Methods of Teaching Agriculture, third edition

L. H. NewcombJ. David McCrackenJ. Robert WarmbrodM. Susie Whittington2024-10-212024-10-212025https://hdl.handle.net/10919/121358 Providing a clear and concise framework for teaching and problem solving in agricultural education, Methods of Teaching Agriculture, third edition is a necessary text for any teaching methods course. It includes a comprehensive examination of theory and research in guiding principles for how students learn best. Numerous illustrations and graphs clarify all concepts discussed within the text. Methods of Teaching Agriculture, third edition is a republished work. This text was originally published by Pearson Prentice Hall in 2004 (ISBN 0131134183). Rights to the book have been reverted to the authors. The book was reformatted and republished in its entirety in 2025. Are you reviewing or adopting this book for a course? Please help us understand your use by filling out <a href="https://bit.ly/interest_methodsofteachingagriculture">this form</a>. How to access this book The main landing page for this book is <a href="https://doi.org/10.21061/methodsofteachingagriculture">https://doi.org/10.21061/methodsofteachingagriculture</a>. The open textbook is freely available online in multiple formats, including: PDF, ePub, and HTML (<a href="https://pressbooks.lib.vt.edu/methodsofteachingagriculture/">Pressbooks</a>). A paperback print version (in color) is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962841154">available for order here</a>. ISBNs ISBN (PDF): 978-1-962841-17-7 ISBN (HTML): 978-1-962841-18-4 ISBN (EPUB): 978-1-962841-16-0 ISBN (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962841154">print</a>): 978-1-962841-15-3 Table of contents Part #1: Foundations for Methods in Agricultural Education 1. Factors Influencing Decisions About Teaching 2. Principles of Teaching and Learning 3. Planning the Course of Study 4. Learning as Problem Solving Part #2: Methods for Teaching and Learning 5. Planning for Instruction 6. Group Teaching Techniques 7. Individualized Teaching Techniques 8. Managing Student Behavior Part #3: Application of Learning 9. Application of Learning: The Laboratory 10. Application of Learning: Supervised Agricultural Experience 11. Application of Learning: FFA Part #4: Teaching Special Populations 12. Teaching Learners with Special Needs 13. Teaching Adults Part #5: Evaluation of Learning 14. Evaluation of Learning Appendix A: Sample Unit of Instruction Appendix B: Vocabulary Useful in Developing Objectives and Test Items at Various Cognitive Levels About the editors L. H. Newcomb Professor of Agricultural Education Price Chair in Teaching, Advising, and Learning Senior Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences J. David McCracken Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Education J. Robert Warmbrod Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Education M. Susie Whittington Associate Professor of Agricultural Education Teacher Education in Agricultural Education Suggested citation L. H. Newcomb, J. David McCracken, J. Robert Warmbrod, and M. Susie Whittington (2004, 2025). Methods of Teaching Agriculture, third edition. Blacksburg. <a href="https://doi.org/10.21061/methodsofteachingagriculture">https://doi.org/10.21061/methodsofteachingagriculture</a>. Licensed with <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en">CC BY NC 4.0</a>. <a href="https://bit.ly/errata_methodsofteachingagriculture">View errata</a> | <a href="https://bit.ly/reporterror_methodsofteachingagriculture">Report an error</a> Accessibility Virginia Tech is committed to making its publications accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Virginia Tech Publishing is committed to continuous improvement regarding accessibility. The text, images, headings, and links in the PDF and HTML versions of this text are tagged structurally and include alternative text, which allows for machine readability. Please contact publishing@vt.edu if you are a person with a disability and have suggestions to make this book more accessible.Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 InternationalMethods of Teaching Agriculture, third edition