Abstract:
To increase retention of information by the students and also improve their teamwork, leadership, problem solution, and public relations skills at Missouri Western State College (MWSC), projects on soil fertility evaluation of private farms were initiated and carried out during 1985-1993. As part of their assignments, the students established annual records on each farm, analyzed the soil samples for available nutrients, evaluated the fertility status, and made the final recommendations.
The projects provided a structure for students to apply the fertility information they received during their classroom instruction, which subsequently increased their retention. The projects also improved their teamwork, leadership, problem solution, and public relations skills.
Keywords:
soil fertility, private farms, hands-on learning
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