ERIC Number: EJ1122281
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-0541
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The Effect of Human Capital on Principals' Decisions to Interview Candidates in Agricultural Education: Implications for Pre-Service Teachers
Robinson, J. Shane; Baker, Marshall A.
Journal of Agricultural Education, v54 n1 p139-152 2013
The purpose of this experimental study was to determine which factors of human capital were valued most by principals regarding their decisions to interview candidates, based on teacher resumes. The findings of this study point to the fact that principals desire teachers who are academically rigorous. That is, they desire teachers who have strong grade point averages, have been recognized in honor societies for their academics, and have taken elevated, rigorous coursework above and beyond what a typical agricultural education major would be required to take. The sex and certification route of teacher candidates had no bearing on principals' decision to offer an interview to the candidates. The fact that principals placed little value on certification type is concerning. It is recommended that this study be replicated in other states across the country to determine the prototypical agriculture teacher. It is assumed that the needs will vary from state to state. However, additional research is needed in this area.
Descriptors: Human Capital, Preservice Teachers, Principals, Agricultural Education, Interviews, Administrator Attitudes, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Effectiveness, Multivariate Analysis, Statistical Analysis
American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Oklahoma
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