Instructional Methods in Agricultural Education

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Prepares preservice agricultural education teachers to design and deliver effective, student-centered instruction in agricultural science classrooms. Through a combination of classroom instruction, microteaching, and field-based observation, students will learn to plan and implement engaging lessons that connect agricultural content to real-world contexts. Emphasis is placed on inquiry-based, problem-based, and experiential learning strategies that promote critical thinking, collaboration and skill development. The required 45-hour practicum provides authentic opportunities to observe and participate in secondary agricultural education program. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take AGE 493 or AGE 494 . Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with AGE 658. Cannot receive credit for both AGE 458 and AGE 658. Prerequisite: SEC 302 and AGE 318 and AGE 418 ; and 20 hours in agriculture; and admission to Teacher Education. Corequisite: AGE 448 .