Summer Agricultural Program Activities

Education in the United States today has often been solely knowledge-based. It has emphasized reading and discussion of topics such as reasons for conflict and “show-and-tell” about science, social science, and math. However, knowledge acquisition and skill development are not synonymous. In occupational preparation, skill development may become as important as knowledge acquisition, or knowledge acquisition may become dependent upon skill development in order for knowledge acquisition to be achieved. In vocational education, where preparation for employment is a prime consideration, one must consider both knowledge acquisition and skill development through “doing” experiences.