ERIC Number: EJ940130
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jun
Pages: 10
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Farmer, Agent, and Specialist Perspectives on Preferences for Learning among Today's Farmers
Franz, Nancy K.; Piercy, Fred; Donaldson, Joseph; Westbrook, Johnnie; Richard, Robert
Journal of Extension, v48 n3 Article 3RIB1 Jun 2010
Few studies have examined the types of educational delivery methods preferred by farmers (Eckert & Bell, 2005; Eckert & Bell, 2006). The research project reported here explored the preferred learning methods of farmers in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia. Data on learning methods collected directly from farmers were compared with preferred teaching methods of Extension agents and specialists. The findings should shape agent and specialist perspectives on appropriate educational delivery methods when educating farmers and working towards farmer adoption of new practices. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Agricultural Occupations, Extension Agents, Specialists, Teaching Methods, Preferences, Delivery Systems, Teaching Models, Interest Inventories, Participatory Research, Focus Groups, Interviews, Educational Experience, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Louisiana; Tennessee; Virginia
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