Dr. Clay Robinson, Ph.D., CPSSc, PG
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 Professor,
Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science
Division of Agriculture
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX USA
Palo Duro Canyon Vista
Education & Experience Teaching & Advising
Coaching & Philosophy		 Research Professional Organizations
Activities, & Personal		 Dr. Dirt: K-12 Activities
Dr. Dirt: Homeowner Q&A
Courses taught: Advising activities:
    Soils     Advise graduate students
    Soil and Water Conservation     Advise Farm and Ranch Club
    Soil fertility     Advise undergraduate students
    Soil Morphology and Classification
    Grain and Forage Crops
    Horticulture Coaching activities:
    Agricultural Statistics (AGRI 3318)
     Soils Team
    Agricultural Statistical Analysis I (AGRI 6316)   


  

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Teaching Philosophy:Teaching is among the most critical professions in society. The rapidly growing knowledge base poses many challenges.  How can I prepare students for a career that will last into the mid-21st century?  Teaching is a passion and lifestyle for me, as much as breathing, worshiping God, or sharing Jesus Christ.
Teaching objectives
  • Emphasize basic principles
  • Encourage life-long learning
  • Expose students to useful career resources
Teaching goals
  • Develop communication skills
  • Develop critical thinking
  • Develop ability to synthesize principles with new information
  • Encourage computer literacy
  • Broaden horizons
Teaching tools
  • Production projects
  • Field trips
  • Decision cases
  • Group projects
  • Contract grading system
  • Exam reviews
This last one does not fit the scheme above, but is important.
    Be an academic mentor
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Last updated: 09-04-2007