AGRI 181 Intro to Ag Education
This course provides an overview of the goals, mission, role, and purposes of agricultural education programs in the secondary school system. Course topics will include career opportunities related to agricultural education, key issues facing the agricultural education profession from the local to national level, an introduction to agricultural education curriculum areas, exploration of professional organizations and professional development opportunities, and the total program model of agricultural education including classroom/ laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA.
AGRI 181Intro to Ag Education
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides an overview of the goals, mission, role, and purposes of agricultural education programs in the secondary school system. Course topics will include career opportunities related to agricultural education, key issues facing the agricultural education profession from the local to national level, an introduction to agricultural education curriculum areas, exploration of professional organizations and professional development opportunities, and the total program model of agricultural education including classroom/ laboratory instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and FFA.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the undergraduate major and career opportunities of a professional agricultural educator related to public schools, extension, and the agricultural industry.
- Identify and discuss important issues in agricultural education.
- Plan an undergraduate program toward a degree in Agricultural Education including transfer options
- Explore the historical foundations, events, and philosophies in the development of Career Technical Education, Extension Education, and Agricultural Education.
- Visit agricultural education facilities and discuss program management and operation.
- Identify agricultural education curriculum areas and explore curriculum resources.
- Describe the total program model in agricultural education and the interrelationship between classroom/laboratory instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and FFA.
- Outline the skills, attributes, experiences, and characteristics needed to achieve a career in agricultural education, communications, or leadership.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative