Competency-Based Approaches in Agricultural Education
Abstract
This non-empirical article examines competency-based approaches in agricultural education, clarifying conceptual foundations and implementation challenges. It argues that agricultural education is well-suited to competency-based reform because of its practical nature. The article proposes a framework positioning competency standards at the core of curriculum and pedagogy to reposition agricultural education as a driver for sustainable agri-food system transformation.
Keywords
competency-based education; agricultural education; curriculum design; experiential learning; employability; human capital; assessment of competencies; sustainability
References
Oguntunde, G. A., & Maghra, H. G. (2023). Curriculum reforms in agricultural education in Nigeria. Osagiede, M. A. (2014). Quality reform in agricultural education curriculum. Talbert, B. A., et al. (2014). Foundations of agricultural education.
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