Abstract
This qualitative study utilized focus group interviews of secondary Illinois agricultural education teachers to investigate the continuing problem of student recruitment into teacher preparation pro-grams of agricultural education. Using signal theory, image theory and person-organization fit theory, the researchers identified five themes relating to recruitment issues: time, the economy, family, technology and image. Each theme is described through the words of the participants and solutions are suggested for improving recruitment.
Recommended Citation
Calvin, Jennifer and Pense, Seburn L. "Barriers and Solutions to Recruitment Strategies of Students into Post-Secondary Agricultural Education Programs: A Focus Group Approach." Journal of Agricultural Education 54, No. 4 (Jan 2013): 45-57. doi:10.5032/jae.2013.04045.