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and Extension Education |
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Instructor: Dr.
David M. Agnew,
Associate Professor of Agricultural Education Office: 220 Ag. Building Class Room: 312 Ag. Building Class Time: Wednesday 2--3:15 p.m. Phone: 870-972-2087, Fax 3885 E-MAIL: dagnew@astate.edu WEBPAGE: http://www.clt.astate.edu/dagnew |
| Course Objectives | Grade scale | Assignment Descriptions | Tentative Semester Schedule | Text, and Important Resources and Links |
DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the philosophy, aims, and objectives of agricultural and extension education. Explanation of programs, career opportunities, and qualifications needed in agricultural and extension education.
OBJECTIVES: Following
the completion of this course, each student will be able to:
1. Identify the role of Agricultural Education programs in meeting
educational needs of youth and
adults.
2. Develop individual/personal plan for successful entrance and
advancement in a chosen phase of
Agricultural Education.
3. Explain the philosophy, purposes, and organizational structure
of vocational, agricultural, and
extension education.
4. Describe agricultural and extension education programs and
the major components of each.
5. Identify career opportunities for Agricultural Education graduates.
6. Explain the personal and professional qualifications
needed for success in Agricultural Education.
7. Review the major responsibilities and activities of
professional educators in Agricultural
Education.
8. Describe the need for professional development, professionalism,
including professional
organizations associated with agricultural
education.
9. Identify the opportunities and rewards for leadership
development in Agricultural Education.
10. Describe the objectives of the Cooperative Extension Service.
11. Review the role of adult education as a part of Agricultural Education.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
| Session # / Date | Topics | References | Notes/Comments |
| 1 | Introduction/overview of the course.
Introduction of Instructor and students. Why does the world need Ag Education? |
Slide presentation on Need for Ag. Ed. | Slide presentation on the need for Ag. Ed. will be distributed in class. |
| 2 | The program; requirements for, graduation, teacher certification.
Planning for success in college. Planning for success in a career.
What can I do with a degree in Ag. Ed.? Personal Goal Setting |
College Catalog
Ag Ed Checksheet |
Activity 1- 25 points |
| 3 | What is Agricultural Education? Philosophy, history of, and trends in Agricultural and Extension Education. The Total Agricultural Education Program. Operation of Vocational Education and Ag. Ed. | ||
| 4 | The Agriculture Teacher, what does he/she do?
Characteristics and responsibilities of the Agricultural Educator. Professional Development and Organizations. |
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| 5 | Classroom and lab instruction, What do you teach? And How do you teach? (Students......... just who are they? how do they learn?) Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs (SAEP) |
State Frameworks for Ag Ed PPT |
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| 6 | Teacher Characteristics | Teacher of the year video | |
| 7 | The Student | ||
| 8 | Adult Education in Agriculture The Cooperative Extension Service |
Adult Ed in Agriculture worksheet Download this Word Perfect and then you can type the answers directly to the file downloaded. If you are connected to the web while working you can also link directly to the various sites to search for answers. (Note: If you have trouble in printing a copy then you can find a printed copy posted on the bulletin board outside my office.) |
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| 9 | Youth Organizations -- FFA |
The FFA 
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| 10 | Professionalism | Power point Publications: Journal, Ag Ed Magazine, Making a difference and New Horizons Organiuzations: NAAE ArVATA CTEA |
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| 11 |
Group visit to an area school Bay High School, Bay |
Field trip | 25 Pt. Worksheet due |
| 12 | Group visit to an area school Green County Tech, Paragould |
Field trip | 25 Pt. Worksheet |
| 13 | Student teacher panel FFA Alumni Programs |
Guest Speakers | 25 Pt. Worksheet |
| 14 | Reports of student visits to area ag programs | ||
| 15 | Continued presentation if needed & Review and closure | . | |
| Final -- As Scheduled | . | As Scheduled
Inclusive of all content |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Examinations, Homework Assignments, Presentations.
Note: Make up Policy: You must have an excused absence to make-up work missed. Excused absences are with note from a medical doctor, or similar professional (i.e judge, attorney). Make-ups may be allowed at the discretion of the instructor only if prior arrangements are made. In some rare emergency situations make-ups may be allowed without prior arrangements being made. Note that you may drop the low 25 point activity/quiz grade.
| A = | 90 - 100 |
| B = | 80 - 89 |
| C = | 70 - 79 |
| D = | 60 - 69 |
| F = | 59 or less |
RECOMMENDED READING, RESOURCES, AND LINKS:
National Academy Press (1988). Understanding Agriculture: New Directions for Education. National Research Council; Washington, D.C
The Agricultural Education Magazine
Journal of Agricultural Education
Journal of Vocation Education
Journal of Extension
Journal of Vocational Education Research
National FFA Organization
National 4-H
Agnew's Careers
in Agricultural Education Homepage
The ASU --- Alpha Tau
Alphan (ATA) -- Honorary Organization for Students majoring in Ag Ed
National Association of Agricultural
Educators
The ASU ---
Collegiate FFA
