ERIC Number: EJ1122836
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-0541
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Preservice Agricultural Education Teachers' Experiences in and Anticipation of Content Knowledge Preparation
Rice, Amber H.; Kitchel, Tracy
Journal of Agricultural Education, v56 n3 p90-104 2015
This study explored the experiences of preservice agriculture teachers in content knowledge preparation for pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) development. The researchers employed a phenomenological approach in which six preservice teachers were interviewed the semester prior to student teaching. The researchers found there was general dissatisfaction with the majority of agriculture content courses among preservice teachers in terms of quality, quantity, and transferability of content. Interest in agriculture content areas, their views of expertise, and what they want their students to gain from their teaching were found to be possible influencers affecting the PCK development of preservice agriculture teachers. These findings provide support for further research to explore gaps in content knowledge and the professions' understanding of PCK development in novice agriculture teachers. Recommendations include considering ways to incorporate content knowledge in pedagogy courses or working with content faculty on developing assignments to help preservice teachers learn content in meaningful ways.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Agricultural Education, Teaching Experience, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Agriculture, Phenomenology, Student Teaching, Teacher Role, Semi Structured Interviews, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs
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: Missouri
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