Nineteen student teachers were observed using the Questioning Strategies Observation System and an instrument to measure proficiency in using the problem-solving approach. Student teachers using the approach asked more high-level questions, more low-level questions, and fewer procedural questions, thus emphasizing more cognitively challenging…

These selected readings are designed to supplement James Gillespie's "Modern Livestock and Poultry Production" (2nd edition) as the student reference for the advanced beef unit. The 15 lessons build on Agricultural Science I and II competencies. Topics of the 15 lessons are: importance of the beef enterprise; cost of beef production;…

This theme issue on student organizations discusses Future Farmers of America (FFA), National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization, using student organizations in agricultural education, vocational education's need for such organizations, FFA advisors' role, and how three schools cooperate to hold successful FFA banquets. (CT)

A study was conducted to provide data about noise levels as a potential health hazard for students and instructors involved in vocational agriculture shop operations in Missouri. The grinder and radial arm saw were determined to be potential noise problems if operated continuously for 15 minutes or longer. (LRA)

The purposes of this survey were to verify the professional education competencies needed by teachers of vocational agriculture in Missouri as perceived by secondary school administrators in schools having programs of vocational agriculture and to compare those perceptions with those of agricultural educators. (JOW)

These selected readings are designed to supplement James Gillespie's "Modern Livestock and Poultry Production" (2nd edition) as the the student reference for the advanced dairy unit. Readings are provided for 18 lessons. Topics include profitability of the dairy enterprise; production costs for dairy; comparative advantages of dairy; milk…

This student reference booklet is designed to accompany lessons outlined in the companion instructor's guide on soil conservation. The soil conservation unit builds on competencies gained in Agricultural Science I and II. Informative material is provided for these eight lessons: benefits of conservation, land utilization, how soils are eroded,…

A study was conducted to provide information about articulation activities in vocational agriculture in Missouri by identifying current and needed articulation practices between Missouri postsecondary and secondary vocational agriculture programs. While teachers from both groups rated the importance of articulation, postsecondary teachers viewed…

A research project, conducted in 40 Missouri schools, sought to determine the association of superintendent perceptions concerning various segments of the agricultural program based on: (a) the total amount of time available, and (b) the need to include the activity in the total agricultural program. (Author)

Copies of twelve recordkeeping forms are provided in this record book designed for use by vocational agriculture students in a supervised occupational experience program (SOEP). The forms are organized into three sections: (1) receipts and expenditures (money received, money paid out, cash flow, financial statement, and profit and loss statement);…

This instructor's guide for a beef production unit contains five lessons that are designed to be taught in the Agricultural Science I core curriculum. Introductory materials include lists of performance objectives and competencies for the complete unit, suggestions for motivational technique/interest approach and evaluation, lists of references…

An analysis of the different models or discussions of the process of change would indicate the following common elements: (1) an awareness of a need for change or a possible innovation for adoption or the identification of a problem which needs to be corrected; (2) a development or cultivation of interest in the change or innovation; (3) the…