ERIC Number: EJ1122767
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-0541
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Multiple Case Study of STEM in School-Based Agricultural Education
Stubbs, Eric A.; Myers, Brian E.
Journal of Agricultural Education, v56 n2 p188-203 2015
This multiple case study investigated the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in three Florida high school agriculture programs. Observations, interviews, documents, and artifacts provided qualitative data that indicated the types of STEM knowledge taught. Variables of interest included student and teacher perceptions, teacher education, demographics, STEM integration, STEM knowledge, and student achievement and engagement. Each program taught students about a variety of STEM disciplines and careers. This study has added to the body of literature indicating student achievement in STEM can be increased by agricultural education. Science and technology were reliably integrated at high levels, but engineering and mathematics concepts were less consistently integrated across cases. Five case study propositions regarding the integration of STEM and the other variables of interest were accepted. Areas for further research within AG-STEM teacher education, teaching methods, and curriculum resources were suggested.
Descriptors: Case Studies, STEM Education, Agricultural Education, Teaching Methods, Teacher Education, Engineering Education, Mathematical Concepts, High School Students, Academic Achievement, Learner Engagement, Integrated Curriculum, Qualitative Research, Observation, Interviews, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Secondary School Teachers
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: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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