During the recent celebration of national Ag Day, six undergraduate agricultural education majors entered 7th grade classrooms at Stuart-Hobson Middle School in downtown Washington, D.C. For the day they were able to test their teaching skills. This first of its kind program pairs future and seasoned agriculture teachers to deliver science-based agriculture lessons. The teaching program was organized by the National Teach Ag Campaign, an initiative to increase the number of agricultural educators in the United States.
Ellen Thompson, National Teach Ag Campaign Coordinator says – there aren’t enough students who are graduating with a degree in agricultural education, and those who do graduate are leaving the profession too soon. Thompson explained that the program works on a variety of levels. It gives urban students an opportunity to learn about the science behind agriculture, undergraduates and opportunity to get a feel for teaching, and experienced teachers a chance to share their wisdom.
The event was a collaborative effort between the National Teach Ag Campaign, National Ag Day, Agriculture Future of America, and the National FFA Organization.
Courtesy: NAFB News