Faculty-led Inquiry into Reflective and Scholarly Teaching (FIRST)

 

Date of this Version

5-31-2024

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Portfolio

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Copyright 2024, Christian Stephenson

Abstract

Organic Farming and Food Systems is a senior and graduate level course for students in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. This course was previously offered but has been significantly modified as I have taken on responsibility for the course. Goals for the course include student comprehension of the methods of organic and regenerative farming and the impacts of those methods on economic, environmental, and social sustainability. An additional goal is to build student competency in the evaluation of primary, secondary, and tertiary information resources and critical thinking surrounding issues in food production. Assessment for the course was through diverse assignments including exams, development of presentations, and critical evaluation of various resources. Student survey responses indicate that they gained knowledge in issues in organic and regenerative agriculture and built confidence in evaluating claims related to sustainability. Student comments indicate that they found the assessment methods of the course useful in promoting learning. The intent for future iterations of this course is to transition to an online format which will expand access.

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