LAC 28:LXV.315. Depth of Knowledge/Skills

A. Many critics of American education point to the Japanese, German and other systems of education as being superior primarily because of the depth of learning that is common to those systems. AgEd/FFA has traditionally emphasized depth of knowledge and skills. For example, instead of just learning measurement, students use measurement skills in conjunction with other skills to construct realistic agricultural projects or facilities. Instead of just studying chemicals and their effects on plants, students select appropriate chemicals for specific problems or situations, calibrate equipment, and apply the chemical according to manufacturers' specifications. Instead of just learning business principles, students are involved in entrepreneurial SAEPs, develop a business plan, maintain records, and evaluate business success. These examples demonstrate the depth that exists in the AgEd/FFA program.