Instructor Preparation and Checklist

 Review purpose, goals, objectives and assumptions.  Become familiar with the content of the module.  Announce, advertise and promote the instruction module.  Meet with instructors in person or via teleconference to review the agenda and materials, make specific assignments and answer any questions.  Make provision for refreshments and meals, as appropriate.

Instructional facility: (Include type of room(s) and set-up (standard classroom, breakout rooms, special seating arrangement) participants seated at tables, so they can see the front of the room. Tables will help to manage notebook of materials  ______ ______

Specialized instructional formats (ITV, computer stations): (Equipment) X PowerPoint presentation x LCD projector x Laptop Computer x Screen (or wall to serve in place of a screen)  ______ ______ ______

Instructional materials:

 Participant materials (which includes the agenda)  Name Tags  Instructor materials  Extra pens or pencils  ______ ______ ______

1 Learning Outcomes

Purpose: The purpose of this module is to: present retirement issues for farm families

Goal: The goal of this module is to: have farm families set goals for retirement and take action on retirement planning

Objectives: At the conclusion of this module, the participants will have:  written retirement goals  completed a timeline analysis  reviewed recent research and trends in retirement  identified resources available for retirement  analyzed health care and advanced directives, long-term care and health insurance in the golden years  written action plans to reach retirement goals

Assumptions: This instructional module is designed for men and women farmers age 50 and greater

Instructors should: practice the principles of effective adult education. Have a strong background in family or agriculture economics. Be prepared and spend sufficient time reviewing the information prior to the presentation.

Instructional Schedule: The module is designed to be presented in a three-hour timeframe

Primary contact: If you have any questions about the content of this curriculum, please contact

Dr. Cynthia Crawford [email protected] Parman Green [email protected]