Words that Grow: Boosting Ag Literacy with Writing, Speaking, and Hands-On Learning

How can your agriscience classroom cultivate strong agricultural literacy that goes beyond hands-on skills? This episode digests research exploring how SBAE teachers are promoting ag literacy through speaking, listening, and writing activities! Discover how explicit explanations, group discussions, and project-based work help students grasp complex vocabulary and apply concepts to real life. We'll also tackle common challenges like time constraints for writing. Get ready for practical insights on how intentionally weaving communication into your lessons, alongside labs, prepares students to truly understand and advocate for agriculture!

 

Journal Article: http://jsaer.org/2024/04/22/exploring-agricultural-literacy-instructional-practices-for-advancing-student-writing-in-agricultural-education/