Introduction to concepts of development, the process of change, key factors that contribute to agricultural and rural development in a community, and strategies employed to effect change with implications for international students or domestic students planning to work internationally. Identifying agricultural trends and resources of a community, developing courses of study, and planning local community-based programs in agricultural and extension education. Planning information sources and data for use in analysis of community issues. Principles of teaching and learning and teacher behaviors articulated with the planning and delivery of instruction. Methods of instruction and presentation, selection of teaching aids and support materials, classroom management, development of a complete educational program, and microteaching experiences.
Students learn the research process as it is applied to solving problems in the behavioral sciences.
Prepares students to conduct and critique research and to diffuse research findings. Implications, applications, and ethics of research are also stressed. Students develop a research proposal for a problem of their choice. Same as AXED 556. For individuals currently involved in, or interested in being involved in, the management and supervision of volunteer programs.