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Developing a Philosophic Model for Vocational Agriculture.
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Birkenholz, Robert J. – Journal of the American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture, 1986
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…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Change, Decision Making, Educational Philosophy
Analysis of the Inservice Needs of Beginning Vocational Agriculture Teachers.
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Birkenholz, Robert J.; Harbstreit, Steven R. – Journal of the American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture, 1987
Describes a survey of 52 Missouri vocational agriculture teachers regarding inservice needs of beginning teachers. The five topics of high priority are (1) microcomputers in the classroom, (2) agribusiness management, (3) electricity, (4) training contest teams, and (5) assisting with recordkeeping. (CH)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Beginning Teachers, Educational Needs, Inservice Teacher Education
Five-Year Follow-Up of Bachelor Degree Graduates in Agricultural Education.
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Birkenholz, Robert J. – Journal of the American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture, 1986
This study assessed the occupational status and preparatory experience of recent agricultural education graduates and compared type of experience to postgraduate income. Recent graduates who were teachers reported higher income levels, teachers were more often employed full time, and other students who held Future Farmers of America offices and…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Employment Level
Teacher Perceptions of Factors Associated with Expanding Vocational Agriculture Programs.
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Birkenholz, Robert J. – Journal of the American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture, 1987
A survey of 201 Missouri vocational agriculture teachers assessed their perceptions on selected local curricular adjustments. Results indicated that teachers supported incorporation of agribusiness instruction. Local program expansion in other areas may be worthy of investigation. (CH)
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change