A survey of the general goals, functions and policies of the main agricultural organizations working in Puerto Rico, emphasizing the objectives of the College of Agricultural Sciences, thus guiding the student in the selection of courses and field of specialization.

Study and discussion of world agriculture and food production issues including factors such as: geographical characteristics, cultural issues, and political, social and economic problems. Special attention is given to agricultural production in developing countries and the tropics.

This course is intended to help students develop a sound philosophy of all-day instruction in vocational agriculture. It emphasizes the preparation of annual teaching calendars, job analyzing, the learning process, methods and techniques of teaching, lesson planning and the evaluation of learning.

Curriculum planning theory and practices. Problems and principles in curriculum development. Defining goals and objectives. Selecting appropriate curriculum designs, and planning curriculum implementation and evaluation.

The Vocational Education Act: general rules and regulations for the administration and functioning of Vocational Agriculture Department, and the qualification and duties of the teachers of vocational agriculture.

Principles, practices and procedures to planning, programming, implementing and evaluating comprehensive supervised farming programs and supervised occupational experience programs. Emphasis will be given to purpose of farm and off farm occupational experience programs. Analysis of home farm and off farms employment experience opportunities and program planning and supervision.

Principles and practice of planning, organizing, promoting, implementing and evaluating young adult farmer courses. Emphasis will be given to the decision-making approach, selection of methods and techniques, lesson planning, class management and evaluation techniques.

History, philosophy, importance, objectives, and work programs of youth organization. Advisors, function, and characteristics, planning programming, implementation, and evaluation of the organization work program, with emphasis in F.F.A., 4-H, and young farmers.

Philosophical and psychological implication of the use of audiovisual media in teaching. Location, selection, and evaluation of the audiovisual material for teaching purposes. Planning, designing and preparation of audiovisual material to teach vocational agriculture. Practice in the operation and management of audiovisual equipment and a media center.

Discussion of problems related to the development of instructional programs in vocational agriculture; planning, organization, development, follow-up, evaluation, related legislation and trends.

Supervised observation of vocational agriculture teaching. Full time participatory experience of trainees in all phases of the work of vocational agriculture teachers.

Principles, criteria, procedures and techniques employed in the evaluation of the performance of students in Vocational Agriculture.

Theories, principles and practice pertaining to supervision in agricultural extension and vocational agriculture; factors that influence needs, philosophies, and types of supervision at the local, regional, state and national levels; training, responsibilities, personal traits and duties of the supervisor.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the organization, philosophy, and objectives of the Agricultural Extension Service.

This course covers the various educational methods used by the Extension Service. The students will participate in the major activities of the extension work in the district in cooperation with the local agent of the Puerto Rico Agricultural Extension Service.

Practical work experience in Agricultural Extension. It is carried out under the supervision of the Department in collaboration with public or private entities.

The student selects and studies an area of extension of his interest, and reports the findings.

Discussions of problems related to Program Planning Development, Rural Development, Farm Home Development, or other phases of Extension work. Areas to be discussed are selected at the beginning of the course.

Principles and practices in communications; skills and knowledge for person to person, group, and mass communication; panel and group discussions. Practical exercises.

Discussion of the research and theory in the study of small groups with emphasis on motivational forces involved, and the leadership function in the attainment of the group goals.