North Central Region Conference of the
American Association for Agricultural Education
Research Sessions: Friday, Sept. 28, 2007
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Concurrent Session A: Columns A & B, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Theme: Teacher Education – Interns
Chair: Neil Knobloch, Purdue University
Facilitator: Donna Moore, Cornell University
The Contribution of the Teaching Internship In Developing Interns' Proficiency on State Teacher Certification Standards
- David C. Frazier, University of Missouri
- Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri
- Jacqueline L. Lacy, Northwest Missouri Technical School
Structured Communication: Effects on Teaching Efficacy of Student Teachers
- Don W. Edgar, South Dakota State University
- T. Grady Roberts, Texas A&M University
- Tim H. Murphy, Texas A&M University
A Deeper Investigation of Time Spent During Student Teaching
- Jonathan D. Ulmer, University of Missouri
- Robert M. Torres, University of Missouri
- Mollie S. Aschenbrener, University of Missouri
Gender's Role in Psychosocial Mentoring, DYAD Similarity, and DYAD Satisfaction Involving Beginning Teachers and Their Mentors
- Tracy Kitchel, University of Kentucky
- Bradley C. Greiman, University of Minnesota
- Robert M. Torres, University of Missouri
- Scott Burris, Texas Tech University
Concurrent Session B: Column C, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Theme: Agricultural Leadership
Chair: Jerry Peters, Purdue University
Facilitator: Jason Scales, University of Central Missouri
Winning the War: an Historical Analysis of the FFA During World War II
- Kattlyn J. Wolf, Ohio State University
- James J. Connors, Ohio State University
Socially Responsible Leadership a.m.ong Undergraduates Within a College of Agriculture
- Kristina G. Ricketts, Pennsylvania State University
- Jacklyn A. Bruce, Pennsylvania State University
- John C. Ewing, Pennsylvania State University
The Importance of Leadership Knowledge and Skills as Perceived by Selected Agricultural Industry Professionals
- Scott W. Smalley, Oelwein High School
- Robert A. Martin, Iowa State University
Teaching Leadership and Communications Skills and Responsibilities: A Comparison of 4-H and Other Youth Organizations
- Rama B. Radhakrishna, Pennsylvania State University
- Prosper K. Doamekpor, Pennsylvania State University
Concurrent Session C: Columns D & E, 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Theme: Professional Develop.m.ent
Chair: Larry Miller, Ohio State University
Facilitator: Jeno Rivera, Michigan State University
Problems Faced by Agricultural Education Teachers: Beginning and Current
- Harry N. Boone, Jr., West Virginia University
- Deborah A. Boone, West Virginia University
The Changing Professional Develop.m.ent Needs of Female and Male Entry Level Career and Technical Educators in New York
- Matthew K. Spindler, SUNY-Oswego
What Motivates Agricultural Education Teachers to Continue in the Profession?
- Harry N. Boone, Jr., West Virginia University
- Deborah A. Boone, West Virginia University
Teacher Self-Efficacy in Agricultural Education: A Review of Literature
- Kattlyn J. Wolf, Ohio State University
Research Poster Session: Great Room, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
In Concert or Conflict: Instructor-Centered Learning, Peer-Assisted Instruction, Motivation and Cognitive Processing
- Kattlyn J. Wolf, Ohio State University
- Jon C. Simonsen, Ohio State University
- Jonathan J. Velez, Ohio State University
- Jamie Cano, Ohio State University
Associations Between Learner Interaction Patterns and Performance in a WebCT Course
- Greg Miller, Iowa State University
Impact of an Agricultural Literacy Effort on Elementary Students' Knowledge of Production Agriculture
- Sarah E. Luthman, Ohio State University
- John C. Ewing, Pennsylvania State University
- M. Susie Whittington, Ohio State University
Community-Based Food System: Why Youth Joined the Youth Farm Stand Project
- Ashley A. Brander, Michigan State University
- Jennifer E. Rivera, Michigan State University
Effect of an Agriculturally-Based Experiential Learning and Work Experience Program on Vocational Identity, Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy, and Career Maturity
- Levon T. Esters, Iowa State University
- Michael S. Retallick, Iowa State University
- Charles R. Steiner, Iowa State University
A Preliminary Examination of the Provision of Technology Based Psychosocial Assistance to Pre-Service Career and Technical Education Teachers
- Matt Spindler, SUNY-Oswego
Concurrent Session D: Columns A & B, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Theme: Teacher Education
Chair: Tracy Hoover, Pennsylvania State University
Facilitator: Matt Spindler, SUNY-Oswego
Examining the Instructional Planning Process Taught in Agricultural Education Teacher Preparation Courses: A Preliminary Investigation
- Bradley C. Greiman, University of Minnesota
- MaryAnne Bedtke, University of Minnesota
An Assessment of Teacher Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction of Early Career Kentucky Agriculture Teachers
- J. Joey Blackburn, Marceline R-V High School
- J. Shane Robinson, University of Kentucky
Professional Growth: The Perceptions of Agricultural Science Preservice Teachers
- Donna M. Moore, Cornell University
- Travis D. Park, Cornell University
Allocation of Hours During the Student Teaching Experience
- Darcy J.C. Nekolny, Oakwood High School
- Tim Buttles, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Concurrent Session E: Columns C, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Theme: Extension Education
Chair: Roger Tormoehlen, Purdue University
Facilitator: Michael Retallick, Iowa State University
Developing Project and Life Skills Through Animal Science 4-H Project
- Deborah A. Boone, West Virginia University
- Jean M. Woloshuk, West Virginia University
- Harry N. Boone, Jr., West Virginia University
Cooperation Among Secondary Agricultural Educators and Extension Educators – A Qualitative Analysis
- Jacklyn A. Bruce, Pennsylvania State University
- Kristina G. Ricketts, Pennsylvania State University
Coverage of Corn-Based Ethanol: A Comparison of Objectivity in U.S. National Newspapers
- Kelsey Hall, Ohio State University
- Emily Rhoades, Ohio State University
Youth Farm Stand Project: Analysis of Program Planning and Initial Evaluation
- Jennifer E. Rivera, Michigan State University
- Ashley A. Brander, Michigan State University
Concurrent Session F: Columns D & E, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Theme: Academic Learning
Chair: Steve Harbstreit, Kansas State University
Facilitator: John Ewing, Pennsylvania State University
Exploring the Effects of Peer Teaching: Examining Change in Both the Students and the Classroom
- Jonathan J. Velez, Ohio State University
- Kattlyn J. Wolf, Ohio State University
- Jamie Cano, Ohio State University
Identifying Educational Needs of Learning Disabled Students in Illinois Agricultural Education Programs
- Seburn L. Pense, Southern Illinois University
Prior College Credit of First Semester Freshmen: Does it Help With Academic Success, Retention and Graduation?
- Amy R. Smith, University of Missouri
- Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri
Beginning Agriculture Teachers' Efficacy Toward Teaching Students with Special Needs
- Mollie S. Aschenbrener, University of Missouri
- Amanda L. Ross, Salisbury High School
- Bryan L. Garton, University of Missouri
