Download or read book Communication and Its Effects on Perceptions of Agriculture in Agricultural Education Courses Versus Non Agricultural Education Courses written by Jennifer Lynn Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effects of an Introductory Agricultural Education Course on Agricultural Literacy and Perceptions of Agriculture in Urban Students written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study has been to determine the effects of an introductory agricultural education course on high school urban students agricultural literacy and their perceptions of the food and fiber industry. North Carolina schools offer an introductory course called Agriscience Applications and is meant to be the first in a series of agricultural education courses. This course is expected to positively impact the agricultural literacy and perceptions of agriculture upon its students. Data were collected from six schools in urban counties throughout North Carolina with 152 respondents. Five questions were specified for this study as follows: 1) Does an introductory agricultural education course increase students agricultural literacy in an urban agricultural education program; 2) does an introductory agricultural education course increase student knowledge of agricultural careers and opportunities for employment; 3) does an introductory agricultural education class increase student knowledge of agriculture's relationship with public policy; 4) does an introductory agricultural education class change a student's understanding of agriculture's relationship with the environment and natural resources; 5) what influence does an introductory agricultural education class have upon students' perceptions of the food and fiber industry? Upon completion of the Agriscience Applications course, students did increase their agricultural literacy. The students showed greatest improvement in agriculture literacy regarding public policy and the least improvement in career related knowledge. The perception scores of students regarding agriculture were not statistically significant.
Download or read book Knowledge Perceptions and Outcomes of Agricultural Communications Curriculum in Arkansas Secondary Agricultural Classrooms written by Carley Payne Calico and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this mixed method study was to assess the effectiveness of agricultural communications curriculum developed and incorporated into a semester-long agricultural leadership and communications course for secondary agricultural education programs in Arkansas. This study was comprised of three parts including a pilot test, teacher training assessment, and a descriptive field test over a two-year period. For the pilot test portion of the study, students (N = 297) participated in newly developed instructional modules (careers, writing, design, and multimedia) predetermined by a committee of agricultural education and communications faculty at the University of Arkansas. The pilot test indicated students' knowledge increased after instruction, for each curriculum module. Lack of time, limited technology, teacher training, and curriculum content were the most common emergent themes among teachers. Following the pilot test the curriculum was revised into 11 smaller units and made available on-line for the descriptive field test portion of the study. Additionally a series of agricultural communications teacher trainings were offered covering three units of revised curriculum. The teacher training aimed to gauge teachers' perceptions of the curriculum and the training experience. Participating teachers (N = 23) were most interested in photography and photo editing / manipulation. Furthermore, Participants were satisfied with all aspects of the inservice including content, overview of curriculum, curriculum units covered during inservice, and the instructor. The descriptive field test portion of the study evaluated student knowledge gained throughout the descriptive field test in 11 different unit areas, student knowledge application through project-based unit activities, and teachers' perceptions of the revised curriculum. For the students who participated in this portion of the study (N = 182) it was evident from the pre- and post-test assessments, knowledge of agricultural communications increased. Moreover, agricultural communications skills were displayed in skill-based activities returned to the researcher. As for the teachers who participated in the descriptive field test (N = 27), it was noted they found value in the curriculum content but expressed the need for support from state staff and their school administrations to accept the agricultural communications curriculum as an integral part of high school agricultural education.
Download or read book Effects of an Introductory Agricultural Education Course on Agricultural Literacy and Perceptions of Agriculture in Urban Students written by Jodi Songer Riedel and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keywords: agricultural careers, perceptions, agricultural literacy, agricultural education, high school students, urban, environment and natural resources, public policy.
Download or read book Students Perceptions of Agriculture and Reasons why Or why Not Students Enroll in Agricultural Education Courses written by Shane L. Stockham and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Perceptions of Agricultural Education Teacher Preparation Programs Toward Distance Education written by Susanne J. Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to identify if differences existed in perceived barrier factors and perceived attitude factors toward distance education between faculty and administrators in the decision stage and those in the implementation stage of distance education technology adoption. Information was gathered from teaching faculty and program leaders involved in agricultural education teacher preparation programs across the United States during the 1999-2000 academic year. The barrier statements were reduced to nine barrier factors and the attitude statements were reduced to five attitude factors through Principal Components Analysis. Respondents were grouped into the decision stage or the implementation stage of distance education technology adoption according to Rogers' (1995) innovation-decision process. Statistically significant differences existed for various technology types between the groups for both barrier factor scores and attitude factor scores. The following conclusions were formulated from this study: (a) a majority of the participants were in the decision stage of the innovation-decision process for distance education technology adoption; (b) on-line delivery of courses was the distance education technology most respondents were currently using or planning to use; (c) distance education was not a major factor helping to meet program level goals; (d) training opportunities were available for faculty who teach using distance education; (e) the majority of the population indicated they were not adequately supported by the department to teach using distance education technologies; (f) participants were planning to have resources available for students taking courses via distance education technologies, yet were noticeably indecisive for some resources; (g) cost barriers, course quality, student contact, and equipment concerns were considered barriers for a majority of the respondents; (h) each type of distance education technology had barrier factors that showed significant differences between participants in the decision stage and those in the implementation stage; (i) overall the respondents' attitudes were favorable to distance education, but significant differences in attitude factor scores were evident between deciders and implementers when viewed by type of distance education technology; (j) all but one of the barrier factor scores were considered reliable, and (k) all of the attitude factor scores were considered reliable.
Download or read book Opinion Leadership and Communication Linkages Among Agricultural Educators written by Lloyd H. Blanton and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Agricultural Communications written by Kristina Boone and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2000 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Professional perspectives of prominent agricultural journalists and Nexus Points throughout the book encourage additional discussion and debate among students, academicians and practioners."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Emerging Research in Agricultural Teacher Education written by Barrick, R. Kirby and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Struggling to navigate the complex landscape of agricultural teacher education, scholars face a daunting challenge: the need for a comprehensive research synthesis tailored to their specific needs. While valuable, existing resources often need to provide the focused guidance required to address this discipline's myriad issues. This gap leaves scholars needing a clear roadmap for advancing agricultural teacher education, hindering progress and innovation in the field. Emerging Research in Agricultural Teacher Education revolutionizes the field of education through agricultural research. Offering a comprehensive synthesis of current research and proposing crucial areas for future investigation, this book serves as the definitive solution to the challenges plaguing scholars in the field. Consolidating decades of research and expertise into a single accessible volume, it provides scholars with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of agricultural teacher education with confidence and clarity.
Download or read book Strengthening Agricultural Communication Curriculum written by Marissa Anne Berry Mullett and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic agricultural communication programs across the United States prepare graduates to serve the information needs of both consumers and agricultural producers. As agriculture continues to grow in scope and complexity, communicators must be prepared to keep pace with the growing information demands of audiences around the globe. This study serves as a "pulse check" for university agricultural communication programs to identify their perceived strengths and weaknesses in preparing graduates to enter the professional agricultural communication industry. The researcher randomly selected 20 industry professionals to participate in open- ended telephone interviews that addressed various aspects of university agricultural communication programs. Participants were identified from the 2006 AgriMarketing Annual Marketing Services Guide and represented U.S. marketing communication agencies, U.S. print agencies, and U.S. farm broadcasters. Interviewees answered a series of questions in three categories: the agricultural communication industry at large, hiring and the future, and education and professional development. The conversations were recorded and transcribed. Closed-ended responses were reported using frequencies, means, and standard deviations, where appropriate. Open-ended responses were coded according to common themes when possible. Results of the study revealed that agricultural communication professionals want to be involved in agricultural communication curriculum development. Respondents advised individuals at colleges and universities who are making decisions about curriculum to stay connected to the industry and to seek industry input. Some respondents suggested that faculty complete "internships" within industry to ensure they are in touch with the current market. According to the majority of respondents, recent agricultural communication graduates are adequately prepared to enter the industry, especially in their mastery of technology skills. The respondents placed much value on journalism, marketing, and public relations course work and skills when hiring new employees. In order to stay competitive and current with agricultural communication efforts, academic programs need to educate their students on technology trends -- including how to use electronic communication effectively and efficiently. Academic programs also need to impart knowledge of business and professional ethics. As the agricultural communication industry continues to shrink and become more competitive, several respondents voiced concern that some may be sacrificing ethics to stay in business. The recommendations offered in this study provide a starting point for colleges and universities to consider when evaluating and developing undergraduate curriculum. In addition to conducting future research with other stakeholders, faculty and curriculum specialists must also consider the unique mission of their home institutions, as well as the larger goal of providing students with a well-rounded and balance education.
Download or read book Understanding Agriculture written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1988-02-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book responds to the widespread recognition among experts that our educational system needs to change in order to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the future vitality of U.S. agriculture. Understanding Agriculture focuses on agricultural literacy (education about agriculture) and vocational agricultural education (education in agriculture). The section on agricultural literacy addresses the teaching of science through agriculture, teacher education and training, model educational programs, community support, and agricultural career exploration programs. Vocational agricultural education is examined in terms of program enrollment, availability and content, supervised occupational experiences, the Future Farmers of America program, and teacher education and supply.
Download or read book Master s Theses Directories written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Education, arts and social sciences, natural and technical sciences in the United States and Canada".
Download or read book Agricultural Education in the Public Schools written by Benjamin Marshall Davis and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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