2005
American Association for Agricultural Education
National Research Conference
May 25 – 27
San Antonio, Texas
Volume 32
Session A
RELATED ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Session Chair: Robin Peiter Horstmeier, University of Kentucky
Discussant: Dann Husmann, University of Nebraska
Facilitators: Jonathan Ulmer, University of Missouri
Special Needs Students and Competitive Livestock Exhibition: A Case Study of
Perceived Benefits with an Autistic Child
Chad S. Davis, Texas Tech University
Cindy L. Akers, Texas Tech University
David Doerfert, Texas Tech University
Kyle McGregor, Tarleton State University
Lance Kieth, West Texas A&M University
Discussant
Comments, Dann Husmann, University of Nebraska
An Initial Investigation of Emotional Intelligence
And Level of Bias among Texas Agricultural Reporters
Cindy Akers, Texas Tech University
David Doerfert, Texas Tech University
Kami Casabonne, Texas Tech University
Steve Fraze, Texas Tech University
Chad S. Davis, Texas Tech University
Discussant
Comments, Dann Husmann, University of Nebraska
Food, Land, and People: Content Analysis and Correlation to Arkansas State
Standards
David Powell, Arkansas State University
David M. Agnew, Arkansas State University
Mark McJunkin, Arkansas State University
Discussant
Comments, Dann Husmann, University of Nebraska
An Analysis Of The Barriers And Perceived Solutions To Diversity Inclusion In
North Carolina Secondary Agricultural Education Curricula
Chastity Warren, Weldon Middle School
Antoine J. Alston, NC A&T State University
Discussant Comments, Dann Husmann, University of Nebraska
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Session B
RELATED ISSUES IN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Session Chair: Tim Buttles, University of Wisconsin
Discussant: Christine Townsend, Texas A&M University
Facilitators: Ben Swan, The Ohio State University
Factors Influencing the College Choice of Urban Agricultural Education Students
Levon T. Esters, Iowa State University
Discussant Comments, Christine Townsend, Texas A&M University
Influence of 4-H Program on Former 4-H Members’ Career and Life Experiences
Rama B. Radhakrishna, The Pennsylvania State University
Discussant
Comments, Christine Townsend, Texas A&M University
Identifying Teaching and Learning In-Service Needs of Georgia Agriculture
Teachers
Dennis W. Duncan, The University of Georgia
John C. Ricketts, The University of Georgia
Jason B. Peake, The University of Georgia
John Uesseler, The University of Georgia
Discussant Comments, Christine Townsend, Texas A&M University
Comparison Of Teacher Efficacy Of Traditionally And Alternatively Certified
Agriculture Teachers
Steven J. Rocca, University of Florida
Shannon G. Washburn, University of Florida
Discussant Comments, Christine Townsend, Texas A&M University
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Session C
LEARNING STYLES & COGNITIVE ACHIEVEMENT
Session Chair: Vernon Luft, University of Nevada – Reno
Discussant: Michael Swan, Washington State University
Facilitators: Holly Kasperbauer, Texas A&M University
Assessing Learning Styles and Preparation Techniques of Secondary Students
Participating in the Texas FFA Nursery/Landscape Career
Development Event
Roxann N. Poskey, Texas A&M University
Carl G. Igo, Montana State University
Tina M. Waliczek, Texas State University
Gary E. Briers, Texas A&M University
Jayne M. Zajicek, Texas A&M University
Discussant Comments, Michael Swan, Washington State University
Effects of Investigative Laboratory Instruction on Content Knowledge and Science
Process Skill Achievement Across Learning Styles
Brian E. Myers, University of Florida
James E. Dyer, University of Florida
Discussant Comments, Michael Swan, Washington State University
Effects Of Lecture Versus Experiential Teaching Method On Cognitive Achievement,
Retention, And Attitude Among High School Agriscience Students
Linda Ann Newsome, Science Teacher, Ft. Smith, Arkansas
George W. Wardlow, Professor, University of Arkansas
Donald M. Johnson, Professor, University of Arkansas
Discussant Comments, Michael Swan, Washington State University
Meaning as a Factor of Increasing Retention
Tracy Kitchel, University of Missouri-Columbia
Robert M. Torres, University of Missouri-Columbia
Discussant Comments, Michael Swan, Washington State University
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Session D
LEARNING STYLES & COGNITIVE ACHIEVEMENT
Session Chair: Susan Fritz, University of Nebraska
Discussant: Greg Thompson, Oregon State University
Facilitators: Travis Park, University of Florida
The Influence of Student Learning Experience Level and Learning Style on
Achievement
T. Grady Roberts, Texas A&M University
Discussant Comments, Greg Thompson, Oregon State University
Academic Achievement and Efficiency of College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Students: A Multi-Year Study
Lori L. Moore, University of Idaho
Steven L. Braun, Troy High School
Discussant Comments, Greg Thompson, Oregon State University
Creative Thinking and Learning Styles in Undergraduate Agriculture Students
Curt Friedel, University of Florida
Rick Rudd, University of Florida
Discussant Comments, Greg Thompson, Oregon State University
The Effects of Cue Summation on Student Cognition and Satisfaction in an
Electronically-Delivered Secondary Agricultural Sciences Unit of Instruction
Todd Brashears, Texas Tech University
Steve Fraze, Texas Tech University
David Lawver, Texas Tech University
Matt Baker, Texas Tech University
Discussant Comments, Greg Thompson, Oregon State University
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Session E
COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Session Chair: Brian Myers, University of Florida
Discussant: Gary Briers, Texas A&M University
Facilitators: Tony Andenoro, Texas A&M University
Research Topic Areas in Agricultural Education
Robert J. Birkenholz, The Ohio State University
Joann O. Ewing, The Ohio State University
Discussant
Comments, Gary Briers, Texas A&M University
Characteristics of Agricultural Education Departmental Web Sites at Land-Grant
Universities
Clark R. Harris, Kansas State University
Steven R. Harbstreit, Kansas State University
Discussant
Comments, Gary Briers, Texas A&M University
Factors Related To The Effectiveness Of Progress Toward Degree Regulations
Elizabeth B. Wilson, North Carolina State University
Barbara M. Kirby, North Carolina State University
Discussant
Comments, Gary Briers, Texas A&M University
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Session F
TEACHER EDUCATION
Session Chair: Susan Camp, State University of New York
Discussant: Thomas Broyles, Virginia Tech
Facilitators: Edly Santiago, The Pennsylvania State University
Career Decisions of Preservice Agricultural Teachers: A Synthesis of Research
Steven J. Rocca, University of Florida
Shannon G. Washburn, University of Florida 1
Discussant Comments, Thomas Broyles, Virginia Tech
Perceptions of Psychosocial Assistance, Similarities and Satisfaction from
Beginning and Mentor Agriculture Teachers
Scott Burris, University of Missouri
Tracy Kitchel, University of Minnesota
Bradley C. Greiman, University of Missouri
Robert M. Torres, University of Missouri
Discussant Comments, Thomas Broyles, Virginia Tech
Developing a Model of Cooperating Teacher Effectiveness
T. Grady Roberts, Texas A & M University 3
Discussant Comments, Thomas Broyles, Virginia Tech
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Session G
SERVICE LEARNING AND OTHER CHALLENGES FACING AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Session Chair: Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University
Discussant: James Dyer, University of Florida
Facilitators: Brent Young, Oklahoma State University
Benefits of Service-learning in Tennessee 4-H Youth Development: A Delphi Study
Carrie Fritz, University of Tennessee
Lori Mantooth, University of Tennessee
Discussant Comments, James Dyer, University of Florida
Challenges of Service-learning in Tennessee 4-H Youth Development: A Delphi
Study
Carrie Fritz, University of Tennessee
Lori Mantooth, University of Tennessee
Discussant Comments, James Dyer, University of Florida
Teaching Advanced Life Sciences in an Animal Context: Agricultural Science and
Business Teacher Voices
Alexandria I. Huerta, Purdue University
Mark A. Balschweid, Purdue University
Discussant Comments, James Dyer, University of Florida
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Session H
MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
Session Chair: Dennis Duncan, University of Georgia
Discussant: Kris Boone, Kansas State University
Facilitators: Brian Warnick, Utah State University
An Examination of the Texas Print Media’s Ability to Report Objectively on
Cotton Following the Dissemination of an Agricultural Media Resource
Ashlee Vinyard, Texas Tech University
Cindy Akers, Texas Tech University
David L. Doerfert, Texas Tech University
Chad S. Davis, Texas Tech University
Judy Oskam, Texas Tech University
Discussant Comments, Kris Boone, Kansas State University
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Hueco Tanks State
Historic Site Orientation/Conservation Video: A Media System Dependency Theory
Perspective
Cindy L. Akers, Texas Tech University
David H. Segrest Jr., Texas Tech University
Mark J. Kistler, University of Florida
James H. Smith, Texas Tech University
Chad S. Davis, Texas Tech University
Matt Baker, Texas Tech University
Discussant Comments, Kris Boone, Kansas State University
“How Would You Like Your Visuals?” - Student Perceptions of the Use of
Computer-Generated Animation as Additional Visual Elaboration in Undergraduate
Courses
Kyle McGregor, Tarleton State University
Sarah Griffeth, Tarleton State University
Tiffany Wheat, Tarleton State University
Jimmy Byrd, Tarleton State University
Discussant Comments, Kris Boone, Kansas State University
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Session I
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Session Chair: Levon Esters, Iowa State University
Discussant: Randol Waters, University of Tennessee
Facilitators: Shannon Arnold, University of Florida
An Assessment of Life Skills Gained from Youth Exhibiting
Beef, Swine, Sheep or Goat 4-H Projects
Christopher Boleman, Texas A&M University
Scott Cummings, Texas A&M University
Gary Briers, Texas A&M University
Discussant Comments,
Randol Waters, University of Tennessee
A Two Year Snapshot of Agricultural Youth Organizations and Learning
Communities’ Influence on Academic Achievement and Degree Completion
Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri
Tracy Kitchel, University of Missouri
Anna L. Ball, University of Missouri
Discussant Comments,
Randol Waters, University of Tennessee
CARS and Textbook Use in Agricultural Education
Travis D. Park, Cornell University
Ed Osborne, University of Florida
Discussant Comments,
Randol Waters, University of Tennessee
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Session J
ONLINE LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY
Session Chair: Barry Boyd, Texas A&M University
Discussant: Greg Miller, Iowa State University
Facilitators: Curtis Fiedel, University of Florida
Immediate Cognitive Effects of Computer-Generated Animation Versus Realia Upon
Undergraduates Enrolled in an Agricultural Power Technology Class
Sarah Griffeth, Tarleton State University
Kyle McGregor, Tarleton State University
Tiffany Wheat, Tarleton State University
Jimmy Byrd, Tarleton State University
Discussant Comments, Greg Miller, Iowa State University
Listen to the Students: A Qualitative Study Investigating Adult Student
Readiness for Online Learning
René P. Miller, Texas A&M University/Texas Tech
University
Discussant Comments, Greg Miller, Iowa State University
Trade-Offs: A Comparison Of Online And On-Campus Graduate Courses
Gary Moore, North Carolina State University
Elizabeth Wilson, North Carolina State University
Discussant Comments, Greg Miller, Iowa State University
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Session K
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Session Chair: John Ricketts, University of Georgia
Discussant: Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State University
Facilitators: John Kessell, Texas Tech University
Factors Contributing to Volunteer Administration Leadership Proficiency of
Southern Region 4-H County Faculty
Nicole L.P. Stedman, Texas A&M University
Rick D. Rudd, University of Florida
Discussant Comments,
Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State University
Factors Which Influence Leadership Participation in Agricultural Organizations
Hannah S. Carter, University of Florida*
Rick D. Rudd, University of Florida
Discussant Comments, Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State University
Teaching Leadership in Agricultural Science: Behavioral Factors that Influence
Secondary Agricultural Science Leadership Instruction
Christian Morgan, Oklahoma State University
Rick D. Rudd, University of Florida
Discussant Comments,
Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State University
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Session L
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Session Chair: Adam Kantrovich, Morehead State University
Discussant: Bob Martin, Iowa State University
Facilitators: Jeno Rivera, Cornell University
A Comparison of Oklahoma Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Important Elements of
the Student Teaching Experience Before and After a 12-Week Field Experience
R. Brent Young, Oklahoma State University
M. Craig Edwards, Oklahoma State University
Discussant Comments, Bob Martin, Iowa State University
Challenges Expressed by Cooperating Teacher Mentors When Working With
Agricultural Education Student Teachers: A Delphi Study
Carrie Fritz, University of Tennessee
Lori Jean Mantooth, University of Tennessee
Discussant Comments, Bob Martin, Iowa State University
How do Pre-Service Teachers Distribute Their Time While Student Teaching?
Robert M. Torres, University of Missouri-Columbia
Jonathan D. Ulmer, University of Missouri-Columbia
Discussant Comments, Bob Martin, Iowa State University
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