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Paulsen, Thomas H.; Martin, Robert A. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2014
The purpose of this multi-state study was to identify agricultural education teachers' perceived level of importance regarding selected instructional supervisory practices used in the nonformal components of agricultural education. The theoretical frame supporting this study was the theory of andragogy. Data were reported on the perceived…
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Agricultural Education, Supervisory Methods, Andragogy
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Brown, Nicholas R.; Terry, Robert, Jr.; Kelsey, Kathleen D. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2013
Twenty-four states host FFA summer camps to support adolescent maturation along with indoctrination into the culture and values of the FFA. Camps typically include a variety of activities designed to engage members in social activities and non-formal academic content. More than 1500 campers attend the Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp annually…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Outcomes of Education, Agricultural Education, Summer Programs
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Weeks, Penny Pennington; Weeks, William G. – Journal of Extension, 2012
Eat, Grow, Lead 4-H Club was created as a pilot program for college students seeking to gain experience as non-formal youth educators, specifically serving pre-entry level Extension educators through a university-based 4-H club. Seventeen student volunteers contributed an estimated 630 hours of service to the club during spring 2011. The club…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Extension Education, Pilot Projects, College Students
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Brown, Nicholas R.; Terry, Robert, Jr. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2013
Many state FFA associations conduct summer camps focusing on leadership and personal development for FFA members. Interestingly, little research has been conducted on the impact or outcomes of these common activities. The purpose of this split-plot factorial repeated-measures experiment was to assess the level of campers' learning of the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Leaders, National Organizations, Student Organizations
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Brown, Nicholas R.; Terry, Robert, Jr.; Kelsey, Kathleen D. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2014
The National FFA Organization is committed to providing non-formal learning activities focusing on leadership education. Summer camps are a major component of FFA activities and concentrate on personal growth, leadership development, and recreational activities for youth. This repeated measures study determined the level of cognitive gain and the…
Descriptors: Nonformal Education, Learning Activities, Youth Programs, Leadership Training
College Board Advocacy & Policy Center, 2012
In 2011, the National Office for School Counselor Advocacy launched a journal series to support and build awareness of the issues and challenges raised by the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center's research report, "The Educational Experience of Young Men of Color" (youngmenofcolor.collegeboard.org.) The intent of the series is to…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, African American Students, Males, Educational Experience