Cooperatives with larger membership tended to utilize more sophisticated electronic media when contrasted with cooperatives with smaller membership. Most were very satisfied with their PSPF visit, however they expressed concern with the costs associated with their visit. Walk-through evaluations are being conducted in Agricultural Science Facilities. Information gathered will be used to design educational programs and to build rationale for updating facilities and equipment in the state of Texas. Instructional development workshop series will be held at collaborating institutions.
Emphasis is on teaching with instructional technology.
Information gained will be used to improve undergraduate education in the state of Texas. The impact was determined by the members' educational attainment, career choice, and community involvement. This research examines beginning agricultural science teachers' knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of livestock shows. Based on the teachers' responses, they were very confident in their ability to select, care for, and show traditional large animals, however they were much less confident in their ability to work with smaller animals. With these problems identified, preservice teacher preparation programs can make curricular modifications to better prepare teachers in the animal agriculture industry.