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Download full textScanlon, Dennis C.; Newcomb, L. H. – 1983
A study investigated the effect that task instruction sheets had on the performance of vocational horticulture students when being taught a unit on poinsettia production. Using a post-test only control group design, researchers administered a 35-item multiple choice test on poinsettia production to 207 students in 12 randomly selected eleventh…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Instructional Materials
Aitken, Joan E.; Palmer, Rodger D. – 1989
To analyze the effects of nonverbal environment factors--specifically of plants--on the perceived attitudes of a visitor to a business, a survey examined the use of plants to project warmth and caring on the part of the office occupant. Subjects, 170 students in a basic communication course, completed a survey regarding feelings and opinions…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Communication Research, Higher Education, Organizational Climate
Muente, Grace – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1974
A program and facility for teaching horticulture with a career education emphasis at the high school level are described as the goals of a teacher realized. (AG)
Descriptors: Career Education, Educational Facilities, Greenhouses, High School Students
Arizona Univ., Tucson. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1976
This guide provides basic information regarding the utilization and application of pesticides. Classifications are given for herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fumigants with indications of how each works. Types of application and appropriate equipment are discussed. Safety to both the applicator and the environment are stressed. A glossary…
Descriptors: Entomology, Environment, Equipment Utilization, Federal Legislation
Stinson, Richard F.; Cross, Neil V. – Agr Educ Mag, 1969
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Ornamental Horticulture, Vocational Education Teachers
Wingard, Robert G.; Studholme, Clinton R. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University discusses the control of vertebrate pests of urban and suburban ornamentals and turf. Specific pests described are blackbirds, chipmunks, moles, rabbits, and European starlings. Identification, habits, economic importance, and control methods ranging from poisoning…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Environmental Education, Extension Education, Ornamental Horticulture
Nichols, Lester P. – 1975
This agriculture extension service publication from Pennsylvania State University covers the identification and control of common ornamental trees, shrubs, and ground cover diseases. The publication is divided into sections. The first section discusses the diseases of ornamental and shade trees, including general diseases and diseases of specific…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Environmental Education, Extension Education, Ornamental Horticulture
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO HELP TEACHERS PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN HORTICULTURE OCCUPATIONS, THIS MODULE AIMS TO DEVELOP STUDENT ABILITY TO MEET CUSTOMERS, PRESENT SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS, OVERCOME RESISTANCE, AND CLOSE A SALE. IT WAS DESIGNED BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE BASIS OF RESEARCH IN STATE STUDIES.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Bibliographies, High Schools, Ornamental Horticulture Occupations
FITTS, JAMES; JOHNSON, JOHNNY – 1966
THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENTS PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE PARK AND LANDSCAPING FIELD WITH READING MATERIAL AND A GUIDE FOR STUDY. THE MATERIAL WAS DESIGNED BY SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALISTS ON THE BASIS OF STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. THE MATERIAL WAS TESTED IN…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Answer Keys, Cooperative Education, Landscaping
BARWICK, RALPH P. – 1964
IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHAT TEACHING UNITS WERE INCLUDED IN THE STATE'S VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS AND THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO AID INSTRUCTION IN THESE AREAS, 18 HIGH SCHOOLS IN DELAWARE WERE SURVEYED. IN 11 SCHOOLS THE VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENTS WERE INCLUDING ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE, SEVEN WERE INCLUDING FLORICULTURE, AND 10 WERE…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Curriculum, Educational Facilities, Floriculture
Stinson, Richard F.; And Others – 1968
Field tested by teachers from the northeastern states who participated in a landscape horticulture teacher's institute July 5-22, 1966, this student reference is one of a series of instructional aids developed by the Pennsylvania State University Department of Agricultural Education. The content includes problem areas of: (1) Exploring…
Descriptors: Administration, Agricultural Education, Floriculture, Marketing
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station. – 1968
This teacher's manual is one of a series of instructional aids prepared by the Department of Agricultural Education at the Pennsylvania State University. It includes suggestions and references for the teacher to use with the student manual available as VT 007 369. In addition to the subject matter in the student manual, pages are inserted at the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Guides, Landscaping, Ornamental Horticulture Occupations
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station. – 1968
This student handbook is one of a series of instructional aids prepared and edited by the Department of Agricultural Education at the Pennsylvania State University. Its organization and content were field tested, evaluated, and improved by teachers attending summer institutes in ornamental horticulture in 1966 and 1967. The content includes…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Guides, Landscaping, Ornamental Horticulture Occupations
Swann, Charles W. – 1975
This training manual concerns the safe use of herbicides in rights-of-way. Included are sections on the impact of herbicides on non-target organisms such as in aquatic areas, on desirable vegetation, and on people and livestock. Descriptions are given of some common annual, biennial, and perennial weeds. The nature and application of herbicides…
Descriptors: Botany, Environment, Guides, Herbicides
Netherlands Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, The Hauge. – 1966
Agricultural Education in the Netherlands is categorized as Scientific, Higher Secondary, Middle Secondary, and Lower Secondary. Scientific education is given at the agricultural university which has a 6- or 7-year curriculum. Higher secondary education is given at agricultural and horticultural colleges with a 3- to 4-year curriculum. Middle…
Descriptors: Agricultural Colleges, Agricultural Education, Curriculum, Foreign Countries
