COURSE TITLE: Agriculture Leadership INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Mua and Miss Elliott
Course Description:
Ag. Leadership and Technologies is designed to specifically train students as team leaders for the work place. This is an activity-based course designed to help students develop responsibility, initiative, creativity, school pride, and leadership skills. Students learn how to manage capital, labor and resources to accomplish specific tasks. Computers and technologies will be used to augment their leadership challenges. Emphasis will be placed on accomplishing assigned tasks by using advanced communication skills, interaction with the community and working with diverse groups.
The development of leadership, employability and self-evaluations skills are emphasized throughout the course. This advanced program follows the Model Curriculum Standards and Frameworks for Agriculture Specialization in Agriculture Business Management Advanced Cluster. Ag. Leadership and Technologies provides a beginning foundation for technologies preparation within the agriculture field. In addition, this course provides a foundation for success in a post-secondary Ag. Leadership Course or Ag. Ambassador Program. **This course is articulated with Merced College for college credit if all requirements are met and a $50.00 fee is paid to the college. Student can earn 2 transferable units by completing this class.
Course Goals:
Student will develop an understanding of leadership skills necessary to be a successful member of the agribusiness profession.
Students will be trained to apply computer technology in typical agribusiness situations.
Students will be familiarized with the role of information and research in making business decisions.
Students will develop an understanding of the importance of profit and loss in agriculture.
Students will develop skills in using computers for agriculture and business applications.
Students will develop an understanding of how to use and design efficiency systems to streamline activities.
Students will develop problem solving, prioritizing and time management skills.
Students will develop the ability to be ‘self-starting’ in the work place.
Students will develop the ability to react and perform under pressure of competitions and deadlines.
Students will learn and implement problem solving skills in the work place
Students will have knowledge of job-seeking and employability skills by completing a job readiness portfolio.
Students will have opportunities to for leadership development.
Students will be familiarized with career opportunities and future trends in the agriculture industry.
Students will be introduced to principals and application of parliamentary procedure in today’s society.
Students will develop advanced communication skills: written, oral and presentation.
Students will strengthen their academic skills through classroom instruction, assignments and “hands-on” practical training experiences within agriculture technologies and the Ag. Business cluster.
To motivate underrepresented populations to study and pursue careers in agriculture.
Student must maintain a “B” or better in this course each quarter. Failure to maintain a “B” or better will result in removal of class at the semester.
Prerequisite:
This course is recommended for students in grades eleven and twelve. Students should have completed a minimum of 1 year in an agriculture course or be concurrently enrolled in Agriculture Biology. All students must have approval from the Agriculture Program to be enrolled in this advanced course. Remember, it is an honor to be in this course and we are here to work together as a team to promote: Premier leadership, personal growth and career success through AGRICULTURE EDUCATION!
Career Performance Standards:
Understand/demonstrate how personal skill development affects career success in the workplace
Understand/demonstrate key concepts in group dynamics, conflict resolution and negotiation.
Exhibit critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving skills
Understand/demonstrate the principles of effective communication
Understanding career paths and strategies for obtaining employment in their chosen career.
Understand and adapt to changing technology by identifying, learning, and applying new skills to improve job performance.
Course Assessment:
1. 80% of the grade will be based on productivity, participation, and performance.
Exams
Quizzes
Projects, Presentations
Homework and reading assignments
School and community service activities
Club sponsored events
Leadership demonstration and follow up.
Binder/Notebook checks
Progress Reports
2. 10% of the grade will be based on FFA participation.
3. 10% of the grade will record books.
An ongoing Supervised Occupational Experience Project record book
Summaries off FFA leadership/personal development achievements and activities.
Verbal and written communication exercises
Leadership development activities
Occupational experience project outside of the classroom
Overview: Course Outline Topics:
Basic Employability Skills
Personal Qualities
Interpersonal Skills
Thinking Skills
Information Processing
Resource Analysis
Career Development
Leadership
Leadership Technologies
Computer Instructions
Communications Skills
Goal Setting in Ag. Business
FFA Calendar of Activities/ POA
**Merced College 2+2 College credit by meeting documented requirements set between MUHSD and Merced College Agriculture for “Ag. Leadership”. Fee to complete the 2+2 credit is a $50.00 assessment fee.
If you have any questions regarding this course please feel free to contact me at [email protected] Office number: 385-8029
Course Description:
Ag. Leadership and Technologies is designed to specifically train students as team leaders for the work place. This is an activity-based course designed to help students develop responsibility, initiative, creativity, school pride, and leadership skills. Students learn how to manage capital, labor and resources to accomplish specific tasks. Computers and technologies will be used to augment their leadership challenges. Emphasis will be placed on accomplishing assigned tasks by using advanced communication skills, interaction with the community and working with diverse groups.
The development of leadership, employability and self-evaluations skills are emphasized throughout the course. This advanced program follows the Model Curriculum Standards and Frameworks for Agriculture Specialization in Agriculture Business Management Advanced Cluster. Ag. Leadership and Technologies provides a beginning foundation for technologies preparation within the agriculture field. In addition, this course provides a foundation for success in a post-secondary Ag. Leadership Course or Ag. Ambassador Program. **This course is articulated with Merced College for college credit if all requirements are met and a $50.00 fee is paid to the college. Student can earn 2 transferable units by completing this class.
Course Goals:
Student will develop an understanding of leadership skills necessary to be a successful member of the agribusiness profession.
Students will be trained to apply computer technology in typical agribusiness situations.
Students will be familiarized with the role of information and research in making business decisions.
Students will develop an understanding of the importance of profit and loss in agriculture.
Students will develop skills in using computers for agriculture and business applications.
Students will develop an understanding of how to use and design efficiency systems to streamline activities.
Students will develop problem solving, prioritizing and time management skills.
Students will develop the ability to be ‘self-starting’ in the work place.
Students will develop the ability to react and perform under pressure of competitions and deadlines.
Students will learn and implement problem solving skills in the work place
Students will have knowledge of job-seeking and employability skills by completing a job readiness portfolio.
Students will have opportunities to for leadership development.
Students will be familiarized with career opportunities and future trends in the agriculture industry.
Students will be introduced to principals and application of parliamentary procedure in today’s society.
Students will develop advanced communication skills: written, oral and presentation.
Students will strengthen their academic skills through classroom instruction, assignments and “hands-on” practical training experiences within agriculture technologies and the Ag. Business cluster.
To motivate underrepresented populations to study and pursue careers in agriculture.
Student must maintain a “B” or better in this course each quarter. Failure to maintain a “B” or better will result in removal of class at the semester.
Prerequisite:
This course is recommended for students in grades eleven and twelve. Students should have completed a minimum of 1 year in an agriculture course or be concurrently enrolled in Agriculture Biology. All students must have approval from the Agriculture Program to be enrolled in this advanced course. Remember, it is an honor to be in this course and we are here to work together as a team to promote: Premier leadership, personal growth and career success through AGRICULTURE EDUCATION!
Career Performance Standards:
Understand/demonstrate how personal skill development affects career success in the workplace
Understand/demonstrate key concepts in group dynamics, conflict resolution and negotiation.
Exhibit critical thinking, logical reasoning and problem solving skills
Understand/demonstrate the principles of effective communication
Understanding career paths and strategies for obtaining employment in their chosen career.
Understand and adapt to changing technology by identifying, learning, and applying new skills to improve job performance.
Course Assessment:
1. 80% of the grade will be based on productivity, participation, and performance.
Exams
Quizzes
Projects, Presentations
Homework and reading assignments
School and community service activities
Club sponsored events
Leadership demonstration and follow up.
Binder/Notebook checks
Progress Reports
2. 10% of the grade will be based on FFA participation.
3. 10% of the grade will record books.
An ongoing Supervised Occupational Experience Project record book
Summaries off FFA leadership/personal development achievements and activities.
Verbal and written communication exercises
Leadership development activities
Occupational experience project outside of the classroom
Overview: Course Outline Topics:
Basic Employability Skills
Personal Qualities
Interpersonal Skills
Thinking Skills
Information Processing
Resource Analysis
Career Development
Leadership
Leadership Technologies
Computer Instructions
Communications Skills
Goal Setting in Ag. Business
FFA Calendar of Activities/ POA
**Merced College 2+2 College credit by meeting documented requirements set between MUHSD and Merced College Agriculture for “Ag. Leadership”. Fee to complete the 2+2 credit is a $50.00 assessment fee.
If you have any questions regarding this course please feel free to contact me at [email protected] Office number: 385-8029