Agricultural technology instruction set to launch in the Tomsk region for the first time
In September, Volodinskaya School in Krivosheinsky District is set to launch the first-ever agrotechnological class as part of the regional programs 'First Profession' and 'Professional Training for Schoolchildren', and the national project 'Youth and Children'. This innovative educational initiative will offer two directions: "Genetics and Plant Selection" and "Agroengineering" for seventh-grade students.
The new specialized class will provide a comprehensive curriculum, covering foundational courses in agricultural sciences such as plant biology, soil science, and animal husbandry, as well as specialized courses tailored to the chosen direction. For instance, students opting for "Genetics and Plant Selection" might delve into topics like plant breeding and genetic engineering, while those in "Agroengineering" could explore agricultural machinery and automation.
Practical training is a crucial component of the program, with students gaining hands-on experience using precision farming tools like GPS-guided tractors, drones for crop monitoring, and automatic irrigation systems. They will also have access to modern laboratories for soil and plant analysis, equipped with microscopes, spectrophotometers, and other essential tools.
To ensure the class's success, Volodinskaya School, Tomsk Agricultural College, SPK "Belostok", and the regional department of education have collaborated to provide the necessary resources. The equipment includes collections of seeds from various agricultural crops, as well as computing resources for data analysis and simulation.
To prepare for the upcoming school year, the new specialized class has already been staffed, and students and their parents have visited Tomsk Agricultural College to learn about modern agricultural education. Furthermore, the students will have direct, "live" participation in sowing and harvesting, with the opportunity to manage a combine harvester on a simulator.
Vladimir Mazur, the district's head, emphasized the importance of this initiative in addressing professional orientation, mastering working specialties, securing production enterprises, and developing human resources comprehensively. The launch of the agrotechnological class in Krivosheinsky District marks a significant step towards fostering a new generation of skilled agrotechnologists who will contribute to the district's agricultural sector.
For those interested in the Krivosheinsky District's agrotechnological class, it is recommended to contact local educational institutions or government offices directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The innovative agrotechnological class at Volodinskaya School is part of the 'First Profession' and 'Professional Training for Schoolchildren' regional programs, as well as the national project 'Youth and Children', and it will offer learning opportunities in science, specifically in education-and-self-development, focusing on the areas of Genetics and Plant Selection or Agroengineering.
The comprehensive curriculum for the agrotechnological class will consist of foundational courses in agricultural sciences, along with specialized learning tailored to each direction, involving topics such as plant breeding, genetic engineering, agricultural machinery, and automation.
