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| Agricultural Education | 7 |
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| Beyers, Charles W. | 1 |
| Ermis, Larry | 1 |
| Grey, Gary | 1 |
| Horner, James T. | 1 |
| Luft, Vernon D. | 1 |
| Snyder, H. Leon | 1 |
| Stewart, Bob R. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 7 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Grey, Gary – Agricultural Education, 1979
Planning summer programs of vocational agriculture should begin well before the summer months. Teachers should make a priority list of activities containing items such as changes or improvements in the curriculum, Future Farmers of America activities, summer supervision, professional improvement, preparation of facilities and equipment, and…
Descriptors: Activities, Agricultural Education, Needs Assessment, Opinions
Ermis, Larry – Agricultural Education, 1979
Summer programs of vocational agriculture can be both effective and accountable if they are well planned, placed into action, and publicized. Written plans should contain a daily list of activities. The effectiveness of the program will depend upon the efforts of the teacher. Public relations should continue into the summer months. (LRA)
Descriptors: Activities, Agricultural Education, Guidelines, Opinions
Horner, James T. – Agricultural Education, 1979
Reviews the research on summer vocational programs and suggests how to justify a summer program. Presents major criticisms of summer vocational agriculture instructors and programs. Discusses acceptable summer activities (for example, those centering around students within the local community) and planning summer programs. (LRA)
Descriptors: Activities, Agricultural Education, Literature Reviews, Opinions
Stewart, Bob R. – Agricultural Education, 1979
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…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational Research, Opinions, Planning
Snyder, H. Leon – Agricultural Education, 1979
The Future Farmers of America (FFA) is more than a leadership development organization and when used as an intracurricular activity, it can serve as a teaching tool. The FFA adds advantages to the program in areas such as supervised experience, award motivation, providing real world experience, public relations, travel, and competition. (LRA)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Opinions
Beyers, Charles W. – Agricultural Education, 1979
Describes how the course of study is a starting point for making the Future Farmers of America (FFA) an integral part of the vocational agriculture program. Example courses of study with related FFA activities are presented for a basic agriculture class and a horticulture class. (LRA)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Course Content
Luft, Vernon D. – Agricultural Education, 1979
Describes the Future Farmers of America chapter as an integral part of the agriculture teacher education program. Lists the purposes and activities of the chapter. College credit is given to students participating in the chapter through enrollment in the class entitled FFA Leadership. (LRA)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, College Credits, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
