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Direct linkWilliam Norris; Roger Hanagriff; Don Edgar; Kirk Swortzel – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2025
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) has been a critical component of School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) for decades. Formally called the 'home project', Rufus Stimson developed the concept of SAE in the early 20th century. This work-based learning concept provides students with experiential instruction that strengthens their…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture Teachers, Field Experience Programs, Experiential Learning
William Norris; Kirk Swortzel; OP McCubbins – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2023
Preparing students for the workforce is a foundational pillar of agricultural education. Unfortunately, many employers claim that students exiting secondary education are not prepared for an entry-level position. This study sought to assess the perceptions of Career and Technical Education (CTE) administrators in Alabama and Georgia on the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Vocational Education, Administrators, Administrator Attitudes
William Norris; Shannon Norris-Parish – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2024
Agricultural educators can have a profound impact on student's lives and are often aware of their students' life experiences outside of the classroom. Students often treat their agricultural educator as a mentor, which increases their likeliness of confiding in them when facing hardships, such as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). An ACE is…
Descriptors: Agriculture Teachers, College Students, Student Experience, Trauma
William Norris; Shannon Norris-Parish; Terrance Crayton – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2024
Over time, education has become increasingly more legalistic and litigious. The danger of litigation is an imminent threat for agricultural educators due to the potential financial and professional ramifications. In many cases, agricultural educators may be at higher risk for a lawsuit than teachers of other subjects due to the increased liability…
Descriptors: Teaching Experience, Superintendents, Administrator Attitudes, Educational Legislation
William Norris; LaJoy Spears; Steve Fraze – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2025
School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) has served students with special needs for decades. The impact of Career and Technical Education (CTE), such as SBAE, can lead to higher earning potential, increased employment rates, and career exploration opportunities for students with special needs. However, many agricultural educators feel unprepared…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agriculture Teachers, Special Needs Students, Special Education Teachers
William Norris; Kirk Swortzel; O.P. McCubbins – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2024
Agricultural education's most pressing issue is a lack of qualified classroom teachers. In 2020-2021, 30 states reported the loss of over 70 agricultural education positions, with many schools closing these positions due to inadequate staffing. Furthermore, in 2021-2022, there were 1,680 agricultural education vacancies nationwide and only 789…
Descriptors: Agriculture Teachers, Teacher Persistence, Influences, Teacher Attitudes
