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Science, Math, Social Studies, And Language Arts Achievement Of High School Students In Complete Programs Of Agriscience Education, Dennis W. Duncan, John C. Ricketts, Todd Shultz
Science, Math, Social Studies, And Language Arts Achievement Of High School Students In Complete Programs Of Agriscience Education, Dennis W. Duncan, John C. Ricketts, Todd Shultz
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
The purpose of this descriptive and comparative study was to describe the academic achievement of FFA (Future Farmers of America) members in a complete program of agriscience at Jackson County Comprehensive High School (JCCHS). A secondary purpose was to compare science, math, social studies, and language arts achievement of senior agriscience students/FFA members to the achievement of all seniors at JCCHS. The findings indicate that senior agriscience students/FFA members had a higher percentage of students achieving at the highest level (Pass Plus) of Language Arts on the GHSGT (Georgia High School Graduation Test) than the remaining student population at JCCHS. …
Career And Technical Education Teacher Preparation Trends: A Pilot Study, Paul Asunda
Career And Technical Education Teacher Preparation Trends: A Pilot Study, Paul Asunda
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
The purpose of this pilot study was to examine trends in CTE teacher preparation programs in the last 5 years. This descriptive pilot study utilized a self-reporting survey to collect data about CTE program enrollment requirements; CTE certification areas; enrollment with regard to gender, graduation rates, and alternative teacher certification. Findings of this study tend to lead to the questions: Where do we lose individuals interested in pre service CTE teacher programs; and on what basis should CTE educators, design, develop, and implement appropriate and effective programs that can attract, recruit, retain and sustain interested individuals into CTE teacher education …
First-Generation Students In Higher Education: Issues Of Employability In A Knowledge Based Economy, Malar Hirudayaraj
First-Generation Students In Higher Education: Issues Of Employability In A Knowledge Based Economy, Malar Hirudayaraj
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
This paper explores the issues around the transition of first-generation students in higher education into the knowledge based economy. It discusses how the lack of parental education deprives first-generation students of the cultural capital that is transmitted through the family and how this influences the acquisition of the “soft currencies” that employers expect them to demonstrate in this economy. The article stresses the need for focused research on understanding the problems faced by these students with regard to their employability and actual employment, specifically in the context of mass higher education. It highlights the need for research that could inform …
Leveraging Generational Diversity In Today’S Workplace, Matthew Legas, Cynthia Howard Sims
Leveraging Generational Diversity In Today’S Workplace, Matthew Legas, Cynthia Howard Sims
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
Generational diversity has been noted as an obstacle for many U.S. organizations, yet there is a lack of understanding of how to leverage generational diversity in the workplace. This unawareness could be disastrous for companies wanting to increase economic wealth through human capital. The purpose of this paper is to identify the dilemma that exists when multiple generations coexist in the workplace and identify strategies that promote efficiency and improve employee communication and morale. The authors recommend developing new and innovative diversity training and incorporating an intergenerational mentoring program.