visit. Give additional
encouragement and instruction where needed.
Observe practices and decisions adopted as a result of class instruction.
Review plans and records of students.
Inquire about the interest, objectives, and future plans of the student.
Point out good practices that are applicable to the experience program.
Assist students in analyzing records.
Discuss future plans.
OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACHProvide individual instruction.Assist students by evaluating what they are
doing, their progress, plans and shortcomings.
Assist students to overcome the difficulties and obstacles that are interfering with their progress.
Ask for reflection about the value of classroom instruction.
Inquire about topics for future class instruction.
OPPORTUNITIES TO MOTIVATE
Praise students for accomplishmentsShow students how every attainment is
progress toward reaching goals:Knowledge gainedSkills learnedCareer readinessDegrees, contests, and awards
Take photos of students with their SAE programs. These can be used later for the bulletin board, newspaper,
banquet, proficiency award applications, and the chapter scrapbook.
ENDING THE VISITLeave something worthwhile with the
student.Repeat major suggestions for improvement
and points of encouragement.Always disinfect boots before leaving a
livestock facility.Record and/or take notes for follow-up
instruction either for use in the classroom or other activity.
Thank students, parents, employers, and/or supervisors.
Guidelines for Quality SAEP visits
GUIDELINES FOR QUALITY SAEP VISITS
Visit every studentIn summer prior to
schoolDuring first few
months of school During school year
Visit OftenAs often as needed to
achieve purpose of SAE visit
[State Guidelines]Visit “complicated”
SAEPs more frequently
Utilize summer months
Schedule visits in advanceInclude parents
and/or employersKeep administrators
informedConduct visits on site
HomeWorkSchool
TipsInvite administratorsInvite FFA OfficersInvite stakeholders
MAKING SAEP VISITS EFFECTIVE
List items to take with you on an SAEP visit
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Clothing DocumentationGlovesRubber bootsCoverallsSafety glasses
Visit Report Form
Student fileVisit logCalendarSAE Policy
StatementNewsletter
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
SAE Resources Tool BoxContact information
for:Local veterinarian Local county extension
office Natural Resource
Conservation ServiceSoil Conservation
Service SAE (work) SupervisorsLocal agriculture
businesses
Pocket knifePliersHammerFlashlightMeasuring tapeJumper cables
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Technology Others? Digital cameraCell phoneLaptop GPS
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