Available Resources

Background Documents

• "Tranformational Education: Advancing the UW-Extension Mission" (43 slides, 939 KB)
  This powerpoint presentation was given to a statewide meeting of Wisconsin's Cooperative Extension county department heads, March 2004.
• The Wisconsin Framework of Transformational Education (1 page, 10 KB)
  This framework was developed for the June 22, 2005 satellite videoconference, "Trust and Transformation: An Introduction to Transformational Education".
• "Trust and Transformation: An Introduction to Transformational Education"
  This conference is available on the Media Collection website in DVD format #18776 or VHS format #18767, Call 1-800-353-3514 to order.

Examples of Transformational Education

"The following video excerpts are from the 2005 satellite videoconference, "Trust and Transformation: An introduction to Transformational Education"

	Educational Process: Maggie Bethel, Michigan State University, discusses the components of the process that lead up to transformational education. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections
	Hedgehog Concept: Cooperative Extension Dean and Director, Arlen Leholm explains the concept and its connection to Extension. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections
	Hope for the Hungry: Addresses hunger issues and strives to achieve food security in a five-county area in northern Wisconsin. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections
	Jefferson County Land use Plan: Members of planning and zoning commission, the county board and an Extension educator worked together to develop and pass into law, a land use plan. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections
	The Wisconsin Framework for Transformational Education: Six characteristics that define what Transformational Education is for UW Extension. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections
	Transforming a Wisconsin Association: Gathering together professional nutrient applicators for training and a certification program. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections
	Youth On Board: highlights the Waupaca Co. Youth in Governance initiative, seeking youth opinions and civic involvement in their communities. "low" for dial-up connections "hi" for broadband connections

Bibliography

• Bibliography provided by Wintford Thornton (8 pages, 50 KB)

Contacts for Further Information

• Larry Jones, Ph.D., Director, Program Development and Evaluation
  615 Extension Building
  432 North Lake Street
  Madison, WI 53706
  Phone: (608) 262-9908
  FAX: (608) 262-9166
  Email: larry.jones@ces.uwex.edu
• Tom Blewett, Chair of the Cooperative Extension Conference Planning Committee and Assistant Program Leader, CNRED
  629 Extension Building,
  432 N. Lake Street,
  Madison, WI 53706,
  Phone: (608) 262-9310
  Email: thomas.blewett@ces.uwex.edu

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