How Tenth Grade Students Perceive Agriculture And Environmental Science: Comparison By Gender And Ethnicity

Abstract

This study addresses the issue of student perceptions of agricultural education in relationship to academic subjects, including gender and ethnicity differences. The study focused on a contemporary curricula problem concerning the integration of academic and vocational subjects. The study was a part of a comprehensive research and evaluation project that will assist school administrators, teachers and guidance counselors to respond to a State Department Mandate for curriculum development, guidance and career counseling; and to implement a Carl Perkins funded Agricultural Technology Preparation Initiative. The model for this analysis could be used with other technology preparation projects in agricultural education.