Course Description
Guided learning experience applicable to student's program of study under direction of faculty advisor. Provides an opportunity for students to explore and apply multiple pedagogical methods as part of their pre-service requirements.
Athena Title
DIRECT PROJ EDUC
Non-Traditional Format
Individual completion of a directed project.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students enrolled in AgEd 4000 will conduct specialized projects in agriculture or agriculture education that will contribute to the knowledge and skills of the student as a future teacher of agriculture education. Students will plan and conduct all work under the supervision of, and in close consultation with, a member of the ALEC Department faculty. The student will complete an approved project through individual work or through work with a team of students. The faculty member and student will work cooperatively to determine one or more areas of needed improvement in the knowledge and skills base of the student. The student, with approval of the supervising faculty member, will propose learning goals for the project and plan activities to accomplish those goals. The project proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member. Specifically, students will: 1) Develop a written project proposal, including learning outcomes, activities, and methods and procedures. 2) Work independently or in a group under the supervision of one or more faculty members to complete the proposed project. 3) Collect, analyze, and summarize data, or prepare a detailed record of project activities. 4) Consult with the supervising faculty member on a regular basis to provide timely updates, reporting progress and difficulties. 5) Monitor all aspects of the project and suggest modifications to the project plan as needed. 6) Prepare a final report, research paper, or monograph as outlined in the proposal. 7) Demonstrate that the learning goals outlined in the project proposal have been achieved. Sample projects include: 1) Designing specialized teaching units and instructional resources for agricultural education. 2) Designing and conducting experimental, historical, or descriptive research projects in agriculture or agriculture education. 3) Developing specialized skills identified in the proposal through work in a laboratory, greenhouse, farm, etc. 4) Developing creative programs, methods, and procedures for agriculture education classrooms.
Topical Outline
To be determined with individual student.