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CTE Research and Professional Development Conference
Las Vegas Hilton
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Room
ACTER Registration	Registration Foyer
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM	Room
Opening Session	Ballroom E
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Room
Research Session Distance Teaching and Learning in CTE	Ballroom D
Session Chair: Lonnie G. Wright, University of Nevada Las Vegas Discussant: Leane Skinner, Auburn University "Spheres of Reality:"A Conceptualization of Desktop Virtual Environments in Career and Technical Education and an Implementation Training Model Lynna J. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University Floyd Ausburn, Oklahoma State University Using Web-based Journaling to Encourage Reflective Learning in an Alternative Certification Program for Career and Technical Teachers Janet Zaleski Burns, Georgia State University Donna Wolosin, National University, San Diego Characteristics of Successful and Unsuccessful Technical College Students in Online and Face-to-face Mathematics Classes Paul W. Godfrey, University of Georgia Roger B. Hill, University of Georgia
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Room
Research Session Academic Integration in CTE	Ballroom F
Session Chair: Abby Robinson, Purdue University Discussant: Jeff Allen, University of North Texas Teacher Feedback on Reading Strategy Use in Career and Technical Education Laura A. Santamaria, Cornell University Travis D. Park, Cornell University Barrett L. Keene, Cornell University Elizabeth van der Mandele, Cornell University Marissa K. Taylor, Cornell University Antonia Richards, Cornell University A Taxonomic Description of the Academic Learning Objectives Employed in CTE Programs and Courses of Study Matt Spindler, State University of New York at Oswego Evaluating the Mathematics Achievement Levels of Selected Groups of Students Participating in the State FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event Kirk C. Edney, Texas A&M University Tim H. Murphy, Texas A&M University
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Room
Symposium	Ballroom G
The Use of Case Studies in CTE Research Carsten Schmidtke, University of Arkansas Karen Alexander, Texas Tech University
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Room
Break	Foyer
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Room
Research Session Career Choice and Development in CTE	Ballroom D
Session Chair: Victoria Lawrence, University of Nevada Las Vegas Discussant: Morgan Lewis, The Ohio State University, NRCCTE The Complex Structure of Teacher Turnover Intention: Multi-structural Relationships among Organizational Culture, Job Autonomy, and Turnover Intention in CTE Teachers Ji Hoon Song , Oklahoma State University Jon Martens, Oklahoma State University Belinda McCharen, Oklahoma State University Lynna Ausburn, Oklahoma State University Career and Technical Programs of Study and Early Indicators of Engineering College Retention Belinda McCharen, Oklahoma State University Demographic Variables, High School Curriculum Tracking, and Occupational Aspirations as Predictors of Employment Status Edward C. Fletcher Jr., University of South Florida The Balance of Job Expectations and Family Responsibilities: Is it Different for Males and Females? Katie Murray, North Carolina State University Jim Flowers, North Carolina State University
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Room
Research Session Work Profile Characteristics of CTE Teachers	Ballroom F
Session Chair: Abby Robinson, Purdue University Discussant: Howard Gordon, University of Nevada Las Vegas A Qualitative Analysis of Teachers' Conceptions of Agriculture Shawn M. Anderson, Oregon State University Jonathan J. Velez, Oregon State University Greg Thompson, Oregon State University Desired Characteristics of Beginning Agricultural Education Instructors as Perceived by School Administrators Daniel D. Foster, The Pennsylvania State University John C. Ewing, The Pennsylvania State University Ayla R. Detwiler, The Pennsylvania State University Components of Teacher Identity as Indicated by Clinical Faculty Katherine E. McKee, Virginia Tech University Donna M. Moore, Virginia Tech University
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Room
Symposium	Ballroom G
Building Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks that Inform Research Neil A. Knobloch, Purdue University
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM	Room
ACTER Luncheon	Ballroom B
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM	Room
Poster Session Set-up Steve McCaskey, Presiding	Foyer
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Room
Research Session Professional Development in CTE	Ballroom D
Session Chair: Dimitra L. Jackson, Iowa State University Discussant: Reynaldo Martinez, Valdosta State University Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory Management Professional Development Needs of Texas Agricultural Education Student Teachers P. Ryan Saucier, Ph.D., Texas State University Billy R. McKim, Texas A&M University Professional Development Needs of Idaho Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers: Program Management Sally E. Arnett, Northern Illinois University Allen Kitchel, University of Idaho John Cannon, University of Idaho Dennis Duncan, University of Georgia The Four Educational Process Competencies and Professional Development Needs of Extension Educators in the North Central Region of the United States Nav R. Ghimire, Iowa State University Robert A. Martin, Iowa State University
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Room
Research Session Program Impact, Assessment, and Evaluation in CTE	Ballroom F
Session Chair: Barbara Young, University of Nevada Las Vegas Discussant: Cynthia Pellock, Pennsylvania State University Development of Thematic Constructs and Assessment of Items to Examine Effectiveness of U.S. Marine Corps Technical-Vocational Training Dan Lathers, North Carolina State University James E. Bartlett, North Carolina State University Career and Technical Education Program's Influences on Post-Release Outcomes for Offenders in Virginia Rosemaliza Mohd Kamalludeen Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, International Islamic University Malaysia The Use of Workforce Assessment as a Component of CTE Program Evaluation Kenneth R. Bartlett, University of Minnesota Nicole Schleif, University of Minnesota Mauvalyn M. Bowen, University of Technology, Jamaica
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Room
Symposium	Ballroom G
Applying the Happenstance Learning Theory John Krumboltz, Stanford University
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Room
Symposium	Ballroom E
Research–in–Progress: Enhancing CTE Research Cynthia Pellock, The Pennsylvania State University Daniel Foster, The Pennsylvania State University John C. Ewing, The Pennsylvania State University George Haber, Old Dominion University Carsten Schmidtke, University of Arkansas S. Theresa Wheeler, Mississippi State University
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM	Room
Break	Foyer
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM	Room
Poster Sessions	Registration Foyer
Online Contract Training in Community and Technical Colleges: A Cross-Case Analysis of Five Institutions Rod P. Githens, University of Louisville Kristin B. Wilson, University of Louisville Fashaad L. Crawford, University of Louisville Timothy M. Sauer, University of Louisville Denise Cumberland, University of Louisville Developing a Theoretical Competency Model for Students with Special Needs through the Integration of Various Emerging Technologies Holly McVay, Oklahoma State University Vallery Feltman, Oklahoma State University Career and Technical Education Program's Influences on Post-Release Outcomes for Offenders in Virginia Rosemaliza Mohd Kamalludeen Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and International Islamic University Malaysia Needs Assessment of Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers for Teaching Students with Disabilities Letitia J. Killman, Texas Tech University Karen L. Alexander, Texas Tech University Developing a Zoo-Based Assessment to Measure Science Interest and Knowledge Noah Shields, Purdue University Neil Knobloch, Purdue University Exploring a Postsecondary Organization Providing Work and Personal Human Resource Education: Integrating Action Research in Doctoral Education James Bartlett, North Carolina State University Bo Boylan, North Carolina State University Jim Hale, North Carolina State University Paul Williams, North Carolina State University Are They Diggin' It? An Analysis of a Horticulture Career Development Event General Knowledge Exam Amy Jones, Purdue University Kathryn Orvis, Purdue University Neil Knobloch, Purdue University Do Differences Exist in Learning Style Preferences of Freshman and Senior Students in Agricultural Sciences? Dwayne Pavelock, Sam Houston State University Dominick Fazarro, Sam Houston State University Doug Ullrich, Sam Houston State University Students with Special Needs in Family and Consumer Sciences Education: Meeting the Challenge Renecia Lovelace, University of Georgia Bettye P. Smith, University of Georgia The History of Vocational Teacher Education at the Ohio State University Matt Yauk, The Ohio State University Tai Brannon, The Ohio State University Ken Schaefer, The Ohio State University Christopher Zirkle, The Ohio State University Blogs: Engaging the Voice of the Silent Craig L. McPherson, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Beth Winfrey Freeburg, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Current Status of Female Agriscience Teachers in Texas with Regard to Hiring Perceptions and Technology Adoption Kirk C. Edney, Texas A&M University Chanda Elbert, Texas A&M University Life Science Education Signature Area (LSESA): An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Contextual Application of STEM Learning Neil A. Knobloch, Purdue University Levon T. Esters, Purdue University Developing Human Capacity through Learner-Centered Teaching Approaches at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Neil A. Knobloch, Purdue University Levon T. Esters, Purdue University Orlenthea S. McGowan, Langston University Bruce W. McGowan, Langston University Student Interactions and Concept Mapping in Online Courses of Study Matt Spindler, SUNY Oswego Agricultural Mechanics Skills Needed For Beginning Teachers In Secondary Agricultural Education Charles Totty, Murray State University Ryan Anderson, Murray State University Dwayne Driskill, Murray State University Kentucky Agricultural Education Teachers' Attitudes Toward Mathematics Integration Justin Gossett, Murray State University Ryan Anderson, Murray State University Dwayne Driskill, Murray State University Perceptions of Superintendents in Kentucky Secondary Schools Regarding Students Enrollment and Integrated Mathematics Matthew Silvey, Murray State University Ryan Anderson, Murray State University An Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory Needs Assessment Kay Kass, Murray State University Ryan Anderson, Murray State University Dwayne Driskill, Murray State University Perceptions of Superintendents in Kentucky Secondary Schools Regarding Agriculture Program Support Matthew P. Silvey, Murray State University Ryan Anderson, Murray State University Determining Post-Secondary Agricultural Students Mechanics Skill level Prior to Enrollment To An Introductory Mechanics Course David Crouch, Murray State University Matthew Silvey, Murray State University Ryan Anderson, Murray State University Dwayne Driskill, Murray State University Incoming Undergraduate's Self-Reported Usage of Global Positioning Systems Ryan Anderson, Murray State University Whitney Peake, Murray State University Jason Massey, Murray State University The Ongoing Consequences of the Carl D. Perkins Act Within-state Funding Formula on the Operational Infrastructure of CTE: A Modified Policy Delphi Study Robert Adam Manley, Western Michigan University Daisy Stewart, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Occupational Supply and Demand: The Influence of Labor Market Demands and Student-Interests on Community College Program Planning Orville Blackman, University Of Louisville
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM	Room
ACTER Business Meeting Frankie Santos Laanan, Presiding	Ballroom E
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Room
Reception	Ballroom G