Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.16

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 290-3-3-.16 - Agriscience Education (Grades 6-12)

(1)Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03(6)(a)1. -4., 290-3-3-.03(6)(e)1.(i) -(iii) and 2.(i)-(iii), 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, 290-3-3-.14, and 290-3-3-.15, the teaching field shall require a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit with at least 18 semester hours of upper-division credit.

(2)Curriculum. Prior to program completion, the prospective teacher of agriscience education shall demonstrate:

(a)Content Knowledge and Skills.

1.Soils.

(i) Candidates differentiate between soil types and soil profiles.

(ii) Candidates interpret a soil analysis and make recommendations for soil improvements.

2.Horticulture.

(i) Candidates identify, propagate, and select plants for the landscape.

(ii) Candidates create a landscape plan for a residential area.

(iii) Candidates manage the growth of plants in a greenhouse environment.

3.Agricultural Marketing.

(i) Candidates interpret supply and demand data for an agricultural product.

(ii) Candidates design an agribusiness entrepreneurial management plan, including management and marketing strategies.

(iii) Candidates utilize technology to develop and present an agribusiness entrepreneurial management plan.

4.Power Equipment.

(i) Candidates operate, troubleshoot, and maintain agricultural power equipment.

(ii) Candidates are aware of how technology is utilized in the agricultural industry (e.g., Global Positioning Systems [GPS] and Geographical Information Systems [GIS]).

5.Environmental Science.

(i) Candidates make decisions regarding woodland areas based on management goals, including wildlife management.

(ii) Candidates interpret water samples to make fertilization and aeration management decisions.

(iii) Candidates identify, select, and manage aquatic species.

6.Animal and Dairy Science.

(i) Candidates identify breeds of domestic animals, differentiating according to anatomy and physiology.

(ii) Candidates make basic health and nutrition management decisions for domestic animals.

(iii) Candidates understand best management practices with regard to animal welfare, rights, and care of livestock.

7.Agricultural Mechanics.

(i) Candidates construct a wooden agricultural project according to specifications and codes.

(ii) Candidates perform metal fabrication processes.

(iii) Candidates design agricultural structures, including electrical, plumbing, masonry, and framing.

8. Career and Technical Student Organization - FFA.

(i) Candidates utilize the history of the National FFA Organization to illustrate the importance the organization has played in the advancement of the agriculture industry.

(ii) Candidates become aware of the skill and leadership opportunities offered through the National FFA Organization.

9. Work-Based Learning/Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

(i) Candidates familiarize themselves with the important role that SAE projects play in technical skill development and career preparation.

(ii) Candidates become familiar with how to utilize record keeping programs to properly track and keep accurate student records of work-based learning/SAE projects.

(b)Learning Environments. Candidates utilize safety devices and procedures with equipment, materials and hazardous substances.

(c)Professionalism and Ethical Practice.

1. Candidates practice stewardship as it applies to the livestock, forest, environment al and natural resources.

2. Candidates lead students in debating issues regarding animal rights and animal welfare.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.16

New Rule: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2015, eff. 9/17/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 12, September 28, 2018, eff. 10/28/2018; operative 6/1/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2021, eff. 10/15/2021.

Previous Rule.24 was renumbered.16 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-3-16, 16-23-14.