农业科学教师

工作日程

• 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.  
• 在学校放假期间（即暑假和节假日），工作可能会少一些，但教师仍需为即将到来的学期做准备。 

典型职责

高中水平

• 根据所教年级的核心能力学习目标审阅教科书并制作课件
• 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 
• 安装音频/视频或计算机设备；进行讲座和演示 
• Monitor student behavior and progress. Enforce classroom/district rules, model proper behavior, and ensure understanding and compliance 
• 营造包容的环境，让学习者能够集中精力并感受到支持
• 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 
• 分配和评定家庭作业。复习小测验和考试的内容
• Track attendance; calculate grades

大学水平

• 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
• 执行课堂和学院规则，树立正确的行为榜样
• Meet with students during office hours to answer questions. Refer students to academic advisors, as needed
• 批改作业和考试
• Collaborate with fellow instructors/professors to create new program curricula, including distance learning programs

额外责任

• 与学院院长和校领导会面，提供有关计划成功的反馈意见
• Conduct research, apply for grants, and write scholarly articles for academic journals
• Participate in professional organizations; contribute to the advancement of agriscience fields 
• 监督或指导助教和博士后研究人员
• 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

软技能

• 监控和评估学习者行为的能力
• 怜悯之心
• 稳重 
• 协调和指导活动
• 有帮助他人成功的愿望和本领
• 同理心
• 敏锐的组织能力
• 调查性
• 人际交往技巧
• 领导人
• 客观性 
• 耐心
• 复原力
• 聪明才智
• 社会和文化意识 
• 健全的判断和决策
• 强大的沟通能力，包括积极倾听 

技术技能

• 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
• 数学（算术、代数、几何、微积分、统计）、生物、化学和地理方面的知识 
• Knowledge of tablets, printers/scanners, and presentation equipment 
• 了解多样性、公平和包容的做法和目标 

• 教育机构
• 地方、州和联邦政府机构

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!