농업 과학 교사

근무 일정

• Agriscience Teachers work full-time, Monday through Friday. They may work overtime to prepare lessons and activities, grade assignments, or serve on committees. They must also spend time keeping up with changes in their respective fields. In addition, there may be evening activities to attend or supervise. 
• At the college level, agriscience educators are often required to engage in research and attend professional organization events. They must also research, write, and publish scholarly articles.  
• 학교가 쉬는 기간(예: 여름방학 및 방학)에는 업무량이 줄어들 수 있지만, 교사는 여전히 다음 학기를 준비해야 합니다. 

일반적인 의무

고등학교 수준

• 교과서를 검토하고 가르치는 학년의 핵심 역량 학습 목표에 따라 수업을 만듭니다.
• Use a variety of methods and instructional materials to keep learners engaged
• Explain the different career fields within the agricultural sector and its industries 
• Organize individual/group activities to develop agriculture knowledge and skills
• Prepare activities and materials. Incorporate digital classroom best practices 
• Provide opportunities for students to get hands-on experience. Plan and carry out supervised field trips to agriscience-related sites 
• Manage the school’s laboratory and equipment, if applicable 
• 시청각 또는 컴퓨터 장비 설치, 강의 및 프레젠테이션 제공 
• Monitor student behavior and progress. Enforce classroom/district rules, model proper behavior, and ensure understanding and compliance 
• 학습자가 집중하고 지원받는다고 느낄 수 있는 포용적인 환경 만들기
• Support agriculture learning opportunities, such as the Supervised Agricultural Experience, and clubs such as Future Farmers of America! Prepare FFA rosters and registrations
• Keep an eye on unique learner situations, to provide support as needed 
• Prepare students for standardized tests. Record performance and offer insights about strengths and areas for improvement 
• 숙제를 할당하고 채점합니다. 퀴즈 및 시험 과목 복습
• Track attendance; calculate grades

대학 수준

• Develop and teach a rigorous agriscience curriculum that prepares students for post-graduate careers
• Ensure the college department’s student learning objectives are met
• Provide engaging lectures and presentations that keep students interested
• Work with the program department to offer and support opportunities for students to get hands-on experience via internships/cooperative education activities  
• Assign reading, essay writing, activities, and projects to develop agriscience-specific knowledge and applied skills
• 교실 및 대학 규칙을 시행하고 적절한 행동의 모범을 보이세요.
• Meet with students during office hours to answer questions. Refer students to academic advisors, as needed
• 과제 및 시험 채점
• Collaborate with fellow instructors/professors to create new program curricula, including distance learning programs

추가 책임

• 대학 학장 및 학교 책임자와 만나 프로그램 성공에 대한 피드백 제공
• Conduct research, apply for grants, and write scholarly articles for academic journals
• Participate in professional organizations; contribute to the advancement of agriscience fields 
• 조교 및 박사후 연구원 감독 또는 멘토링
• Familiarize new instructors and adjunct professors with programs
• Serve on institutional committees (such as hiring committees) 
• Stay on top of agriscience trends to ensure the curriculum is up-to-date
• Work on tenure qualifications

소프트 스킬

• 학습자 행동을 모니터링하고 평가하는 기능
• 동정
• 평정심 
• 활동 조정 및 지시
• 다른 사람들의 성공을 돕고자 하는 소망과 적성
• 공감
• 예리한 조직 기술
• 조사의
• 대인 관계 기술
• 지도력
• 객관성 
• 끈기
• 탄성
• 지략
• 사회 및 문화적 인식 
• 건전한 판단과 의사 결정
• 능동적 인 듣기를 포함한 강력한 의사 소통 기술 

기술 능력

• Ability to work with animals, if teaching animal science
• Expertise in agriscience topics (either generalized or specialized), such as genetics, plant physiology, and soil science
• Familiarity with basic crop production practices, farm machines, and equipment
• Familiarity with educational software and databases 
• Familiarity with lab instruments and testing tools
• 수학(산술, 대수, 기하, 미적분, 통계), 생물학, 화학, 지리학에 대한 지식 
• Knowledge of tablets, printers/scanners, and presentation equipment 
• 다양성, 형평성, 포용성 관행 및 목표에 대한 이해 

• 교육 기관
• 지역, 주, 연방 정부 기관

Agriscience Teachers need patience and enthusiasm to teach in modern classrooms. While many students are good with agricultural and STEM subjects, others may struggle…and some may simply not be interested! 

It’s vital to teach agriscience in a way that is interesting and helps everyone feel supported while staying on target with learning objectives. Since science and technology are always evolving, teachers must keep up with changes and use current instructional material and teaching methods. 

They also have to put in sufficient time to prepare for each class, grade assignments with care, track student progress, and manage administrative duties. There may be Supervised Agriculture Experience and Future Farmer of America-related tasks to attend to, as well. All in all, it’s a lot of work—but the world of agriscience depends heavily on agriscience teachers to educate and motivate learners who may one day opt to enter these critical career fields. 

Three hot trends in agriscience are precision agriculture, sustainable practices, and vertical farming!  

Precision agriculture relies on smart technology to collect and analyze data about crops and livestock. The results are used to help farmers make better decisions so they can boost yields, reduce costs, and cut waste. 

This ties into sustainable agriculture, which minimizes environmental impact and preserves natural resources. Practices include crop rotation, cover crops, and integrated pest management (to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides)

Vertical farming, as the name suggests, is the practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers. This uses much less land and allows for vastly more efficient utilization of water resources (in some cases, using 99% less water than traditional farming methods)!

People who are drawn to becoming Agriscience Teachers probably loved being outdoors, working on farms or in gardens. Most likely, they have always cared about the fragile ecosystems all around us, even as kids. They may have yearned to understand the wondrous science behind these things. After learning, they might have enjoyed sharing the information with others—thus beginning their journeys to becoming teachers!