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role of agriculture in reaching gifted and talented students by Cannon, J.G, Broyles, T.W, Hillison, J.H

“…The agricultural industry has become more sophisticated and, consequently, has a great need for talented employees. Attracting gifted and talented young people…”
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A Program Evaluation as Perceived by Program Graduates Show Program's Validity by Kantrovich, Adam J, Hillison, John, Duncan, Dennis

“…This research represents the findings of an evaluation of the two-year Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech. This study was designed to obtain…”
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Teacher Characteristics Related to the Adoption of Agriscience Curriculum in Virginia Middle School Agricultural Education Programs by Rudd, Rick D, Hillison, John H

“…Survey responses from 46 of 57 Virginia middle school agriculture teachers revealed positive attitudes toward agriscience, knowledge about the curriculum, and…”
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A Program Evaluation as Perceived by Program Graduates Show Program's Validity by Kantrovich, Adam J., Hillison, John, Duncan, Dennis

“…This research represents the findings of an evaluation of the two-year Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech. This study was designed to obtain…”
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Computer Anxiety Levels of Virginia Extension Personnel by Martin, Brenda L, Stewart, Daisy L, Hillison, John

“…Survey responses from 402 Virginia extension personnel showed that secretaries and younger staff had the lowest computer anxiety, technicians and older staff…”
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History of Extension Work in Virginia Prior to Smith-Lever by Hillison, John, Sutphin, Cathy M

“…Before the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, agricultural schools begun in 11 Virginia congressional districts in 1908 performed a great deal of extension work, such as…”
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When FFA Was King of the Radio Airwaves by Hillison, John, Williams, Sharon

“…From 1931-1944, Future Farmers of America made 157 radio broadcasts to acquaint the public with the organization's activities and its contribution to the war…”
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Using All the Tools Available to Vocational Education Researchers by Hillison, John

“…Recognizing that there are several tools available for conducting vocational education research, the author emphasizes two perspectives: (1) quantitative…”
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Congressional District Schools: Forerunner of Federally Supported Vocational Agriculture by Hillison, John

“…Before the Smith-Hughes Act, Congressional district agricultural schools in Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia provided an early example of federal support for…”
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Whatever Happened to the Supervisor of the Smith-Hughes Man? by Hillison, John

“…Formal supervision of agricultural education teachers by state supervisors began with the 1917 Smith-Hughes Act. Supervision has evolved from the "iron fist"…”
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Early American Vocational Education at New Harmony by Hillison, John

“…The New Harmony, Indiana, utopian society is described as the location of the first publicly supported vocational education program. Starting in 1826,…”
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Agricultural Teacher Education Preceding the Smith-Hughes Act by Hillison, John

“…The author describes the development of agricultural education as a profession during the early 20th century. Topics covered include (1) supply and demand of…”
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Theme: The Smith-Hughes Act at 70 by Hillison, John

“…Consists of seven articles dealing with the Smith-Hughes Act. Articles discuss (1) accomplishments, (2) the political ratification fight, (3) agricultural…”
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Why Undergraduates Chose Agricultural Education as a Major: 1980 vs. 1985 by Hillison, John

“…The authors examine long-term trends in agricultural education enrollment factors. They compared 1980 and 1985 students on factors influencing them to select…”
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Agriculture in the Classroom: Early 1900s Style by Hillison, John

“…Currently advocated agriculture teaching in the elementary classroom has historical precedents. Elementary agriculture curriculum in the early 20th century…”
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Agroterrorism in the U.S.: key security challenge for the 21st century by Cupp, O Shawn, Walker, 2nd, David E, Hillison, John

“…Agriculture is one of the easiest sectors of the U.S. economy to disrupt, and its disruption could have catastrophic consequences for the U.S. and world…”
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The Lessons for Contemporary Vocational Educators from the New Harmony Utopian Society by Hillison, John

“…The New Harmony Utopian Society established in southwestern Indiana in 1815 set many precedents from a social and educational perspective. None were more…”
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Using the Silent Language: Nonverbal Communication by Hillison, John

“…Nonverbal communication, including facial expressions, gestures, space, body orientation, and tone of voice, has important uses in technical classrooms and…”
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Communicating Humanism Nonverbally by Hillison, John

“…Discusses the importance of nonverbal communication by counselors in expressing humanistic feeling. Notes that facial expression (i.e., smiling) provides…”
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Theme: Professionalism. by Hillison, John

“…This series of articles on aspects of professionalism and the need for agricultural educators to possess them discusses professional organizations, dedication…”
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