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Using a Simultaneous Prompting Procedure to Embed Core Content When Teaching a Potential Employment Skill
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Collins, Belva C.; Terrell, Misty; Test, David W. – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2017
This investigation used a multiple-probe-across-participants design to examine the effects of using a simultaneous prompting procedure to teach four secondary students with mild intellectual disabilities the employment task of caring for plants in a greenhouse. The instructor also embedded photosynthesis science content as nontargeted information…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Prompting, Mild Intellectual Disability, Horticulture
Agricultural Technical Skills Needed by Entry Level Agriculture Teachers: A Modified Delphi Study
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Albritton, Matthew C.; Roberts, T. Grady – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2020
Many students currently in preservice agricultural education teacher education programs do not have traditional agricultural backgrounds. Many of those students are experiencing skills they will be required to teach or utilize upon employment for the first and sometimes only time in introductory course work within their teacher education programs.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Vocational Education Teachers
Use of Problem-Based Learning in the Teaching and Learning of Horticultural Production
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Abbey, Lord; Dowsett, Eric; Sullivan, Jan – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2017
Purpose: Problem-based learning (PBL), a relatively novel teaching and learning process in horticulture, was investigated. Proper application of PBL can potentially create a learning context that enhances student learning. Design/Methodology/Approach: Students worked on two complex ill-structured problems: (1) to produce fresh baby greens for a…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Horticulture, Agricultural Education, Student Attitudes
Roses for Autism
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Tomaino, Robert – Exceptional Parent, 2011
This article discusses Roses for Autism, a program that provides training, guidance and employment opportunities for older students and adults on the autistic spectrum. Roses for Autism tackles one of the biggest challenges currently facing the autism community--a disproportionally high unemployment rate that hovers around 88 percent. Although a…
Descriptors: Autism, Employment Opportunities, Decision Making Skills, Vocational Education
Designing a Horticultural Curriculum Guide.
Frith, Greg H.; Reynolds, Freddy – Pointer, 1982
Special educators and horticultural staff in rural Cherokee County, Alabama, collaborated on a curriculum guide intended to promote independent functioning at the job entry level. The guide, which covers such areas as work related skills, adapted equipment, and sales, has been used by mildly handicapped and nonhandicapped students as well. (CL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Horticulture, Job Skills
Featuring: It Works! Competency Based Instruction.
Elston, Teri – Agricultural Education, 1979
Describes a competency based curriculum approach for ornamental horticulture. A horticulture cluster core consisting of 18 tasks was developed with competency sheets for each task. The competency sheet contains six columns: skills to be attained, task list, materials required, student activities, evaluation methods, and a recommended time period.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Cluster Grouping, Cognitive Ability