The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the problem solving approach to the subject matter approach in teaching given units of instructions to students of varying learning styles. Results indicated that three distinct learning styles were present in high school agriculture classes (fieldindependent, field-dependent, field-neutral). The majority of students was field-indepe...

Arkansas agriculture teachers (N=259) were surveyed to obtain information needed by a planning committee studying the issue of science credit for agriculture. Objectives were to determine: (a) the level of support for granting science credit for agriculture; (b) teachers' support for methods of granting science credit for agriculture for agriculture; (c) teachers' support for methods of certify...

This article presents a strategy for integrating community service learning with community development. It builds upon two methods in rural development: needs assessment and incorporating public schools in the development process. The strategy provides a way to have a valid needs assessment using survey research and at the same time keep costs low and involvement of local people high. It also p...