An Examination of Pre-Service Agricultural Science Teachers' Interest and Participation in International Experiences: Motivations and Barriers

Autor/inn/en	Murphrey, Theresa Pesl; Lane, Katy; Harlin, Julie; Cherry, Audie
Titel	An Examination of Pre-Service Agricultural Science Teachers' Interest and Participation in International Experiences: Motivations and Barriers
Quelle	In: Journal of Agricultural Education, 57 (2016) 1, S.12-29 (18 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1042-0541
Schlagwörter	Global Approach; Agricultural Education; Preservice Teacher Education; College Students; Barriers; Student Motivation; Student Participation; Mixed Methods Research; Online Surveys; Interviews; Preferences; Student Attitudes; Experiential Learning; Study Abroad; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Globales Denken; Agriculture; Education; Landwirtschaftliche Ausbildung; Landwirtschaft; Ausbildung; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Collegestudent; Schulische Motivation; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerverhalten; Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium
Abstract	The importance of creating global mindedness within pre-service agricultural science teachers through international experiences cannot be overstated. However, providing opportunities for international experiences and college students selecting to participate in these opportunities are two very different actions. Mechanisms must be put in place that can impact behavior and motivate participation. The theoretical framework for this study was based on the theory of planned behavior and motivation. Understanding why students do or do not participate in international experiences allows the development of programs to meet the targeted needs of students. The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate pre-service agricultural science teachers' perspectives of and motivation for international experiences in order to facilitate the development of effective international experiences. The methodology employed mixed methods that included both an online survey and interviews. The total population consisted of 39 college students of whom 31 completed the online survey and of these seven were interviewed. Findings revealed a preference for travel to a developed country as a group as well as the importance of hands-on activities and advance planning. The data provides suggestions for program planning and program preferences for college students preparing to be agricultural science teachers. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01