27th National Agricultural Education Research Conference
Table of Contents
| Title page |
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| Conference locations and chairs |
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| Peer review process |
iii |
| Paper reviewers |
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| Acknowledgments |
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Paper Presentations
Concurrent Session A
| Theme: | Educational Technology |
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| Chair: | Mark A. Balschweid, Purdue University |
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| Discussant: | R. Kirby Barrick, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
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| Facilitator: | W. Wade Miller, Iowa State University |
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| Computer Experiences, Self-Efficacy and Knowledge of Students
Enrolled in Selected Upper-Division University Agriculture Courses Donald M. Johnson, University of Arkansas James A. Ferguson, University of Arkansas Melissa L. Lester, University of Arkansas |
1 |
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| Computer Tasks Required in Selected Undergraduate Agriculture
Courses Donald M. Johnson, University of Arkansas James A. Ferguson, University of Arkansas Nancy G. Vokins, University of Arkansas Melissa L. Lester, University of Arkansas |
15 |
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| College of Agriculture Faculty Perceptions of Electronic Technologies
in Teaching Kim E. Dooley, Texas A&M University Tim H. Murphy, Texas A&M University |
30 |
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| Cognitive and Affective Outcomes of Animation on Asynchronous
Learning of Agricultural Science Concepts Kim E. Dooley, Texas A&M University Carol L. Stuessy, Texas A&M University Jane Magill, Texas A&M University Prabha Vasudevan, Texas A&M University |
42 |
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Concurrent Session B
| Theme: | Leadership & Volunteerism |
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| Chair: | Douglas Pals, University of Idaho |
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| Discussant: | Susan M. Fritz, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| Facilitator: | Nancy Grudens-Schuck, Iowa State University |
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| Steering Through Turbulent Waters While Developing a Community
of Practice: Struggles in an Undergraduate Leadership Course Based on Service Learning
Amanda E. Corn, Iowa State University Cary J. Trexler, Iowa State University |
55 |
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| Personality Types and Final Grades in Group Organization and
Leadership Development Gary J. Wingenbach, Mississippi State University |
69 |
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| Leadership Styles of Florida’s County Extension Directors: Perceptions
of Self and Others Rick D. Rudd, University of Florida |
81 |
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| Involvement of Volunteers in Agricultural Education Programs
in New Mexico Carlos Rosencrans, New Mexico State University Brenda S. Seevers, New Mexico State University |
94 |
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Concurrent Session C
| Theme: | Safety, Health, and the Environment |
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| Chair: | James L. Flowers, North Carolina State University |
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| Discussant: | Kirk A. Swortzel, Auburn University |
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| Facilitator: | K. Dale Layfield, Clemson University |
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| Safety and Health Attitudes and Beliefs of Entry-Year Agriculture
Teachers in Texas Douglas R. Ullrich, Sam Houston State University Daniel J. Hubert, University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Tim H. Murphy, Texas A&M University |
107 |
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| Safety and Health Education Analysis of Texas’ First Year Agriculture
Teachers Daniel J. Hubert, University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Douglas R. Ullrich, Sam Houston State University Tim H. Murphy, Texas A&M University |
118 |
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| An Examination of Pollution Prevention in Montana Secondary Agricultural
Education Laboratories Thomas M. Bass, Montana State University Martin J. Frick, Montana State University |
129 |
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| A Formative Evaluation of Valle Grande Rural Institute in Cañete, Peru Victor Cabrera, Valle Grande Rural Institute Matt Baker, Texas Tech University Peter E. Hildebrand, University of Florida |
144 |
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Concurrent Session D
| Theme: | Extension |
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| Chair: | Kathleen D. Kelsey, Oklahoma State University |
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| Discussant: | Robert A. Martin, Iowa State University |
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| Facilitator: | Donna L. Graham, University of Arkansas |
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| Professional Development Needs of State Extension Specialist
Rama B. Radhakrishna, Clemson University |
156 |
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| The Influence of Selected Personological and Organizational Characteristics
Upon Professional Development Needs of State Extension Specialists in Florida
Olanda Bata, University of Florida Matt Baker, Texas Tech University Steve Jacob, University of Florida |
168 |
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| Balancing Work and Family: Professional Development Needs of
Extension Faculty Nick T. Place, University of Florida Steven G. Jacob, University of Florida William R. Summerhill, University of Florida Larry R. Arrington, University of Florida |
180 |
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| The Impact of Overseas Assignments on Individual, Organizational
and Community Attitudes, Behaviors and Support for International Extension Involvement
Nick T. Place, University of Florida Mary P. Andrews, Michigan State University Nancy E. Crago, The Pennsylvania State University |
193 |
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Concurrent Session E
Concurrent Session F
| Theme: | Research Capacity and Research Tools |
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| Chair: | Susan S. Camp, SUNY Oswego |
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| Discussant: | Glen C. Shinn, Texas A&M University |
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| Facilitator: | Bob Stewart, University of Missouri |
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| Assessing Research Capacity in Agricultural Education: A Case
Study of NCA-24 Institutions Robert J. Birkenholz, University of Missouri Bradley C. Greiman, University of Missouri |
265 |
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| Assessing Research Capacity in Agricultural Education: A Summary
of Twelve Land Grant Program Administrators Bradley C. Greiman, University of Missouri Robert J. Birkenholz, University of Missouri |
279 |
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| Expanding the Agricultural Education Research Toolbox: A Case
for an Interpretive Perspective Mikel Woods, Iowa State University Cary J. Trexler, Iowa State University |
293 |
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| A Research-Based Process to Improve Science Skills of Teacher
Education in Agriculture Program Graduates Carol A. Conroy, Cornell University Deborah J. Trumbull, Cornell University |
308 |
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Concurrent Session G
| Theme: | Adult Education |
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| Chair: | Brenda Seevers, New Mexico State University |
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| Discussant: | Steven R. Harbstreit, Kansas State University |
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| Facilitator: | Jerry L. Peters, Purdue University |
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| Educational Needs of Beginning Farmers in Iowa As Perceived by
Providers of Agricultural Education Dan R. Nelson, Utah State University Larry D. Trede, Iowa State University |
322 |
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| Assessing the Learning Styles of Iowa Farmers Larry D. Trede, Iowa State University Kevin S. Miller, Iowa State University |
338 |
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| A Qualitative Study of the Influence of Farm Leaders’ Ideas on
a Sustainable Agriculture Education Program Nancy Grudens-Schuck, Iowa State University |
351 |
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| Evaluation of a Workshop for Agricultural Entrepreneurs
Meghan E. Mueseler, Oklahoma State University Robert Terry, Jr., Oklahoma State University Rodney Holcomb, Oklahoma State University |
367 |
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Concurrent Session H
| Theme: | Youth Organizations |
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| Chair: | Julie F. Harlin, Texas A&M University |
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| Discussant: | Tim H. Murphy, Texas A&M University |
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| Facilitator: | Amanda E. Corn, Iowa State University |
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| Predictors of FFA Program Quality Zane J. Vaughn, North Carolina State University Gary E. Moore, North Carolina State University |
379 |
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| The Image Factor: Perceptions of the FFA Organization by Members
and Non-Members D. Barry Croom, North Carolina State University James L. Flowers, North Carolina State University |
391 |
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| Building Confidence and Personal Pride: Perceptions of Selected
FFA Members Towards Involvement in the National FFA Organization Mark A. Balschweid, Purdue University B. Allen Talbert, Purdue University |
405 |
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| Exploring the Past of the New Farmers of America (NFA): The Merger
with the FFA Dexter B. Wakefield, Purdue University B. Allen Talbert, Purdue University |
420 |
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Concurrent Session I
| Theme: | Distance Education |
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| Chair: | Randall H. Williams, Texas A&M University - Kingsville |
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| Discussant: | Michael K. Swan, Washington State University |
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| Facilitator: | Dexter B. Wakefield, Purdue University |
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| Overcoming Barriers to Learning in Distance Education: The Effects
of Personality Type and Course Perceptions on Student Performance Tracy Irani, University of Florida Christi Scherler, University of Florida Michael Harrington, University of Florida Ricky Telg, University of Florida |
434 |
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| An Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Course Delivered at a Distance:
Prescriptive Principles to Challenge our Profession Kim E. Dooley, Texas A&M University Bhimanagouda S. Patil, Texas A&M University-Kingsville R. Daniel Lineberger, Texas A&M University |
449 |
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| Perceived Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats That
Impact the Diffusion of Distance Education Technologies for Colleges of Agriculture
in Land Grant Institutions Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Texas A&M University Kim E. Dooley, Texas A&M University |
463 |
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| Interest in Online Leadership Education and Implications for
Instructional Design Strategies Theresa Pesl Murphrey, Texas A&M University Barry L. Boyd, Texas A&M University |
477 |
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Concurrent Session J
| Theme: | Recruitment, Retention, and Career Preparation |
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| Chair: | B. Allen Talbert, Purdue University |
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| Discussant: | Alfred J. Mannebach, The University of Connecticut |
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| Facilitator: | Mikel Woods, Iowa State University |
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| Predictors of Student Retention in Colleges of Agriculture
James E. Dyer, University of Missouri Lisa M. Breja, Iowa State University Penny S. Haase Wittler, University of Missouri |
490 |
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| Problems in Student Retention: A Delphi Study of Agriculture
Teacher Perceptions Lisa M. Breja, Iowa State University Anna L. Ball, University of Missouri James E. Dyer, University of Missouri |
502 |
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| Predicting College Agriculture Students’ Academic Performance
and Retention: A Trend Study Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri James E. Dyer, University of Missouri Brad O. King, University of Missouri Anna L. Ball, University of Missouri |
515 |
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| An Assessment of Agricultural Education Graduates’ Preparation
for Careers in Teaching and Industry D. Dwayne Cartmell II, University of Missouri Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri |
530 |
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Concurrent Session K
| Theme: | Teacher Education |
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| Chair: | Vernon D. Luft, University of Nevada, Reno |
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| Discussant: | Carol A. Conroy, Cornell University |
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| Facilitator: | D. Barry Croom, North Carolina State University |
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| Clinical Experiences for Agricultural Teacher Education Programs
in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia Thomas R. Dobbins, Clemson University William G. Camp, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
543 |
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| Cooperating Teachers’ Perceptions of Important Elements of the
Student Teaching Experience: A Focus Group Approach with Quantitative Follow-Up
M. Craig Edwards, Texas A&M University Gary E. Briers, Texas A&M University |
557 |
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| An Assessment of South Carolina Agriculture Teachers’ Inservice
Needs and Perceived Competencies K. Dale Layfield, Clemson University Thomas R. Dobbins, Clemson University |
572 |
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| A Description of the Nature and Impact of Teaching Events and
Alternative Forms of Beginning Teacher Assistance Experienced by Beginning Minnesota
Agricultural Education Teachers Richard Joerger, University of Minnesota Glenn Boettcher, University of Minnesota |
586 |
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Concurrent Session L
| Theme: | Higher Education |
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| Chair: | Ed Osborne, University of Florida |
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| Discussant: | James E. Christiansen, Texas A&M University |
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| Facilitator: | Cary J. Trexler, Iowa State University |
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| Land Grant University Faculties’ Perceptions of Teaching Skills
and Educational Technologies M. Damon Ladner, Mississippi State University Gary J. Wingenbach, Mississippi State University |
599 |
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| Using Think-Aloud Protocols to Compare Cognitive Levels of Students
and Professors in College Classrooms M. Susie Whittington, The Ohio State University Josué López, The Pennsylvania State University Elizabeth Schley, Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Agricultural Science Scholars Kristen Fisher, Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Agricultural Science Scholars |
613 |
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| Beliefs About a Constructivist Model for Teaching Compared with
Traditional Teaching Methods Among Teacher Education Students George W. Wardlow, University of Arkansas Freddie Scott, University of Arkansas |
626 |
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| Perceptions of Freshman Agriculture Majors of Alternative Versus
Conventional Agricultural Paradigms Donna L. Graham, University of Arkansas |
639 |
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AAAE Poster Abstracts
Central Region
| Curriculum Model for Distance Education AgEdS 315 Leadership
and Group Dynamics Richard I. Carter, Iowa State University Paula Teig, Iowa State University |
650 |
| Models for Integrating Computer Technologies into Agricultural
Student Teaching Programs Greg Miller, Iowa State University W. Wade Miller, Iowa State University John E. Kessell, Iowa State University |
653 |
| Teaching Improvement for University Agriculture Faculty
Bradley C. Greiman, University of Missouri Robert J. Birkenholz, University of Missouri Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri |
655 |
Eastern Region
| An Evaluation of the Fall Conference for Leadership and Professional
Development: A Triangular Approach Joann Young, The Pennsylvania State University M. Susie Whittington, The Ohio State University |
657 |
| Thinking in Classrooms Ruku Sarkar, Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences Scholars Sarah I. Warman, Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences Scholars M. Susie Whittington, The Ohio State University Josué López, The Pennsylvania State University |
658 |
Southern Region
| Biotechnology and Agriscience Research Course and Curriculum
Development Elizabeth B. Wilson, North Carolina State University |
659 |
| The First Annual Texas Junior FFA Leadership Conference
Doug Ullrich, Sam Houston State University Carl G. Igo, Southwest Texas State University |
662 |
| MORE POWER!!! [Grunt, grunt] Another Tool for the Pre-Service
Toolbox Edward Franklin, University of Arizona |
664 |
Western Region
| A Learning Assessment Tool for a New Natural Resources Curriculum
in Utah’s Agricultural Education Program Barbara Middleton, Utah State University David Francis, Utah State University Chris Call, Utah State University Gary Straquadine, Utah State University |
666 |
| Teaching Portfolios: A Strategy to Improve Learning and Teaching
for Preservice Teachers in Agricultural Education Gregory W. Thompson, Oregon State University Susie Nelson, Oregon State University |
669 |
| Why Johnny Can’t Coach a CDE Edward A. Franklin, University of Arizona Matthew T. Portillo, Oklahoma State University |
672 |
At Large
| Examining the Significance of the Refined FFA Mission Statement
Penny S. Hasse Wittler, University of Illinois David Doerfert, National FFA Center |
674 |
| Integrating Animal Science Courses in High School Agricultural
Education Programs in North Carolina Jerry D. Gibson, North Carolina State University Steve Matthis, Sampson Community College Lanny Hass, North Carolina Cooperative Extension |
677 |
| Using Electronic Media in Career Development Events
Linda D. Moody, University of Nebraska Megan Patent, University of Nebraska Matt Kreifels, University of Nebraska George Nygren, Emerson-Hubbard High School |
679 |
| Using Real Cases for Instruction Donna L. Graham, University of Arkansas |
682 |
28th National Agricultural Education Research Conference: Call for Papers