Agriculture teacher

Where do you live?

I live in town near the school. I love being able to walk to school each day.

What are some important skills?

Enthusiasm! If I am not enthusiastic about agriculture I can’t expect my students to be.

What is your favourite part of your job?

When I have a group of students who really love agriculture and look forward to the work that we do and the projects that we run. We often take our school stud cattle or sheep to local shows and it is great to see the pride the students have in their animals.

What are the main tools of the trade?

The ag plot in the school is where we do a lot of our teaching. It is really important for me to have lots of up-to-date industry information that I can share with my students and answer their questions. We have a group of local farmers that are really supportive of the agricultural program we have here at the school.

What training have you had?

I did a Diploma of Agriculture at a vocational college when I left school and then studied teaching. My cousins lived on a farm when I was growing up and I used to visit them a lot, which is how I first got interested in agriculture.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Teaching agriculture. I would love to see our school ag plot expand and have more students involved.

Trip Preperation. Questions to ask :)

Here are some potential questions learners could ask farmers based on the subtopics:

• Important Skills:
1. What skills do you think are most critical for success as a Agriculture teacher?
2. Can you give an example of a time when you had to use a particular skill to overcome a challenge?
3. How do you stay proficient in skills like navigation, communication, and emergency procedures?
• Favourite Part of the Job:
1. What do you enjoy most about being a Agriculture teacher?
2. Can you describe a particularly memorable season or experience?
3. What makes each topic unique and exciting for you?
• Main Tools of the Trade:
1. How do you stay up-to-date with the new information and studies?
• Training:
1. Can you walk us through your training process to become a Agriculture teacher?
2. What kind of ongoing training or professional development do you participate in?
3. How do you think your training has prepared you for the challenges of being a Agriculture teacher?
• Future Career Goals:
1. What are your long-term career goals, and how do you see yourself progressing in the industry?
2. What advice would you give to someone who wants to pursue a career as a Agriculture teacher?

This section is for the parents:

• Questions to Ask Your Child After a Field Visit:
1. What did you learn or discover during the field visit?
2. What was your favorite part of the trip and why?
3. What surprised you or challenged your thinking?
4. How did the field visit relate to your interests or career goals?
5. What questions do you still have after the visit?
6. How can you apply what you learned to your everyday life or future career?
• Additional Questions:
1. What did you observe or notice about the place or activity?
2. What skills or knowledge did you gain from the experience?
3. How did the field visit change your perspective or understanding of a topic?
4. What would you like to learn more about based on the field visit?
By asking these questions, you can help your child reflect on their experience, solidify their learning, and make connections to their interests and goals.