In Module 2 we begin defining program goals and developing a plan summary. We will use logic models to formulate an idea into a plan that can be implemented, evaluated and communicated more effectively.

What to Do This Week

Work through lesson which includes an introduction to the module, readings, videos, and overview of assignments:

  • Developing Garden Program Goals
  • Mission, Vision, Values: What is the Difference?  
  • Your Vision
  • Evaluation & Assessment
  • Develop a Plan with a Logic Model & Overview of Assignments

Do the Assignments & Activities:

  • Assignment 2.1: Defining your Program Goals
  • Assignment 2.2: Developing a Logic Model
  • Join the Discussion Forum on Program Planning Tools
  • Submit Journal Entry #2

Introduction to the Portfolio Project

Throughout this course you will work toward building a portfolio of planning and programming guides, activities and/or curricula, and tools needed to implement a successful program based on garden-based learning (GBL) principles. By the time you finish this course you should have a comprehensive program plan and examples of research-based GBL activities which will serve as the framework in building your gardening program.

Each week, your assignments along with your Logic Model, Journal reflections, and other resources will be documented to be compiled into your final Portfolio Project, or GBL Curriculum Toolbox. You will add to this portfolio each week, and when we reach the last week, Module 6, you will have extra time and to make revisions based on instructor feedback (if needed) and add any additional resources and tools collected from the course. 

Here is an outline of the required assignments you will add to your final portfolio and the modules where you will find them. Although this checklist list does not follow the same order as each module assignment and their due dates, follow the progression of this list as they are numbered in your final project document. Keep this checklist handy, as you will refer to it often. 

When submitting your final portfolio, use a word document, pdf, or PowerPoint presentation. Please do not submit multiple files; this should be completed in one single document or presentation, which is due August 24.

  1. Introductory Statement (Module 2 Journal)
  2. Program Goals (Assignment 2.1)
  3. Logic Model (Assignment 2.2)
  4. Brief description of your garden project: you may use your 'elevator speech' created for stakeholders and fundraising (Assignment 5.3)
  5. List or spreadsheet of potential partnerships, including participants, educators, volunteers, funders and sponsors (Module 1 assignments)
  6. Garden Site Checklist (Assignment 3.1)
  7. Evaluation Plan (Assignment 4.1)
  8. Curriculum or Concept Map (Module 4: Assignment 4.3) to include 3-5 Lessons or activities with materials (that address desired short and long-term outcomes stated on your logic model)
  9. Fundraising Plan (Module 5, Assignment 5.2)
  10. Sustainability & Support Plan for the Garden Program who will weed, water, harvest and mow? You may want to organize this by season, especially for school gardens where summer maintenance can be a challenge (Assignment 5.1)
  11. Garden development/activities timeline, Going Further checklist and at least Three Goals (Assignment 6.1)
  12. Additional Journals, documents and resources relevant to your project.
For your records, use this checklist as you complete these assignments. 

Next, begin the lesson for this module.

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