Preparing Agriculture and Agriscience Educators for the Classroom

The preparation of school-based agriculture teachers has been a part of public education for over 100 years, but there is a lack of texts available that address the components of teacher education in agriculture. Preparing Agriculture and Agriscience Educators for the Classroom provides an up-to-date consideration of the best practices for developing and enhancing a complete teacher preparation program and highlights and showcases concepts and applications. It is a mainstay for teacher education and teacher preparation in agriculture and is applicable anywhere in the world where teaching agriculture exists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 335 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

The preparation of school-based agriculture teachers has been a cornerstone of public education for well over a century. Nevertheless, a dearth of texts exists that comprehensively address the various components of teacher education in agriculture, encompassing teacher preparation and related activities. To further advance educators in this field, it is imperative to conduct further study that extends beyond mere concepts and incorporates practical and applied aspects.

Preparing Agriculture and Agriscience Educators for the Classroom emerges as a timely and comprehensive resource, offering a fresh perspective on the most effective strategies for establishing and enhancing a comprehensive teacher preparation program. It serves as a valuable reference for teacher education and teacher preparation in agriculture, with global applicability wherever teaching agriculture takes place. Spanning a wide array of topics, including field experiences and student learning, this authoritative reference work is an indispensable tool for researchers, scholars, practitioners, academics, administrators, instructors, and students alike.

In conclusion, the preparation of school-based agriculture teachers has a rich history, yet there remains a need for comprehensive texts that address the various components of teacher education in agriculture. By conducting further study that incorporates practical and applied aspects, we can strive to enhance the expertise and effectiveness of educators in this field, ensuring the continued growth and development of agriculture education.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781668434215