The effects of three types of laboratory instruction on transfer of learning from a single-cylinder agricultural engine to a multicylinder agricultural engine in the area of carburetion were studied. There were no significant differences among treatment groups on mean quality scores. Instruction method did affect task completion time. (JH)

Reports a study conducted to rank the perceived concerns of the agricultural education profession as identified by supervisors, teachers, and teacher educators. Five areas of greatest concern are presented in descending order: curriculum development, funding, teacher education, teacher shortage, and evaluation. Statistical tables are included. (BM)

A research project, conducted in 40 Missouri schools, sought to determine the association of superintendent perceptions concerning various segments of the agricultural program based on: (a) the total amount of time available, and (b) the need to include the activity in the total agricultural program. (Author)

This study attempted to ascertain if a difference existed between the affective competencies exhibited by production agriculture and agribusiness workers when grouped according to age. (SSH)

The purposes of this survey were to verify the professional education competencies needed by teachers of vocational agriculture in Missouri as perceived by secondary school administrators in schools having programs of vocational agriculture and to compare those perceptions with those of agricultural educators. (JOW)

Describes a study conducted to ascertain the effect of using microcomputer-assisted instruction as compared to a lecture-discussion technique in teaching principles and methods of cost recovery and investment credit on agricultural assets to graduate students in agricultural education. The lecture method proved more effective, perhaps because the…

Describes a study designed to describe and compare the degree of goal attainment expressed by advisors, officers, and members of Missouri FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapters and to describe and compare officer and member ratings of the quality of activities generally conducted in FFA chapters. (CT)

Nineteen student teachers were observed using the Questioning Strategies Observation System and an instrument to measure proficiency in using the problem-solving approach. Student teachers using the approach asked more high-level questions, more low-level questions, and fewer procedural questions, thus emphasizing more cognitively challenging…

A study was conducted to provide data about noise levels as a potential health hazard for students and instructors involved in vocational agriculture shop operations in Missouri. The grinder and radial arm saw were determined to be potential noise problems if operated continuously for 15 minutes or longer. (LRA)

The technical needs of adults in agriculture have important implications for the planning and delivery of relevant instructional programs. There are also related implications for planning the preservice and inservice preparation programs for teachers of vocational agriculture who will be working with adults. (SSH)

Significant differences exist between agribusiness workers and agricultural production workers in Missouri in the affective work skills they demonstrate. Significant differences also appear between agricultural supervisors and workers. (SK)

A study of the effects of temperature and protective clothing upon task completion time, work quality, and student attitude toward learning revealed that students can be exposed to temperatures as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit for up to forty minutes without adversely affecting their work quality. (LRA)