Department of Human & Community Development, University of Illinois

                                                                                                           
                    

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AGED 450 PROGRAM DELIVERY AND EVAL

3 hours (lecture-discussion)
Spring Semesters


Course Objectives

  • Examine the formal and informal structure of a school organization, and determine strategies to develop and manage an agricultural education program in a school organization.
  • Develop a program of work and justification for a summer and extended programming.
  • Participle in and explain strategic planning.
  • Describe how to conduct a needs assessment.
  • Develop a program a program guide including philosophy/mission statement, vision, and goals.
  • Develop a career pathway model and courses of study.
  • Explain the functions of an advisory council and establish an organizational plan for an advisory council.
  • Discuss the key component of program evaluation and a continuous improvement plan.
  • Reflect on the student teaching internship and the process of becoming a program manager.
  • Identify and use resources to plan, evaluate, and market an agricultural education program.

Graded Activities

  • Needs assessment
  • Summer and extended contract
  • Program guide
  • Field trip report
  • Program guide presentation

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