Describes the U procedure, a seven-step model that facilitates management problem solving. Explains how this model was taught to farmers, with small groups assigned to solve class members' actual farm management problems. (CH)

Discusses bridging the gap between agricultural and science education; involving the science department in animal science classes; working with industry to improve educational programs; integrating science and agriculture; improving scientific literacy through an agriscience curriculum; and industry's role in developing science-based agriculture.…

Adult agricultural education has been a major component of vocational agricultural programs from the first introduction of agriculture instruction in the public schools. (SSH)

Many talented students enroll in vocational agriculture, but, because they may have been labeled "slow" or "difficult" by academic teachers, the extent of their talent often goes unrecognized. The nature of talent is discussed, and means of providing for talented students are suggested. (AJ)

The theme focuses on the importance of teaching in vocational agriculture. Includes 10 articles on effective teaching, essential elements of the problem solving approach in teaching vocational agriculture, establishing a classroom climate for success, the economics of agriculture, dealing with student behavior problems, the importance of…

Reports a study of the effectiveness of three methods of teaching two units of agricultural subject matter using life and video taped presentations. (SB)

A group of secondary agriculture students participated in a study to analyze their preferred learning styles. Results indicate that most of the students preferred active, practical, observation-centered learning. Results also indicate that grade level and gender influence learning style. (CH)

Vocational agriculture teachers of the future will need to be managers of technology by teaching about the technology used in agriculture and by using technology as a teaching tool. Physical, biotechnological, and information technologies must be coupled with appropriate teaching strategies. (CT)

This issue focuses upon planning, organization, and time management. Articles discuss program goals, saving failing programs, vocational agriculture program planning under the Perkins Act, program innovation, reviewing the focus of agribusiness education, the changing focus of vocational agriculture at one high school, time management for summer…

Scanlon and Baggett suggest a basic rationale for serving handicapped students. Downey reviews programs offered to disadvantaged and handicapped at Valley Vocational Technical Center, Fishersville, Virginia. Other articles focus on greenhouse crop production, support services in Pennsylvania, accommodation of the physically handicapped student,…

Agricultural career exploration is discussed in terms of teaching methods, program development, educational objectives, vocational agriculture, and career opportunities. (LH)