An Examination of Texas Agricultural Education Regarding Absence of Diverse Students

<p>This study was designed to investigate reasons for, and issues regarding, the lack of diversity in the department of agriculture and the Future Farmers of America (FFA). Data for this research were collected, studied, and analyzed. Data were examined to identify explanations for the lack of interest in agriculture among diverse students, and the lack of interest among school administrators and teachers to encourage studies in agriculture among the diverse. The analysis of data verified the existence of a real need for more disquiet in the differences of attitudes among diverse students regarding agriculture and agriculture programs, such as FFA. The findings from the study provided school administrators with conclusions related to the necessity for more concern for encouraging diverse students, as well as all students, to take a greater interest in agriculture. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Secondary Education and Educational Leadership

Year dc:date.available

2017

Author dc:creator

• Denson, John D

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Patrick Jenlink
• Dr. Karen Embry Jenlink
• Dr. Pauline Sampson

• Agriculture
• Education
• Diversity
• National FFA Organization
• Vocational Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/108

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.sfasu.edu:etds-1116