Teaching with inquiry-based learning (IBL) can be used to increase high school students’ science proficiency levels. Teachers must also equipped and prepared teach concepts. Therefore, this study aimed evaluate how prolonged professional development (PD) about IBL impacts agriscience teachers’ intent use animal concepts in the classroom. The current evaluation identified theory of planned behavior elements which provided a better understanding attitudes, perceived behavioral control,...

Strong stakeholder relations are particularly important for FFA, and research has demonstrated the utility of social media enhancing these National FFA state programs. However, not much information is available how local chapters utilize to communicate with stakeholders. Therefore, this study sought explore agricultural educators’ experiences media. An online survey was distributed a census educators through Nebraska AGED listserv (N = 269), there were 73 (n 73) complete useable responses....

What people eat is a major contributor to health outcomes, including development of metabolic, cardiovascular, and other chronic diseases. Dietary quality varies widely influenced by factors sex, race, geographic location, socioeconomic status, self-perception community standing, occupation. These potentially interact, making an understanding dietary difficult fully disaggregate therefore challenging modify from population perspective. This study sought analyze the interaction between...

Research has shown the benefits of undergraduate research; however, few studies have examined mentors researchers. The purpose this study was to investigate practices who successfully mentored Hispanic Findings from suggested that should focus on interacting with students, listen and understand students’ interests, be organized, require students responsible, monitor work. Recommendations for practice research been provided.

Flipping or inverting a course is relatively new approach to structuring course. Using this method, the lectures traditionally delivered during regularly scheduled class time are converted media for delivery online, often in form of videos. Learners expected view online prior class. Then turn, in-class used variety application-type activities. This study documents participants’ perceptions flipping an agricultural education teaching methods Based on data from focus group, we concluded that...

To meet the needs of 21st century student, college instructors have been challenged to transform their classrooms from passive active, “minds-on” learning environments. This qualitative study examined an active approach known as a flipped classroom and sought explore student perceptions flipping teaching methods course required in agricultural teacher education program. Students offered mixed about this class. The emergent themes included: (a) positive aspects online lecture, (b)...

Globalization continuously shapes our world and influences post-secondary education. This study explored the cultural adaptation process of participants during a short-term abroad program. Participants experienced stages which included initial feelings, uncertainty, barriers, negativity, academic career growth, feelings throughout program, growth. The findings from this should be used to design implement programs that infuse learning with focus on experiential practices.

The 21st century graduate must be able to interact with people from all over the world and also knowledgeable about (Longview Foundation, 2008). In order produce graduates that are globally competent, National Council for Accreditation of Teachers (NCATE, 1982) has mandated multi–cultural education incorporated as part teacher–preparation curricula. purpose this study was identify competencies experiences needed by agricultural pre–service teachers in teach globalized A modified Delphi...

As society becomes more information saturated, Extension must evaluate its educational programming and delivery methods used to facilitate adult learning. professionals have a comprehensive understanding of how adults learn. Accordingly, we conducted needs assessment as basis for providing professional development trainings focused on teaching adults. Our objective was identify professionals' related designing facilitating based andragogy. We developed survey instrument that addressed...

The globalization of the agriculture industry has created an emerging need for agricultural education in United States to take a more globalized approach prepare students future careers agriculture. purpose this study was identify international concepts secondary curriculum. A Delphi used obtain general consensus by panel experts, and 24 overarching were identified incorporate into internationalized curriculum within Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources Career Cluster. placed five categories...

A team of nine researchers from the United States spent 10 days exploring formal agricultural education system in Trinidad and Tobago primary through postgraduate education. Data were collected interviews observations students, teachers/instructors, producers. The concluded that (a) people involved agriculture (teachers, producers) are passionate about agriculture, but believe general public demeans workers work; (b) has capacity to develop a well-trained workforce comprehensive spans...

The use of competencies within extension can be an effective way training and developing practitioners (Stone, 1997). In preparation for careers in tomorrow’s agricultural sector, the National Research Council (2009) recognized need to expose college students international perspectives. purpose this study was determine experiences that entry level development order successfully work setting. A modified Delphi method used achieve purpose. panel experts from non–government organizations,...

Using inquiry-based learning instructional strategies as a way to integrate science into secondary classrooms is common approach in education. This study documents agricultural teachers’ perceptions of integration using an method when teaching animal after participating on professional development program. A focus group (n = 10) was used collect data which were analyzed the constant comparative method. The following six themes emerged: (a) perceived value learning, (b) alignment state and...

Today’s agricultural industry is charged with feeding a growing population, which means producing larger quantities of food and marketing the worldwide. Future employers seek graduates that have global perspectives. To mitigate students’ lack international knowledge, many higher education institutions are providing students an opportunity to participate in study abroad programs. The purpose this was explore how experience South Africa impacted participants’ perceptions African culture,...

There is documented need for improvement of science comprehension amongst high school students in the United States, and inquiry-based learning (IBL) a recommended teaching strategy to improve comprehension. Several researchers have focused on examination outcomes students, but few researched concerns teachers who may wish adopt IBL methodology. This study used stages concern questionnaire profile ten Midwest agriscience teachers’ regarding implementation IBL, before after participation...

The agriculture industry is part of an interconnected world that continually navigating complex trade regulations and cultural barriers. Graduates School-Based Agricultural Education programs need to be prepared positively communicate with people from all over the have understanding international agricultural practices. purpose this study was explore perceptions Tennessee Educators towards globalizing secondary curriculum. Twenty-six were interviewed for study. interviewees represented...

Employee potential and development are critical, training has been identified as a way to create high-performing work cultures high-potential employees. The purpose of this study was understand how Extension employees perceive their self-leadership impacting transfer after they participate in professional development. aims answer the following research question, “How do professionals describe experiences influenced by perceptions self-leadership? methodological approach used for case study....

The industrial hemp market is expected to grow in upcoming years due increased use food, paper, and personal care products, opening new opportunities for farmers across the United States. An increase products provides an opportunity better understand consumer preferences educate consumers on hemp. purpose of this research was what influences consumers’ purchases products. This study guided by spiral silence theory, which proposed that people will conform their attitudes behaviors match...