Perry Dustin K, Smalley Scott W, Pate Michael L
Agricultural Education in the Department of Agricultural and Technology Education at Montana State University, 230 Linfield Hall, Bozeman, MT, 59717.
Agricultural Education in the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies at Iowa State University, 217 Curtiss Hall, Ames, IA 50011.
J Agric Educ. 2020 Sep 30;61(3):294-307.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of utilizing an evidence based, "Train the Trainer" approach to increase the safety knowledge and awareness of secondary students. Participating teachers attended a 10-hour, inquiry-based summer training workshop utilizing National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operations Program (NSTMOP) materials focusing on roll-over protection structures, mini-tilt table construction, and on-farm tractor risk assessments. Teachers incorporated workshop lessons into existing curricula. Students completed pretests prior to instruction and posttests after instructional units were delivered. A total of 118 students provided completed pre- and posttests, with most students identifying as male and more than half enrolled in ninth grade. Wilcoxon Sign-Rank test showed students' posttests were statistically significantly (Z =-5.22, p < .001) higher than pre-tests. Student performance in this study suggests the Fair Labor Standards Act exemption provided for youth between the ages of 14 and 15 years old who have completed specific safety training needs to be revisited. Additionally, increasing the age restriction for hazardous occupations in agriculture would be consistent with other industries. In order for students to learn agricultural safety in the classroom setting, teachers participating in this study may consider preparation and continuing education programs that incorporate more production-based experiences focused on safety.
本研究的目的是确定采用基于证据的“培训培训师”方法来提高中学生安全知识和意识的有效性。参与的教师参加了为期10小时的基于探究的暑期培训工作坊，该工作坊使用了国家安全拖拉机和机械操作计划（NSTMOP）的材料，重点是翻车保护结构、小型倾斜台建造以及农场拖拉机风险评估。教师将工作坊课程纳入现有课程。学生在教学前完成预测试，在教学单元授课后完成后测试。共有118名学生提供了完整的预测试和后测试，大多数学生为男性，超过一半的学生就读于九年级。威尔科克森符号秩检验显示，学生的后测试在统计学上显著高于预测试（Z = -5.22，p <.001）。本研究中的学生表现表明，需要重新审视《公平劳动标准法》为完成特定安全培训的14至15岁青少年提供的豁免规定。此外，提高农业危险职业的年龄限制将与其他行业保持一致。为了让学生在课堂环境中学习农业安全知识，参与本研究的教师可能会考虑开展更多结合以安全为重点的生产性经验的准备和继续教育项目。
