Southeast Missouri State University
Department of Agriculture
Title of Course: Agricultural Education Planning
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Course: AG302
New 2009
Course Description: Agricultural Education Planning
Emphasis is placed on the history, design, function, and evaluation of a complete secondary agricultural education
program including FFA, curriculum, SAE programs, advisory committees, regulatory requirements, funding,
community and school collaboration, summer program, and program growth. (3)
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Prerequisites: Plant Science (AO120), or Animal Science (AY101), or completion of Living Systems.
Purposes or Objectives of the Course:
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Develop in-depth knowledge of the history of agricultural education and fully understand the
regulatory requirements of the operation of the secondary agricultural education program.
Demonstrate a full understanding of agricultural education program funding as it relates to
legislative concerns, budgetary considerations, and program needs.
Attain working knowledge of methods to promote and market the agricultural education program
through partnering with local leadership and businesses in the community and collaboration with
local school personnel as well as other school personnel.
Develop appropriate knowledge of the utilization of advisory committees as a source of needs
assessment for program improvement in curriculum development and overall program health.
Gain an understanding and the ability to properly convey career opportunities and selection
including methodologies for attainment and longevity within the chosen career field.
Understand the framework of instruction for a Supervised Agricultural Education Program
(SAEP) including philosophy, quality, available opportunities, supervision, and corresponding
financial accounting abilities.
Expectations of Students:
A. Attendance: Missing and/or incomplete assignments will be discounted as follows:
One day late = 25% reduction in points
Two days late = 50% reduction in points
Three days late = Zero will be recorded for the assignment
B. Successful completion of all examinations
C. Successful completion of all assignments
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Course Content or Outline:
A. School-Based Agricultural Education and Agricultural Literacy (2 weeks)
B. Extension and Outreach Education (1 week)
C. Agricultural Education in Business, Community, and Governmental Agencies (1 week)
D. Using Advisory Councils and Boards (1 week)
E. Planning and Managing Educational Programs (2 week)
F. Course Planning (1week)
G. Developing and Improving Facilities and Resources (1 week)
H. Promoting and Marketing the Program (1 week)
I. Evaluating Agricultural Education Programs (1 week)
J. Fundamentals of Personal Leadership Development (1 week)
K. Youth Leadership Development Through FFA Chapter Development and Advisement (2 weeks)
M. Planning, Developing, Expanding , Supervising and Evaluating SAE Programs (2 weeks)
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Readings and Related Resources:
Handbook on Agricultural Education in Public Schools. Lloyd J. Phipps; Edward W. Osborne: James
E. Dyer; Anna L. Ball. Delmar Publishing, 2008.
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Basis for Student Evaluation:
Grades will be based on the following:
Two One Hour Exams ................................................................. 200pts.
Total Program Portfolio (using BMP’s) ...................................... 200 pts.
Portfolio Presentation .................................................................... 50 pts.
Assignments, Quizzes, and Participation Points ......................... 200 pts.
Two Hour Final Exam (comprehensive) ..................................... 200 pts.
Total ............................................................................................ 850 pts.
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90 to 100 percent 765-850 pts.
80 to 89 percent 680-764 pts.
70 to 79 percent 595-679 pts.
60 to 69 percent 510-594 pts.
Below 60 percent, less than 510pts.
Exams:
Exams will be based on material presented during the course as well as the text and various other
sources of material used in the class.
Total Program Portfolio:
In this exercise you will be challenged to develop a portfolio that outlines all necessary aspects of a
successful secondary agricultural education program. The portfolio will also include a table of
contents, all necessary forms, calendars, guidelines, contact information for appropriate individuals
and businesses, and a plan of action for the portfolio. This portfolio will be in two formats; one copy
will be held in a single 2 inch binder dedicated to the portfolio for future reference and the second will
be in electronic format (all documents held within the binder will need to be present in the electronic
format).
Academic Honesty
The Undergraduate Bulletin defines academic dishonesty as “...those acts which would deceive, cheat, or defraud so
as to promote one’s scholastic record...,” and states that “[v]iolations of academic honesty represent a serious breech
of discipline and may be considered grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal from the university.” You
are expected to understand and abide by this rule. Any academic dishonesty, including any form of cheating
including plagiarism will not be tolerated and the individual will be referred to judicial affairs.
 The official statement about academic honesty, including plagiarism, may be accessed at:
http://www.semo.edu/bulleting/pdf/2006Bulletin.pdf
 Additional information may be accessed at:
http://www6.semo.edu/judaffairs/
Civility and Harassment
A major determinant of a successful educational experience is a shared sense of respect among and between the
students and their instructor. In this class we will maintain a climate of mutual respect and orderly conduct. Judicial
Affairs is responsible for addressing such matters and that information is available at:
http://www6.semo.edu/judaffairs/
Disabilities
Diversity in all its forms merit the respect of the faculty, and this applies equally to students with disabilities.
Students may obtain official information about disabilities from Learning Assistance and Disability Support
Services, located at: http://www.semo.edu/cs/services/lec.htm
Attendance and Work Ethic
You are expected to be in class, punctually, for the entire duration of the class, each time the class is held. The
official statement about attendance, derived from the Undergraduate Bulletin, may be accessed at:
http://www.semo.edu/bulletin/pdf/2006Bulletin.pdf
As a member of the class the expectation is that you will be an engaged, involved, positive force in the learning
experience. As an active participant in discussion, please have all assigned work fully completed and remitted on
time, your work should be performed to a level that is appropriate for a university student.