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- Title
Assessment of Egyptian Agricultural Technical School Instructors' Ability to Implement Experiential Learning Activities.
- Authors
Barrick, R. Kirby; Samy, Mohamed M.; Roberts, T. Grady; Thoron, Andrew C.; Easterly III, R. G.
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of ATS instructors in Egypt related to implementing experiential learning in the form of internships. In July 2007, 90 ATS instructors attended workshops focused on conducting internship experiences. Self-perceived competency of ATS instructors to implement internships was assessed immediately following in service training. Approximately a year later (June 2008), ATS instructors The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions of ATS instructors in Egypt related to implementing experiential learning in the form of internships. In July 2007, 90 ATS instructors attended workshops focused on conducting internship experiences. Self-perceived competency of ATS instructors to implement internships was assessed immediately following in service training. Approximately a year later (June 2008), ATS instructors' self-perceived importance and application of internship competencies were assessed. A discrepancy score (Borich, 1980) was also calculated. Results indicated that: (a) at the conclusion of the initial workshop, ATS instructors felt competent to implement internship activities with their students; (b) a year later, ATS instructors felt that all the competencies had high importance, but their ability to apply the competencies was slightly lower; and (c) there were discrepancies on all competencies, with the largest discrepancies focused on explaining internships. self-perceived importance and application of internship competencies were assessed. A discrepancy score (Borich, 1980) was also calculated. Results indicated that: (a) at the conclusion of the initial workshop, ATS instructors felt competent to implement internship activities with their students; (b) a year later, ATS instructors felt that all the competencies had high importance, but their ability to apply the competencies was slightly lower; and (c) there were discrepancies on all competencies, with the largest discrepancies focused on explaining internships.
- Subjects
EGYPT; EXPERIENTIAL learning; APPRENTICESHIP programs; TEACHER training; TEACHER education research
- Publication
Journal of Agricultural Education, 2011, Vol 52, Issue 3, p6
- ISSN
1042-0541
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5032/jae.2011.03006