There were statistically significant and practical differences between the perceptions of teachers and superintendents regarding the following areas: the goals and objectives of vocational agriculture, the Future Farmers of America, supervised farm practice, and the instructional program. There was no statistically significant or practical…

The primary purpose of vocational education in agriculture at the secondary level should be to prepare people for careers in agriculture, including entrepreneurship, and/or for seeking further education in agriculture. (JOW)

A study sought to examine factors affecting teacher acceptance of an instructional unit on international agriculture. Teachers were in significant agreement that the factors affecting teacher nonuse of the new unit during the two-month period immediately following its receipt were scheduling considerations. (LRA)

The purpose of instruction in agriculture at the secondary level should be educating students about agriculture: its importance and contributions to society, the development of practical agricultural skills, and preparation of people for occupations in agriculture. (JOW)

Vocational agriculture has avoided the narrow vocationist view in program design and operation. Vocational agriculture should promote socialization because, first of all, vocational agriculture is education, a social or people program. Achievement of human resource development should take precedence over other resource development. (SSH)

A study was conducted to describe the current role of local agriculture supervisors in Ohio as perceived by vocational agriculture teachers and local and state agricultural education supervisors; and to describe the expected role of local agriculture supervisors in Ohio as perceived by the same groups. (CT)

The author affirms his position that vocational agriculture teacher educators cannot be all things to all people and should concentrate on teaching vocational agriculture for employment in agriculture-related jobs that do not require a 4-year college degree, rather than stressing general baccalaureate programs. He centers his remarks on the need…

Results of this study were that (1) the majority of 1983 vocational agriculture graduates in Florida were involved in agriculture-related occupations; (2) graduates had not accurately predicted their post-high school plans; and (3) overall, program completers had very positive attitudes about vocational agriculture. (SK)

Presents a diagrammatic model that identifies principles undergirding one philosophy of vocational agriculture. The model illustrates the process through which a philosophy is developed and how it should interrelate with all aspects of vocational agriculture programs. Conceptual principles that provide a defensible foundation for vocational…

Vocational agriculture instructors have an important role as community leaders. To perform this role, they should strive to show a sincere interest in people and their problems, demonstrate professionalism, assist in making the community a better place to live, and place high priority on community involvement. (SSH)

A study was conducted to assess the current status of microcomputer use by vocational agriculture instructors in Illinois. The study identified the number and types of microcomputers currently being used by vocational agriculture instructors, determined the techniques for managing microcomputer use, and identified the types of software currently…

Describes a study conducted (1) to determine the perceptions of vocational agriculture teachers and their administrators toward selected summer program activities, and (2) to determine if differences exist between vocational agriculture teachers and superintendents in their perceptions of the importance of selected summer program activities. (CT)

A study was conducted to determine vocational agriculture teachers' attitudes toward SOEPs (supervised occupational experience programs) and to assess the quantity of SOEPs. It was found that vocational agriculture teachers who have a more positive attitude toward SOEPs have a higher proportion of students with SOEPs in their current vocational…

A study was conducted to determine the technical agriculture knowledge level attained by Vocational Agriculture II students on a criterion-referenced test developed from Louisiana's Vocational Agriculture II basic curriculum; and determine if students' scores on the test differed according to selected variables: Future Farmers of America…