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Understanding Agriculture: New Directions for Education [Paperback]

Committee on Agricultural Education in Secondary Schools (Author), National Research Council (Author)


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0309039363 978-0309039369 March 25, 1996
This book responds to the widespread recognition among experts that our educational system needs to change in order to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the future vitality of U.S. agriculture. "Understanding Agriculture" focuses on agricultural literacy (education about agriculture) and vocational agricultural education (education in agriculture). The section on agricultural literacy addresses the teaching of science through agriculture, teacher education and training, model educational programs, community support, and agricultural career exploration programs. Vocational agricultural education is examined in terms of program enrolment, availability and content, supervised occupational experiences, the Future Farmers of America program, and teacher education and supply.

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Book Description

This book responds to the widespread recognition among experts that our educational system needs to change in order to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the future vitality of U.S. agriculture. Understanding Agriculture focuses on agricultural literacy (education about agriculture) and vocational agricultural education (education in agriculture). The section on agricultural literacy addresses the teaching of science through agriculture, teacher education and training, model educational programs, community support, and agricultural career exploration programs. Vocational agricultural education is examined in terms of program enrollment, availability and content, supervised occupational experiences, the Future Farmers of America program, and teacher education and supply.

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Committee on Agricultural Education in Secondary Schools, National Research Council

Product Details

  • Paperback: 80 pages
  • Publisher: National Academies Press (March 25, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0309039363
  • ISBN-13: 978-0309039369
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,143,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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