Volume
51
Issue
3
DOI
10.34068/joe.51.03.16
Abstract
The "train-the-trainer" model successfully created volunteer educators in insect identification. Intensive training programs prepared 71 individuals during 2 1/2-day (20 hour) training sessions. Trainees included university Extension faculty (13), agricultural professionals (13), and certified Master Gardeners (45). The sessions were intense, hands-on learning in insect identification. A post-training survey demonstrated that 1 year post training trainees had conducted insect education (86%) and provided identification services (96%). About 700 community service hours by the trainees had been conducted. The key to success was volunteers with prior training in agronomy and/or gardening, plus an established track record in volunteerism.
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Recommended Citation
Corp, M. K., Rondon, S. I., & Van Vleet, S. M. (2013). Insect Identification Educational Volunteers Created in Train-the-Trainer Workshops in Oregon and Washington. The Journal of Extension, 51(3), Article 16. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.03.16
