AGS 299 - Independent Study Agriculture

1. Applied knowledge and skills 
2. Learning objectives and competencies relevant to the discipline area and the community service setting 
3. Critical analysis of the service-learning experience 
4. Effective leadership, interpersonal, and writing skills 
5. Evaluation and improvement of performance 

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to a community-service setting. 
2. Develop the individual educational plan with the faculty liaison and agency/business. 
3. Accomplish the specific learning objectives and competencies. 
4. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, ethical awareness, and effective writing skills through discussions, a daily journal and an analytic paper. 
5. Exhibit personal development and leadership foundation skills such as: acceptance of responsibility; self-confidence; respect for others and their views; social and interpersonal skills; initiative and follow-through. 
6. Formulate a critical perception about civic responsibility, social problems, economic systems, cultural patterns, and policy issues. 
7. Conduct a self-appraisal, evaluate the structured service-learning experience, and identify ways students may contribute to the local and regional needs of the community.