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What is Agricultural Teacher Educator

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Emerging Research in Agricultural Teacher Education
An agricultural teacher educator is a professional dedicated to the preparation and continuous support of those entering or currently in the field of agricultural education. Working within various educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities, they play a pivotal role in developing future educators' (pre-service agricultural educators) skills in agricultural science pedagogical methods. Their responsibilities also include fostering the professional growth of in-service teachers, ensuring they are equipped to effectively educate the next generation in agricultural disciplines.
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Global Learning in Agriculture: Cultivating Global Competency in Agricultural Educators and Global Impact in Agricultural Education
Daniel Douglas Foster (The Pennsylvania State University, USA), Laura L. Rice (The University of Minnesota, USA), and Melanie Joy Miller Foster (The Pennsylvania State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 33
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2766-1.ch016
Abstract
Agricultural education is crucial for addressing global sustainability challenges and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors highlight the integration of education for sustainable development (ESD) principles into agricultural education, aiming to meet agricultural workforce's needs while contributing to sustainable and equitable practices worldwide. The authors advocate for expanding the scope of global learning beyond traditional international programs outlining research priorities in agricultural educator professional development and global agricultural education delivery systems, emphasizing the need for effective, resource-efficient interventions while highlighting the existing gap in correlating global learning experiences with student learning outcomes. By integrating global learning into agricultural education, the discipline asserts its essential role in societal success. The chapter culminates in a call for collaborative research efforts to further agricultural education's relevance and contribution to addressing global challenges.
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