The purpose of this study was to describe New Mexico secondary agricultural education teachers' perceptions of the importance and their level of competence on state special needs inclusion competencies and skills for teaching students with special needs. Additionally, this study sought to determine pre-service and in-service training needs for…

New Mexico agriculture teacher education graduates currently teaching secondary agriculture (n=25) rated their at-graduation competencies as satisfactory. Their biggest improvement since graduation was in keeping students on task. Enthusiasm for all facets of the education program remained high. Work experience had the most influence on growth of…

Presents a generalizability theory (GT) analysis of data from 531 agricultural students' evaluations of teaching. Illustrates GT estimations of reliability for student and class means and the use of GT in obtaining standard errors. (SK)

Responses from 48 of 70 secondary teacher advisors of Future Farmers of America (FFA) in New Mexico showed that 50% had been exposed to the Program of Activities (POA) as FFA members; state mandates influenced their use of POA; and all involved students in planning and implementing activities, but only 67% involved students in evaluating them. (SK)

Usable responses from 244 of 367 secondary agriculture teachers indicated that 1 or 2 adult organizations were commonly affiliated with their programs (Future Farmers of America alumni affiliates, National Young Farmer Education Association chapters, and advisory committees). Advisory committees were affiliated with 199 programs. Adult…

Responses from 234 of 400 secondary agriculture teachers in a national survey showed that agriculture teachers most likely to share resources with science departments took inservice science courses, taught science courses, and had positive attitudes toward science. The latter was the best overall predictor of resource sharing. (SK)

A survey of 400 secondary agriculture teachers (241 responses) showed that those with science credentials were more likely to teach both agriculture courses receiving science credit and nonagriculture science courses. Science credentials and credits were more likely to benefit agricultural than science programs. Ag teachers with science…

A survey of 372 secondary agriculture teachers received 274 responses showing a majority of agriculture and science departments share resources, although at low levels. Many more predicted future sharing. Equipment and supplies were most often shared, instructional services least often. (SK)

Illustrates that a variety of statistical methods are being used to analyze data from individual Likert-type items in the "Journal of Agricultural Education." Explores which methods are most appropriate and looks at the bases for determining which method to use. (Author/JOW)

Two studies were undertaken to determine the extent to which 1992-93 Future Farmers of America (FFA; n=266) and 4-H members (n=234) in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico participated in leadership development activities. Over 100 FFA members participated in 12 leadership activities, and over 100 senior 4-H members participated in 10 leadership…

From 3 states, 256 usable responses from 400 Future Farmers of America (FFA) members showed that achievement expectancy was positively related to youth leadership life skills development. Females had higher leadership skills development. Leadership skills were not related to self-esteem, years in FFA, age, ethnicity, or place of residence. (SK)

Responses from 228 of 400 4-H participants in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico revealed a 12.6% variance in scores, showing that participation in leadership activities positively affected youth leadership life skills development. Minority and female participants generally had higher scores. Skill development was also related to achievement…