Title: Youth Livestock Coach

Date: June-September 2015

Description: This artifact is a photo capturing myself with two youth that I coach on livestock
skills and knowledge. The photo was taken at our latest livestock judging contest on December 3,
2015. Throughout the months of June through September I coached three young ladies and one
young man. I gave them tips and communicated various methods of handling livestock,
particularly beef cattle. Throughout the year they attend activities to test their knowledge and
skills such as the photo given as the artifact showing two of the youth pausing to take a picture at
the Block and Bridle Judging Contest at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
Wisconsin Teacher standard Alignment: This artifact best aligns with Standard 6:
Communication, of the Wisconsin Teacher License Standards. Standard 6 states that, the teacher
uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster
active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom. As a Youth Livestock
Coach it is vital for proper communication between myself and the youth that I am coaching. I
use various methods to teach my youth such as hands on lessons where they work with the beef
cattle to master skills such as showmanship and maneuvering their animal. One of the youth I
have started with three years ago and still help her to master new techniques with her cattle for
the five beef cattle shows that she attends throughout the year.
UW-Platteville School of Education Knowledge, Skill, and Disposition Statement
Alignment: This artifact best aligns with KSD4d, which states that the candidate is able to
assume a leadership role among colleagues and is supportive and cooperative with peers and
volunteers, and serves as a participant and leader in school events and school district projects. I
was a coach for youth involved in livestock projects and helped to teach methods and skills
involved with the management of livestock. I helped to bring information to youth in positive
ways of communication through verbal ways as well as hands on training while remaining
professional.
Secondary Alignments: KSD4c: Communicating with Families, KSD4f: Showing
Professionalism
Reflection
What I learned about teaching and learning: Through this experience I learned how to use
different teaching methods depending on the material as well as the student. I learned the value
of being a proper role model, not only demonstrating professionalism but also showing
encouragement and respect to all those I work with.
What I learned about myself as a prospective educator: I learned the importance of
communication. As a main resource for information I was responsible for making sure the youth
understood my message. I learned how to properly communicate with various ages. This will
carry over to being an educator through the teaching aspect as well as proper communications
that is needed to effectively rely messages and information.