CLASSROOM-BASED INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

Agricultural Education is central to national development but faces significant challenges such as traditional teaching methods, practical training and insufficient integration of modern teaching methodologies. This article/paper sought to highlight the effectiveness of classroom-based innovative teaching strategies in enhancing students’ engagement and critical thinking in agricultural education. Such classroom-based innovative teaching strategies include problem- based learning, flipped classrooms, integration of digital tools like e-learning platforms, blended learning and collaborative learning etc. The advantages of classroom-based innovative teaching strategies include enhanced students engagement and participation, improved critical thinking and problem-solving skills while the challenges in adopting the approach include limited access to technology, inadequate infrastructure and outdated curricula. It is recommended that utilization of digital tools, incorporation of precision Agricultural techniques enhancement of infrastructure and resources allocation as well as adoption of students-central method should be employed.