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Methods and Materials for Teaching Agriculture

Fall Semester 2008

Lecture:       Tuesday & Thursday – 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

                       2055 – Agricultural Sciences

Lab:              Wednesday – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

** No student will be excused from the laboratory until everyone has completed their teaching activities.

Harry N. Boone, Jr., Ph.D., Instructor

2054 Agricultural Sciences Building

Phone: (304) 293-4832 ext. 4481

Email: hnboone@wvu.edu

 
Textbooks:

Newcomb, L. H., McCracken, J. D., & Warmbrod, J. R. (2004). Methods of teaching agriculture.  Interstate Publishers, Inc.: Danville, Illinois

Hedges, L. E. (2000). What being a teacher is all about. Ohio Agricultural Education Curriculum Materials Service: Columbus, Ohio.
Other Requirements:

·         Valid TB Test

  • Student Membership in NAAE (Provides Professional Liability Insurance, Cost $10.00 July-June)
Course Syllabus
  AGEE 430 Syllabus (pdf)
Course Videos
  http://www.agee.caf.wvu.edu/Courses/AGEE430/videos2008/
Catalog Description:
Organization and preparation for teaching agriculture in middle and secondary schools.
Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Relate philosophy, history, and ideals of education in agriculture at elementary, middle and secondary school levels

  2. Select and utilize effective methods and materials for learning to take place.

  3. Prepare appropriate unit and lesson plans.

  4. Maintain student interest and discipline.

  5. Recruit, select, and guide students in attaining their educational and occupational objectives.

  6. Maintain and prepare reports and records.

  7. Manage the classroom, shop, and laboratory facilities.

  8. Conduct an effective public relations program.

  9. Recognize and display professional attitudes required in an agriculture teacher.
 

The instructor reserves the right to change certain elements in this document at any time during the semester. 

Evaluation: Grades will be based upon preparation and presentation of lessons and lesson plans, occasional quizzes, midterm and final examinations, visual materials, course of instruction, peer critiques, and a class notebook.  English usage, grammar, and spelling will be considered in assigning grades.  The final grade will be determined as follows:

PowerPoints
Lesson Plan Format