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- Title
Concreting the Student Learning Experience in Agricultural Economics through Field Research Projects<sup>1</sup>.
- Authors
Curtis, Kynda R.; Mahon, Jennifer
- Abstract
In this study we evaluate the impacts of an experiential learning assignment in the form of a field research project on undergraduate student learning perceptions in an agricultural economics program. Data included a survey of all students completing the project and voluntary, open-ended interviews conducted by a non-course instructor. Results indicate students perceived the field project enhanced their learning over other assignments, especially with a higher frequency of interaction with industry professionals. Additionally, students stated an improved depth of content knowledge, improved professional understanding, and a deeper awareness of their strengths as a result of the field work project.
- Subjects
AGRICULTURAL economics; EXPERIENTIAL learning; UNDERGRADUATE education; STUDENT surveys; COLLEGE teachers; OPEN-ended questions; RESEARCH papers (Students); FIELDWORK (Educational method); PROFESSIONAL-student relations
- Publication
NACTA Journal, 2010, Vol 54, Issue 4, p16
- ISSN
0149-4910
- Publication type
Article