THE NEW AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

ESEE 2017 Transformative learning: new directions in agricultural extension and education

ESEE 2015, Chania, GreeceConference dates: July 4 – 7, 2017Conference Theme: Transformative learning: new directions in agricultural extension and educationThe 23rd European Seminar on Extension (and) Education (ESEE) will be held in the MediterraneanAgronomic Institute of Chania, and hosted by the Lab. of Agricultural Extension, Rural Systems &Rural Sociology, Dept. of Agricultural Economics &...

The Potential of Blended Learning in Agricultural Education of Ireland

The management of agricultural education faces on-going challenges to deliver current and effective materials in an approach that takes advantage of developments in education technology. In this article the use of blended learning was compared with the traditional approach for the instruction of theoretical materials in agricultural education. This study used a pre-test, post-test experimental ...

EU Enlargement: The New Member States and Agricultural Trade Potentials

Opportunities and Obstacles for Distance Education in Agricultural Education

A nationwide study using delphi techniques was conducted to develop consensus andprovide focus and direction for future research activities concerning the adoption of electronic communication, information, and imaging technologies for instructional use in agricultural education settings. A panel of 61 distance education experts were identified The four objectives were to identify the: I)positiv...

Leadership Education Courses and Programs in Departments of Agricultural Education

This national study of post-secondary departments of agricultural education examined leadership and human resource management/development course offerings, course characteristics, future department plans, backgrounds of faculty, and related outreach activities. The majority of the courses were offered for undergraduate credit and were predominately required courses for agricultural education de...