A Study on Factors Influencing the Quality of Secondary Agricultural Education

Movahed Mohammadi, Hamid; Alirezaie, Mina; Shabanali Fami, Hossein; Pour Atashi, Mahtab

doi:10.22059/ijaedr.2014.51583

A Study on Factors Influencing the Quality of Secondary Agricultural Education

Document Type : Research Paper

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10.22059/ijaedr.2014.51583

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study factors influencing the quality of secondary agricultural education from the viewpoints of teachers and students. The research method used was a descriptive and correlation design. Data was collected using questionnaire. The statistical population of this study included all agricultural teachers (N=21) and students (N= 86) at secondary agricultural school in Hajiabad County- which is located in the province of Hormozgan. Content validity of the questionnaire was tested by a panel of experts. A pilot study was conducted for testing the reliability and improving the questionnaire. Reliability of the instrument determined by Cronbach’s Alpha (>0.7). SPSS version 11.5 was used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that from teachers’ viewpoint, the quality of education was good. In contrast, from students’ viewpoint, the quality of education was medium. The quality of farm instruments, teachers’ skill in the subject matter, use of suitable teaching method, use of educational films, and students’ interest to educational major were the important factors, which influence the quality of secondary agricultural education.

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