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 living collections documentation (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.

Remember as you're answering these questions: This course is designed for general horticulture / arboretum staff, NOT plant records 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? (Remember to keep in mind this course is for general horticulture staff, not necessarily plant records staff.)

  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 explain what a living collection is, why it matters, and how accurate plant recordkeeping supports your garden’s mission and daily work.
By the end of this course, you will be able to describe your role in helping maintain accurate plant records and how your work connects with the garden’s plant records staff.
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the basic elements of scientific plant name terminology (such as genus, species, and cultivar) to communicate clearly about plants.
By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize what information is shown on a plant label and what it tells you about the plant.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the kinds of observations and updates horticulture staff are responsible for reporting, such as changes to plant health, condition, or location.
By the end of this course, you will be able to follow the appropriate process for living collection documentation, including who to contact, what details to provide, and when and how to share information.
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the main tools used in plant documentation, such as labels, maps, and databases, and understand their purpose in keeping records accurate.

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