Semester
Summer
Date of Graduation
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
College
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
Department
Agricultural & Extension Education
Committee Chair
Deborah A. Boone.
Abstract
Guidance or vocational counselors have a strong influence over student placement in agricultural education programs. A descriptive research design using a mailed questionnaire was used for this study to determine methods used by West Virginia high school guidance counselors to determine student placement in agricultural education classes. The study found that a majority of the guidance counselors do not have an agricultural background. A majority of the counselors report enrolling students in agricultural programs regardless of their college or career goals. Counselors view agricultural teachers as concerned for students' achievement and personal growth and believe agricultural educators should be involved in scheduling students. While counselors are not fully aware of all facets of the agricultural program, they respect the agricultural instructors and the program.
Recommended Citation
Shipman, Nicole Riggle, "West Virginia High School Guidance Counselors Perceptions and Interactions with Agricultural Education Programs in Their Schools" (2013). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 3618.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/3618