Staff studies (35), doctoral dissertations (35), and masters or specialist studies (12) in progress in 14 States are listed alphabetically by State. A table provides information on the availability of previous regional summaries of studies from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. (Author/MS)

Each year the Research Committee of the Agricultural Education Division of the American Vocational Association reports studies in progress. In 1976, input was received by the Research Committee from 15 states reporting 91 research and development activities in progress. Included in this article are the titles of 33 staff studies, 31 master's…

Guidelines for improving the utilization of information by teacher educators have been developed as an outcome of a study of their use of a variety of information sources. (SA)

Usable responses from 220 of 332 secondary agriculture teachers in North Central states revealed a less than desirable integration of international agriculture concepts. International content was more likely to used by older teachers, those who perceived strong administrative support, and teachers with higher levels of cultural awareness. (SK)

The purpose of the project was to identify a common core of basic skills for agribusiness and natural resources instruction in vocational education. This objective was undertaken through an inventory of 28 tasks and 28 occupational surveys. Completed task inventories were made for 28 representative occupations in agribusiness and natural…

Various information systems, indexes, and abstract journals have been developed which are useful to agricultural educators who are conducting research projects. Over forty states have established Research Coordination Units (RCU'S) for vocational-technical education. (Author)

Eight theme articles discuss discipline in the classroom, including a definition of student management, ways to recognize and ward off problems, and how to cope. (JOW)

Teachers who develop applications for instruction through occupational experiences are increasing the probability that their students will learn more effectively. (Author)

To establish a vocational education program that is relevant to the actual job requirements, the specific activities associated with the job must first be identified. The technique used to secure and present information related to job activities is known as job analysis. (SSH)

The primary purpose of the study was to ascertain if the extent to which vocational agriculture teachers are employed on a 12-month basis is related to the scope of supervised occupational experience programs conducted by students. (SSH)

External pressures are bringing changes in agriculture, in education, and in the agricultural education program. Federal involvement is on the decline. The profession will need to serve a more active leadership role. Its role should be one of encouraging innovation and development rather than one of defending the status quo. (SSH)

Describes a study that investigated whether demographic characteristics, job characteristics, and work experiences could explain the degree of commitment to teaching by Ohio teachers of vocational agriculture. Based upon the findings, certain factors seem significant to teacher commitment: personal importance, first-year job challenge, vocational…

An argument is presented for locating instructional materials development units in university departments of agricultural teacher education. Reasons given include the expertise in research, writing, and evaluation existing in those departments. (JH)