Wesley Bauerschlag

AGSC 325--Instructional Design in AGSC

 Scope and Sequence Table.xls

Scope and Sequence Paper

            The scope and sequence of any classroom is intended to organize and keep the maximum learning experience for the students.  This is evident with the scope and sequence for the class that I have chosen is introduction to agricultural mechanics.  The great state of Texas has set a certain curriculum for the class with is known in the education world as the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).   §119.25 is the TEKS class number for the class introduction to agricultural mechanics.  In this TEKS class I will discuss what order that I will teach the general requirements. 

            The first week of the semester I will start with an introduction with class rules and vague outline of what the semester has in store.  I would like to start out with §119.25 1C demonstrate knowledge of personal and mechanical safety practices in the workplace.  I believe that it is important to teach safety skills at the beginning of every semester.  We will also use these skills through out the rest of the semester.  Later in the first week we will identify employers’ expectations, appropriate work habits, and good citizenship skills §119.25. c1d.  The next week I will spend a couple of days teaching the students to identify and use hand and power tools §119.25. c2a.  We will next work on the skills of measuring and marking devices §119.25.c 2b.  On week three we as a class are going to learn about different types of metal §119.25.c 8a.  After they learn all of the different kinds of metals, they will cut, file, shape and drill metal §119.25.c 8b.  Once the students have a good foundation in metal we will select and operate oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment §119.25.c 8c.  They will also will select and operate electric-arc welding equipment §119.25.c 8d.  The final class of the first six weeks semester will be given a test. 

            The second six weeks will be focusing on a number of new issues.  The next unit that I will be teaching is ways to apply competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation of mechanized agriculture  §119.25.c  1b.  I will now work with the students planning and managing an SAE.  Weeks 3 there will be in the a few lessons on pluming learning about tools and different pipes and fixtures §119.25.c 4a & §119.25.c 4b.  The lessons on plumbing will continue and lead into week four where there will be a few lessons on maintaining water systems §119.25.c 4c, as in teaching about septic systems and basic home maintenance systems.  Week 5 will the students a basic overview over electrical systems §119.25.c 3a, and then we will get out into the shop and perform some basic skills §119.25.c 3c.  The final week of the six weeks will be learning about and maintaining electrical motors §119.25.c 3c, I will also teach about how other types of motors use electricity and that some produce electricity. 

            The third six weeks will a constructing type of few weeks where the students will be making a few little projects.  The first week will be learning about estimating materials and construct forms §119.25.c 5a.  The students will estimate the amount of concrete needed using basic algebra and some geometry.  During these lessons I will explain the differences between concrete and cement.  The students will then using the amounts that they estimated will learn how to reinforce, place, finish, and cure concrete §119.25.c 5b.  Next week, week 2, we will be learning about identifying different types of building materials §119.25.c 6a, both positive and negative.  We will also teach skills in planning for cost-effective construction §119.25.c 6b.  Weeks three and four will be working on a basic carpentry skills §119.25.c 6c, by making picture frames.  Once they are built the students will have a chance to apply paint and preservatives §119.25.c 6d, in order to finish their picture frame projects.  The fifth week will be teaching about a little history in fencing and selecting fencing materials §119.25.c 7a.  We will then work on developing plans in constructing fences §119.25.c 7b, there will be geometry and basic algebra used to figure areas.  The final week of the semester will be a wind down time where the students will reflect on the semester and what they have learned.  I will also identify career development and entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of mechanized agriculture §119.25.c 1a.  I will use this time to recruit and retain students for other classes in the following semesters.  This will wrap up the end of the semester test, which will highlight the basic concepts and skills learned in the semester. 

Wesley Daniel Bauerschlag

P.O. Box 7023

College Station, TX 77844

e-mail: wdb2003@yahoo.com

Phone: 210-355-7005

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