changing students’ attitudes toward science ( Ornstein, 2006 ), facilitating the knowledge acquisition process ( Maletta et al., 1999 ). Furthermore, by participating in research, the students develop critical thinking, originality, independent learning
curriculum, determining student outcomes, and organizing courses around these outcomes. Therefore, an instructor of a new course, whether a graduate teaching assistant, a new assistant professor, or an experienced full professor, should converse with the
different disciplines. Interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching can increase students' motivation for learning and their level of engagement. In contrast to learning skills in isolation, when students participate in interdisciplinary experiences, they see
field days. University of Arkansas Student Learning Outcome Plan Student learning outcome assessment is an integral part of the reaccreditation process for horticulture departments across the country. McDonald and Mackay (p. 665) developed a student
the end of the instruction and discovery process, the students are able to apply their understanding of the problem and take action to reduce the negative consequences of these interactions. For learning to be complete, the learner progresses through
been shown to improve student learning outcomes, increase student enrollment, and foster better teachers ( Mason, 2005 ). As society moves more toward worldwide web-based education or distant learning, plant scientists are using more creative lecture
, 1997 ). Experiential science instruction is a method of engaging students with hands-on activities in hopes that they learn the material more effectively ( Mabie and Baker, 1996 ). Agricultural learning, specifically, is an example of hands
empowering effect on individuals ( Metz, 2000 ). In the Bobcat Blend program, students are learning about how small consistent actions can add up and make a larger impact over time. Student newspaper articles reporting cafeteria waste collection totals for
The departmental guide and record book for student outcomes assessment and institutional effectiveness. 3rd ed. Agathon Press, Edison, NJ 10.21273/HORTTECH.18.3.524 Oltman, P.K. Hartnett, R.T. 1984 The role of GRE general and subject test scores in
appropriate learning opportunities for Hispanic agricultural workers. Simultaneously, the demand for labor in Oregon nurseries continues to grow ( Ruttan, 2016 ; Stone, 2016 ), including the demand for licensed pesticide applicators. However, low pass rates