Allen Talbert

Professor
Education for Work and Community Program
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Youth Development and Agricultural Education

Research

Agricultural and Extension Education -- Under represented populations in agriculture, adult education. Talbert's research addresses the attitudes and perceptions of minorities towards agriculture.

Education

Ph.D.	Texas A&M University, 1992, Agricultural Education
M.S.	Virginia Tech University, 1990, Vocational-Technical Education
B.S.	Virginia Tech University, 1983, Agricultural Education

Selected Publications

• Talbert, B. A. & Edwin, J. (2008).  Preparation of agricultural education students to work with diverse populations.  Journal of Agricultural Education, 49(1), 32-41.

• Talbert, B. A., & Edwin, J. (2007).  Agricultural education faculty:  Are they prepared for diversity?  NACTA Journal, 51(2), 55-59.

• Talbert, B.A., Vaughn R., Croom, B., & Lee, J. (2007).  Foundations of Agricultural Education (2nd Edition).  Catlin, IL:  PEP Publishers, Inc.
  
  
• Talbert, B.A., & Balschweid, M.A. (2006).  Career aspirations of selected FFA members.  Journal of Agricultural Education, 47(2), 67-80
  
  
• Wakefield, D.B., Talbert, B.A., & Pense, S. (2006)  A descriptive study on the preparation of student teachers to work with diverse populations.  Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development, 2(1), available at http:/wed.siu.edu/Journal/ 
  
  
• Wakefield, D.B., Brandenburg, M.L., Talbert, B.A., & Pense, S. (2006).  Identifying the roles and challenges of female agricultural teachers employed in Illinois:  A descriptive study.  Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development 2(1), available at: http://wed.siu.edu/Journal/ 
          
• Talbert, B. A. (2005).  Enhancing opportunities for diverse secondary students:  Case study of an urban agricultural magnet school.  International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities, and Nations, 5.  Available at:  http://ijd.cgpublisher.com
  
  
• Talbert, B.A., & Balschweid, M.A. (2004).  Engaging students in the agricultural education model:  Factors affecting student participation in the National FFA Organization.  Journal of Agricultural Education, 45(1), 29-41.  Article is revised from a paper previously presented at a national research conference.
  
  
• Wakefield, D.B., & Talbert, B.A. (2003).  Historical narrative on the impact of the New Farmers of America (NFA) on selected past members.  Journal of Agricultural Education, 44(1), 95-104.  Article is revised from a paper previously presented at a national research conference.
  
  
• Talbert, B.A., Larke, A., Jr., & Jones, W.A. (1999).  Using a student organization to increase participation and success of minorities in agricultural discliplines.  Peabody Journal of Education, 74(2), 90-104.                             

Courses Taught

EDCI 285A	Multiculturalism and Education
EDCI 498E	Student Teaching in Agricultural Education
EDCI/YDAE 565	Principles of Adult Education
YDAE 566	Conflict Management in Agricultural and Extension Education

Professional Experience

2007-present	Professor of Youth Development and Agricultural Education Agricultural Education College of Agriculture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1999-2007	Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Agricultural Education College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1995-1999	Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Agricultural Education College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1994-1995	Visiting Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, Agricultural Education
1992-1994	Visiting Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Agricultural Education College of Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
1990-1992	Lecturer and Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
1989-1990	Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA
1987-1989	Junior High Level Teacher, Hanover County Public Schools, Mechanicsville, VA
1983-1987	Secondary Level Teacher, Albemarle County Public Schools, Crozet, VA