ERIC Number: EJ1423796
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 23
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1389-224X
EISSN: EISSN-1750-8622
Investigating How Secondary Agriculture Teachers' Characteristics Influence Their Perceived Ability to Teach Students Decision-Making Skills
Jean A. Parrella; Theresa Pesl Murphrey; Holli R. Leggette; Anna Bates; Christina Esquivel
Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, v30 n3 p317-339 2024
Purpose: This study sought to investigate how secondary agriculture teachers' characteristics influence their perceived ability to teach students decision-making skills. Design/Methodology/Approach: We used a cross-sectional survey research design and distributed the instrument to secondary agriculture teachers in the U.S. via Facebook. We received 151 usable responses and conducted a multiple regression and mediation analysis. Findings: The regression model accounted for 34.97% of the variance in teachers' perceived ability to teach decision-making skills and explained a statistically significant amount of variation in the outcome (F(16, 129) = 4.34, p < 0.001). Teaching efficacy, teaching style, decision-making beliefs, and years of service statistically and significantly influenced the outcome. In addition, 29.35% of the total effect of decision-making beliefs on perceived ability to teach decision-making is mediated through teaching efficacy. Practical Implications: Findings can inform the development of workshops and educational resources intended to improve agriculture teachers' perceived ability to teach students decision-making skills, thereby enhancing their ability to teach students how to make decisions. Theoretical Implications: Teachers' psychological and socio-demographic characteristics statistically and significantly influence their perceived ability to teach students decision-making skills. Originality/Value: The regression model was the first of its kind to investigate the influence of teacher characteristics on this particular outcome. Therefore, results provide novel but preliminary insight into teachers' perceptions.
Descriptors: Secondary School Teachers, Agricultural Education, Agriculture Teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Self Efficacy, Decision Making, Skill Development, Teaching Styles, Beliefs, Teaching Experience, Gender Differences, Age Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: California; Texas; United States
Grant or Contract Numbers: 20193841430265