A Model of School-Based Agricultural Education Teacher Identity Formation

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Abstract

Persistent challenges within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) are signs of complexity and require a complex systems lens to problem solving. This paper introduces a conceptual model of SBAE teacher identity formation in which individuals navigate a dynamic landscape of practice while simultaneously engaging in reciprocal meaning making with the broader systems in which they engage. A discussion of the model and its implications for two persistent SBAE challenges follows. We conclude with recommendations for teachers and teacher educators as well as a discussion of future directions and recommendations for research.

Authors

• Catlin M. Goodwin, Michigan State University

• Aaron J. McKim, Michigan State University