HORT 3320 - Educational Programs in Agricultural Science

(crosslisted)
(also EDUC 3320) (SBA)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Co-meets with EDUC 5320/HORT 5320.

T. Park.

Organization and planning processes for public school agricultural education. Local needs assessments, advisory committees, community-partnering, course development, sequencing instruction, professional development. Fieldwork required.

Outcome 1: Express an introductory level understanding of the structures, purposes, and philosophy of agricultural science education.

Outcome 2: Express an introductory level of understanding curriculum theory and curriculum practices.

Outcome 3: Describe the processes involved in planning and managing a program of agricultural science education.

Outcome 4: Develop and sequence the content for a course that meets the needs of your students, community, and school that conforms to the requirements of the New York State agricultural curriculum and supports the New York State Learning Standards.

Outcome 5: Plan an annual instructional (teaching) calendar.

Outcome 6: Develop a complete Unit of Instruction or Program Plan.

Outcome 7: Prepare the content portion of an instructional (lesson) plan.

Outcome 8: Develop a plan for your own professional development.