Jeffrey Perry

About

My efforts at Cornell are centered on teaching and education. As a member of the Department of Global Development, I bring expertise in teaching in agricultural sciences. I work to build the Education Minor and the MAT in Agriculture Education through our collaboration with Ithaca College. I advise Agricultural Science major undergraduate and graduate students interested in extension and outreach as a part of their graduate programs.

Teaching Focus

My teaching is focused on the application of theory into community and school organizations. The Art of Teaching (EDUC 2410) is a survey course that serves students across the University as a gateway into the Education Minor and an introduction into the many facets of formal and non-formal education. I continue to work with agriculture educators across the state and support student knowledge of that through Youth Organizations and Leadership (EDUC 3350), Outreach, Extension and Instruction (EDUC 3510), and Program Planning (EDUC 3320).

Courses Taught

• EDUC 2410: The Art of Teaching
• EDUC 5350: Youth Organizations
• EDUC 5320: Program Planning in Agriculture Science
• EDUC 3510/5510: Extension, Outreach and Instruction

Outreach and Extension Focus

I advise school districts interested in establishing new agriculture education programs by providing resources and facilitating the process of registering an FFA chapter and hiring staff.

I advise the Collegiate FFA and am the Alumni President of the Cornell Chapter of Alpha Zeta, the co-education agricultural fraternity on campus. I am asked to present to student and professional organizations across campus about aspects of curriculum development and lesson planning each semester. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the NY FFA Leadership Training Foundation.