This bibliography presents approximately 530 citations of instructional materials pertaining to areas of agricultural education which were drawn from "Abstracts of Instructional Materials" (AIM), Fall 1967 to Fall 1969. AIM is the quarterly publication which announces the availability of instructional materials acquired and processed by the…

Sharp differences have been found between students in farm and non-farm vocational agriculture programs, and student's place of residence appears to be the most critical variable in designing agribusiness programs. (SB)

This paper attempts to re-examine the role of the agricultural educator and the agricultural researcher during the decade of the 1970's. Based on the national goals, the magnitude of the problems of providing adequate programs, and the findings of research, the authors contend that agricultural education should assume the responsibility for…

Discusses a project demonstrating that standardized tests can be developed in vocational agriculture under certain conditions to serve a wide geographical area and a diversified agriculture. (HD)

MIGRATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN AREAS AND THE SHIFT IN LEGISLATIVE EMPHASIS FROM FARMING TO OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS PROMPTED THE OPERATION OF A SUMMER INSERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE ON OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS FOR 30 VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS. THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM AREAS DURING THE INSTITUTE RESULTED IN THIS…

A job opportunity-based curriculum planning model was developed for high school vocational agriculture programs. Three objectives were to identify boundaries of the geographical area within which past program graduates obtained entry-level position, title and description of position, and areas of high school specialization; number and titles of…

Discusses the findings of a subcommittee of the American Vocational Association which examined the current information about 12-month programs of vocational agriculture. Surveyed state supervisors to determine what types of help and support were available from the state level. Discusses planning aids used in establishing and planning summer…

The purpose of a study was to determine what Louisiana vocational agriculture teachers were doing during their summer months of employment and then provide this information to individual teachers as an aid in planning the summer program. In early May 1983 a sample of 110 teachers completed an initial survey instrument on which they indicated what…

Describes a study designed to determine the rate of job-leaving among vocational agriculture teachers in Minnesota, the kinds of positions they took, and the sources of teacher supply, in an effort to aid educational planners and teacher educators in meeting demands for agricultural education services. (HD)

Designed as a guideline for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational technical schools, adult programs, and 2-year colleges, this material should be of assistance to all persons responsible for implementing and administering new and on-going programs in agricultural education. Preparation of the guidelines was initiated at a national Office of…

The seminar objectives were to (1) become further acquainted with the report of the President's Panel of Consultants on Vocational Education, (2) become familiar ith promising developments and innovations in agricultural education, (3) crystallize thinking concerning new directions and orientations for vocational agriculture, (4) examine…