{"id":2273,"date":"2018-05-27T04:55:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-27T04:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2019-03-08T01:07:44","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T01:07:44","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>What are AFA&#8217;s Educational Tools?<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>AFA publishes an educational journal called the Watchbird, long recognized as the premier journal of its type;<\/li>\n<li>AFA conducts an Annual Convention including a 3- to 4-day-long series of lectures by world authorities and experts on the husbandry, health and conservation status of exotic birds in captivity and in the wild;<\/li>\n<li>AFA, from time-to-time, publishes special publications addressing timely issues e.g. &#8220;A Portfolio of Endangered Species&#8221;, &#8220;Birds in the Classroom&#8221;, and other publications;<\/li>\n<li>AFA has developed an online, self-paced program to educate aviculturists.\u00a0 Click the logo below to learn more about the Fundamentals of Aviculture!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Fundamentals of Aviculture<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"style14\"><strong>Fundamentals of Aviculture Level I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style14\">This online course provides a foundation for the emerging science of aviculture. It is presented in nine chapters ranging from anatomy and physiology to avian behavior; from laws and regulations affecting aviculture to how to provide proper housing and prevent illness of birds in our care; and much, much more.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"style12\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"style13\" src=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/images\/new3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"29\" height=\"15\" \/><span class=\"style13\">Fundamentals of Aviculture Level II<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"style13\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Intermediate Aviculture Course is offered in 15 chapters covering conservation and research, courtship and nesting, basic avian genetics, color mutations, hybrids, breeding stimuli, incubation, hand-rearing, non-parrot studies, basic microbiology, illnesses, first-aid, avian enrichment and more. Admission to this Level II course requires that all students complete Level I prior to enrollment. The introductory admission fee for the Level II course will be $75 for current AFA members. Non-members can also purchase a one year membership during admission. See the drop down options on the Payment page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style38\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fundamentalsofaviculture.com\/\">Click here to enter the AFA Campus and get started now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style39\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/images\/img4.gif\" alt=\"FOA Screenshot\" width=\"153\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"style39\"><b><span class=\"style3\">Development was made possible by a grant from Pet Care Trust<br \/>\nand by funding and other support from the Schubot Exotic Bird Health<span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nCenter, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&amp;M University.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h1>Avian Biology Classroom<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"plain\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1602 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ABC-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ABC-Logo.jpg 219w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ABC-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ABC-Logo-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><br \/>\nAFA\u2019s Avian Biology Classroom (ABC) is available to anyone eager to learn and share the science of aviculture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"plain\">Bird clubs, teachers and others who are dedicated to the education of others can download this program and begin learning about the biology of the feathered species with which we share our lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"plain\">Presentation download available as PPT and PDF.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Adobe Acrobat Reader\u00a0<\/u><\/a>is required to open and view any PDF files.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1605\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module1-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Module 1: Scientific Method<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Scientific_Method.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Kakapo (.ppt)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Scientific_Method.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Kakapo (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Scientific_Method_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scientific Method Notes (.pdf)\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Activity-Owls.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avian Science in Action: Owls (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1609\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module2.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module2-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Module 2: Characteristics of Life<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Characteristics_of_Life.pptx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Characteristics of Life (.ppt)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Characteristics_of_Life.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Characteristics of Life (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Characteristics_of_Life_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Characteristics of Life Notes (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Activity_BTM2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #18c786;\">Avian Science in Action:\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/u><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><span style=\"color: #18c786;\">Blue-throated Macaws (.pdf)<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u1_Activity_Lears.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avian Science in Action:\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/u><u><span style=\"color: #18c786;\">Lear&#8217;s Macaws (.pdf)<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1610\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module3.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module3-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Module 3: Populations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"plain\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_Populations.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Populations (.ppt)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"plain\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_Populations_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Populations Notes (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"plain\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_Activity_GF.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avian Science in Action:\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/u><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><span style=\"color: #18c786;\">Gouldian Finch (.pdf)<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"plain\"><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_Activity_PRP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Populations Activity:\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/u><u><span style=\"color: #18c786;\">Puerto Rican Parrot (.pdf)<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1611\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module4.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module4-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Module 4: Mendelian Genetics<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u5%20Mendelian%20genetics.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mendelian Genetics (.ppt)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u5_Mendelian_Genetics_Notes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mendelian Genetics Notes (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><\/span><\/u><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u5_Activity.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity (.pdf)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u5_Activity_Reference_Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity Reference Sheet (.pdf)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u5_Activity_Data.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity Data (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<li><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><\/span><\/u><u><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u5_Activity_Data_Key.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity Data Key (.pdf)<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1612\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module5.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Module5-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2405\" src=\"http:\/\/afabirds.org\/2018_WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/new-gif-image-14.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"70\" \/>Module 5: Ecological Terminology<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/downloads\/abc\/module-5\/powerpoint.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u><span>Ecological Terminology<\/span><\/u><\/a><span><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_ecological_terminology.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>(.ppt)<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/downloads\/abc\/module-5\/powerpoint.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u><span>Ecological Terminology<\/span><\/u><\/a><span><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_ecological_terminology.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>(.pdf)<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/downloads\/abc\/module-5\/activity-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity\u00a0 (.pdf)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/downloads\/abc\/module-5\/activity-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity Data (.pdf)<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.afabirds.org\/abc_u2_ecological_terminology.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u><span style=\"color: #18c786;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The gateway to Aviculture for all 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