Lesson Plan (Leadership)

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I

INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE

FOR 6831 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS

COURSE:

UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

COMPETENCY: AM01.00 Investigate organizations related to the agricultural mechanics industry.

OBJECTIVE: AM01.01 Describe opportunities for leadership development in agricultural

mechanics organizations.

Opportunities for Leadership Development in Agricultural Mechanics (FFAH), (G)

A. Parts of a total Agricultural Mechanics program

1. Classroom and laboratory instruction.

2. Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).

3. FFA.

B. Ceremonies and traditions

1. FFA mission--to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for

premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

2. Strategies – know the ways to accomplish the mission.

3. Opening and closing ceremonies are rituals that add dignity to a meeting and explain the meaning of

certain traditional emblems.

4. There are many other traditions and ceremonies used in the FFA that can benefit students both while in

high school as well as in jobs after graduation.

C. Opportunities

1. Officers and committees-know duties and how those experiences can be used in the agricultural

mechanics industry. Example-President-preside of over tractor dealer association meetings, Secretarykeep

minutes of meetings of special committees for area farm show, Treasurer-keep financial records

for fundraising activity of antique tractor show, Reporter-serve on county fair public relations

committee, etc.

2. Program of activities-helps in setting goals and developing plans and steps to reach those goals.

3. Career development events-speaking events, parliamentary procedure to learn how to participate in

business meetings, skills events such as agricultural mechanics and tool and materials.

4. Proficiency awards-entrepreneurship or placement individual awards growing out of a student’s SAE

program.

5. Banquets, conventions, conferences, social events, community service, etc.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I

COURSE:

UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

COMPETENCY: AM01.00 Investigate organizations related to the agricultural mechanics industry.

OBJECTIVE: AM01.02 Examine youth activities provided by agricultural mechanics.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I

Activities Provided by Agricultural Mechanics Organizations (FFAH) (G)

(Use information from Objective 001.01 and the references to examine activities provided by

agricultural mechanics organizations).

COURSE: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I

UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

COMPETENCY: AM02.00 Demonstrate the process used to conduct business meetings in agricultural

mechanics industry organizations.

OBJECTIVE: AM02.01 Explain the role of parliamentary procedure in conducting business

meetings.

Role of Parliamentary Procedure (FFAH) pp. 55-60

A. Main Objectives of Parliamentary Law

1. Focus on one item at a time – helps prevent confusion.

2. Extend courtesy to everyone – recognize before speaking.

3. Observe the rule of majority – keeps unpopular ideas from being adopted.

4. Ensure the rights of the minority – all sides can make motions, second motions, discuss and vote.

B. Definition of Parliamentary Procedure – using well-defined rules from

business using a formal, organized approach.

C. Discussion or debate – requires a 2/3 majority vote to stop discussion.

D. Presiding officer should be fair and impartial – should leave the chairman’s station and relinquish

chairman’s duties to discuss or present a point of view.

E. Many organizations including FFA have rituals to explain emblems or symbols and to emphasize traditions

and beliefs. Rituals include opening and closing ceremonies, degree ceremonies, creeds, etc.

F. An agenda or list of what will be done at a business meeting should be prepared before the meeting.

G. Parliamentary Procedure CDE is a team leadership activity, whereas, creed, extemporaneous speaking and prepared public speaking are individual leadership activities.

Roberts Rules of Order to conduct

COURSE: AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS I

UNIT A: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

COMPETENCY: AM02.00 Demonstrate the process used in conducting business meetings in agricultural

mechanics industry organizations.

OBJECTIVE: AM02.02 Demonstrate key parliamentary abilities that would be used in a business

meeting.

Most Used Parliamentary Abilities (FFAH) pp. 55-60

A. Main Motion – to present a new idea or item of business (only one can be on floor or before the group at the

same time)

1. Address presiding officer.

2. Receive recognition to speak.

3. State motion – “I move to …” or “I move that…”

4. Another member seconds motion (to show that more than one person wants the item of business before

the group).

5. Motion is discussed.

6. Vote on motion.

7. Chair announces result of vote.

B. Adjourn – to close the meeting.

C. Refer to Committee – places the motion in a committee and motion should include:

1. Number on committee

2. How appointed.

3. Powers and duties.

4. When to report back.

D. Point of Order – used to correct a parliamentary mistake

E. Division of Assembly or House – to get a counted vote

F. Amendment – to change a motion (requires simple majority vote)

G. Previous question – to stop discussion (requires 2/3 majority vote)