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Meeting Date:
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11/15/2017 - 3:30 PM
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Category:
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Information Items
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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15.1 CURRICULUM: Revised Course: Agricultural Communication, Leadership and Technology (meets A-G requirements)
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Strategic Plan:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Maggie Maratsos, Heritage High School agriculture teacher, has revised the course Agricultural Communication, Leadership, and Technology. This is a project-based course, in which students learn how to do public speaking, plan large-scale events, collaborate appropriately using technology, and effectively communicate their ideas in group settings.
The Agricultural Communication, Leadership and Technology course has been revised to add more critical reading and writing, as well as more opportunities to apply real-world knowledge of the agriculture industry through the medium of public speaking; this is to enable students to gain a better understanding of what it means to be an effective communicator and leader in any setting.
This project-based course is designed to give students in our agriculture program the opportunity to learn how to improve their communication skills, how to be a more effective leader (leadership development is one of the key components of agricultural education); and the use of technology will be an integral part of this course. Students will receive training in the areas of communication skills, public speaking, event coordination, group processes, managerial skills, self-awareness, human relations, and the responsible use of technology. Students will be expected to participate in either one of the team Career Development Events or in one of the individual Career Development Events sponsored by the California FFA Organization (or both). Students will also be expected to maintain a supervised agricultural experience project and to keep an up-to-date online agricultural record book. Through the planning and execution of numerous events for the school’s FFA chapter, students will discover how to best effect change in their communities. Students will read frequently about the nature of leadership and its different styles. Additionally, students will write, reflect and speak about real-world issues in agriculture. Topics will include current issues in agriculture legislation, development of personal leadership skills, FFA operations, FFA judging teams, and exploration of past and present needs in the agriculture industry and its leaders.
Instructional Materials/Primary Textbooks: There are two textbooks being recommended for this course: 1st TITLE: Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success; Author: Cliff Ricketts & John C. Ricketts; 4th Edition; Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; copyright 2011; ISBN: 1435492889. 2nd TITLE: Habitudes: Images That Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes; Author: Tim Elmore; 1st Edition; Publisher: National FFA Organization; Copyright 2004; ISBN: 1931132089.
The revised Agricultural Communication, Leadership and Technology course meets A-G requirements as a college-prep elective and has been approved by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.
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Funding:
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive for review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the revised A-G course: Agricultural Communication, Leadership and Technology.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Julie Zierold - Director - Curriculum and Instruction
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Signed By:
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Marilyn Saucedo - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent
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