Presentation
Utah Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Genetic Engineering in the Classroom
Western Region Conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education
Document Type
Poster
Publisher
Utah State University
Location
Anchorage, AK
Publication Date
11-9-2019
Award Number
USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 2017-68010-25960
Funder
USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Disciplines
Abstract
Introduction and Need for Research
- A shortage of skilled college graduates
- Changes in agriculture influence an educator's ability to effectively teach agricultural topics, and variable beliefs about agriculture in the school community (i.e., students, parents, counselors) influence the number of students interested in agricultural careers
- Agricultural educators need to be trained with up-to-date information about issues and careers in agriculture
- Research Priority Area Three by preparing individuals to work in a global agriculture and natural resources workforce
Citation Information
Olivia Horning Hile, Tyson Sorensen and Kelsey Hall. "Utah Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Genetic Engineering in the Classroom" Western Region Conference of the American Association for Agricultural Education (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kelsey_hall/45/