Following the curriculum workshops, we have stepped into the next phase of the Arborversity Horticulture Training Program: crafting the curriculum framework! As we begin developing this curriculum, we are seeking your feedback to ensure that the content we develop accurately represents the needs of public garden professionals. Thank you!

Please refer to this list of learning objectives related to plant health monitoring and diagnosis (also repeated in the questions, below). To develop these learning objectives, we referred to information provided in the workshops regarding common tasks, challenges, and existing training at public gardens and arboreta, as well as suggestions from AI. Once finalized, we will use these learning objectives to guide the development of other curriculum content and materials, ensuring that what we create is relevant and applicable to public garden professionals.

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* 1. Rank the learning objectives in order of practical application, with those most applicable at the top. In other words, which of these learning objectives would have the greatest impact on you / your team’s ability to do your jobs well?

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* 2. When should an employee ideally achieve these learning objectives?

  Before starting the role Within the first week Within the first month Within the first three months Within the first year As they advance (beyond the first year)
By the end of this course, you will be able to observe and recognize early signs of plant stress, disease, and pest damage in garden beds, containers, and landscapes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to use practical tools and techniques—including visual inspection, hand lens observation, and simple field tests—to assess plant health.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify common abiotic and biotic factors that affect plant performance, including nutrient deficiencies, water stress, environmental conditions, pests, and diseases.
By the end of this course, you will be able to interpret plant symptoms and environmental context to differentiate between nutritional, cultural, pest, and disease issues.
By the end of this course, you will be able to apply integrated strategies for preventing or mitigating plant health problems, including cultural practices, environmental adjustments, and basic intervention techniques.
By the end of this course, you will be able to document observations and findings in a clear and organized manner to support garden management decisions and communication with colleagues or supervisors.
By the end of this course, you will be able to communicate plant health issues effectively to team members, supervisors, and volunteers, including recommended next steps or interventions.

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