Brian Myers, Assistant Professor

Dr. Myers specializes in teaching and learning. His primary focus is on assisting agricultural educators integrate agriscience curriculum and teaching methods into their programs.

Education

• University of Florida, Ph.D., Agricultural Education, May 2004
• Southern Illinois University, M.S., Agriculture Education and Mechanization, May 1997
• Southern Illinois University, B.S., Agriculture, May 1996

Research Areas

• Agriscience Curriculum Development and Implementation
• Agriculture Teacher Education
• Design and Delivery of Professional Development

Recent Publications

Myers, B. E., & Dyer, J. E. (2005, May). Effects of Investigative Laboratory Instruction on Student Content Knowledge and Science Process Skill Achievement Across Learning Styles. Paper presented at the AAAE Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
*Outstanding Paper Presentation Award

Myers, B. E., & Dyer, J. E. (2005, February). Effects of Investigative Laboratory Instruction on Student Content Knowledge and Science Process Skill Achievement Across Learning Styles. Paper presented at the Southern Region-AAAE Annual Meeting, Little Rock, AR.

 Myers, B. E., & Dyer, J. E. (2004, May). A Comparison of the Attitudes and Perceptions of University Faculty and Administrators Toward Advising Undergraduate and Graduate Students and Student Organizations.  Paper presented at the 31st Annual National Agricultural Education Research Conference, St Louis, MO.

Awards

• 2005 Outstanding Paper Presentation, AAAE
• 2005 First Runner-up, Outstanding Paper Presentation, SR-AAAE
• 2004 Outstanding Journal Article, JSAER
• 2004 Second Runner-up, Outstanding Paper Presentation, NAERC
• 2004 First Runner-up, Outstanding Paper Presentation, SAERC
• 2004 Outstanding Graduate Student, Agricultural Education and Communication Dept
• 2004 NACTA Graduate Student Teaching Award
• 2003 First Runner-up, Outstanding Paper Presentation – Graduate Student, SAERC
• 2000 Outstanding Young Member Runner-up, IAVAT
• 1999 Most Inspirational Teacher Award, Western Illinois University

Courses Taught

• AEE 6767: Research Strategies in Agricultural Education & Communication
• AEE 6905 - Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Agricultural Teacher Education (odd years)
• AEE 4227: Laboratory Practices in Teaching Agriculture
• AEE 4504: Program Planning for Agricultural Education
• AEE 6905: Statistical Thinking (DDMS program only)
• AEE 6229: Laboratory Instruction: Theory & Practice (DDMS program only - even years)
• AEE 5301: Technical Skill Development I (DDMS program only - odd years)
• AEE 6767 - Research Strategies in Agricultural Education & Communication (DDMS program only - odd years)