Edward A Franklin

Interests

Research

Agriculture student perceived self-efficacy in Performing Agriculture Technology Skills

Teaching

Renewable Energy applications to Agricultural Education

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Franklin, E. A. (2013). Sustainable Energy Sources. In Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics(pp 739-766). Orland Park, Il: American Technical Publishers (ATP).
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  My role was to contribute to this chapter when the textbook was originally published in 2013. In 2016, I was invited by the publisher to re-view and edit this chapter (Chapter 29), as well as another chapter (Chapter 9 - Surveying) to update the material for the release of a second edition in 2017.
• Franklin, E. A. (2019). Sustainable Energy Systems. In Agricultural Technical Systems and Mechanics ( Second Edition)(p. 861). Orland Park, Ill: American Technical Publishers.

Journals/Publications

• Franklin, E. A. (2020). Alternative Energy Sources: Is the Topic Suitable for School-Based Agricultural Education?. The Agricultural Education Magazine, 14-15.
• Franklin, E. A. (2017). Calculations for a Grid-Connected Solar Energy System. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publications.
• Franklin, E. A. (2020). Alternative Energy Sources: Is the Topic Suitable for School-Based Agricultural Education?. The Agricultural Education Magazine.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015). Demystifying The Solar Module. The University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension Factsheet.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015). Hand Tools Used for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Fact Sheet.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015). Mounting Your Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System. The University of Arizona Colelge of Agriculture & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015). Solar PV System Components. The University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015). Type of Solar Photovoltaic Systems. The University of Arizona College of Agriculture & LIfe Sciences Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016). HAND TOOLS USED FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS. The University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016). Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Site Assessment. The University of Arizona Collge of Agriculture & Life Sciences Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet, 5.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015). Preparing Job Operation Sheets (JOS) for Laboratory Instruction. NACTA Journal, 59(3), 263-264.
• Franklin, E., & Armbruster, J. (2012). An Internal Evaluation of The National FFA Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event Through Analysis of Individual and Team Scores From 1996-2006. Journal of Agricultural Education, 51(1), 1-10.
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  e1 DOI: 10.5032/jae.2012.01001
• Franklin, E., & Molina, Q. (2012). Teacher Induction Programs in Agricultural Education: Description of the Role of AAAE Higher Education Teacher Preparation Programs. Journal of Agricultural Education, 53(1), 1-10.
• Franklin, E. (2011). Greenhouse Facility Management Experts Identification of Competencies and Teaching Methods to Support Secondary Agricultural Education Instructors: A Modified Delphi. Journal of Agricultural Education, 52(4), 150-161.
• Franklin, E. (2011). Preparing effective demonstrations for the classroom and laboratory. Teaching Tips. NACTA Journal, 55(2), 92-93.
• Franklin, E. A. (2008). DESCRIPTION OF THE USE OF GREENHOUSE FACILITIES BY SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS IN ARIZONA. Journal of Agricultural Education, 49(3), 34-45. doi:10.5032/jae.2008.03034
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  The purpose of this study was to determine the status and use of greenhouse laboratory facilities by secondary agricultural education instructors in Arizona. Specific objectives were to determine the number of programs with operating greenhouses, types of operating systems, how the facilities are used in the local program, level of preparation of instructors to use greenhouses, use of greenhouse to meet science standards, and barriers to the use of greenhouses. Findings suggest that 75% of agricultural education programs in Arizona have a greenhouse. Teachers are more likely to use the greenhouse for classroom instruction, SAE, and fundraising and less likely to use it for CDE training and agriscience research. Teachers are likely to use a greenhouse to teach to state science standards. Most teachers have little or no postsecondary preparation or previous work experience in horticulture prior to entering teaching and are not satisfied with quantity or quality of use of their greenhouse. Teachers are supportive of a university-level course to prepare preservice teachers to use a greenhouse for education. Lack of funding and experience are perceived barriers to not having a greenhouse as part of the local agricultural education program.

Proceedings Publications

• Franklin, E. A. (2017, October). Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Water Pumping Team Activity: Description of an Experiential Learning Experience. In 36th Annual National Agricultural Mechanics Professional Development Committee (NAMPC) Blue-RIbbon Research Presentations, 36th.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016, September). Western AAAE Research Conference Proceedings - 2106. In Western Region AAAE Conference, 35, 397.
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  Research paper and research & innovative poster abstracts submitted, peer-reviewed, and presented at the 35th AAAE Western Region Research Conference hosted by the Department of Agricultural Education, The University of Arizona, Tucson, September 19-21, 2016 at the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch.
• Franklin, E. (2011, September). Demographic Profile and Pre-Course Experience of Students Enrolled in an Introductory Agriculture Technology Management Course: A Pilot Study. In National Agricultural Mechanics Professional Development Blue-Ribbon Paper Seminar 29.
• Lester, M., & Franklin, E. (2011, September). Examination of factors related to student performance in a state-level career development event. In National Agricultural Mechanics Professional Development Blue-Ribbon Paper Seminar 29.

Presentations

• Franklin, E. A. (2016, Feburary). Agriculture Technology & Engineering: Solar PV Demonstration. Southwest Agriculture Summit. Arizona Western College, Yuma, AZ: University of Arizona, Arizona Western College.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016, June). Cultivating Solar Energy Experiences: Evaluation of a Hands-on Workshop. NACTA Conference. Honolulu., Hawaii: NACTA.
• Franklin, E. A. (2013, Summer). Project Imuris: An International Microteaching Experience. NACTA Conference. Blacksburg, VA: NACTA.
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  One of the challenges often faced by secondary agricultural education teachers is determining how to involve limited or non-English speaking students in the local program curriculum. How can teacher-education programs prepare young teachers for classroom situations where language barriers may limit students from becoming fully engaged in classroom learning? What happens when a limited-English student is immersed into the agricultural education classroom? Department faculty members traveled to Imuris in January 2012 to meet with local officials, tour local agriculture, and visit the local preparatory school (also known as a CVETA,) to understand how agriculture instruction takes place in a Mexican preparatory school.The purpose of the activity was two-fold: (1) to provide preservice agricultural education student teachers with an opportunity to travel to a community in Mexico to make presentations to agriculture students and faculty; (2) to provide student teachers with an awareness of local culture in a Mexican agricultural community. During a visit to Imuris in March 2012, a meeting was conducted with the school director and three agriculture instructors to present a proposal of our idea for a visit to make classroom presentations about hydroponic demonstration systems. A date for the visit was set. Funding for materials and travel were secured from a university Faculty/Student Interaction Grant for $450.00. Classroom materials for constructing hydroponic demonstration systems and tri-fold boards were acquired over the summer. Student teachers self-selected into small groups, decided on type of system to construct, and spent multiple class sessions constructing simple systems, develop teaching materials, and preparing presentations. With the assistance of two Spanish-speaking agricultural technology management students, Job Operation Sheets (JOS) for systems were translated from English to Spanish and copies made for handouts.On the day of the trip, our liaison and his assistant, and two Spanish-speaking students traveled with 7 student teachers and one faculty. The trip itinerary included a scheduled stop at the Municipal Palace to meet with the Mayor of the community and the Cultural Minister before heading to the school. As a part of the welcome, the entire school was present at an outdoor ramada where our students were introduced and was followed by a folklorico dance presentation by several CVETA students.Four classrooms were set up for the presentations. Each group of student teachers made four concurrent presentations to groups of 30-40 high school and middle school students, faculty, and invited community guests. Student teachers worked with the translators to communicate information to the classroom audience. Each presentation lasted 20 to 30 minutes.At the completion of the presentations the materials were left with the CVETA faculty for future use. Following the presentations, a carne asada luncheon was provided by the school faculty and local officials at a nearby ranch. Following lunch, certificates of appreciation were presented to each student teacher by the Mayor and the school director. One comment from a student regarding the presentation was The remainder of the day included a tour of the school greenhouse, and local community. Following the activity, each student teacher was asked to provide a written reflection of his/her experience.

Poster Presentations

• Franklin, E. A. (2024, September). Home Lab Advantage: Build It. Bring It. Boast of It.. Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference. California State University, Chico.
• Franklin, E. A., & McPherson, R. (2024, Septemeber). Introducing Drone Technology to Agriculture Students in a University Laboratory Course. Western Region American Association of Agricultural Education. California State University, Chico.
• McPherson, R., & Franklin, E. A. (2024, September). Summer Drone Camp for Middle School Students: Recruitment Effort for SBAE. Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference. California State University, Chico.
• Franklin, E. A. (2022). Incorporating Drone Technology into an Undergraduate Agriculture Technology Course. AAAE National Research Conference - Innovative Poster Session. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: AAAE.
• Franklin, E. A., Franklin, E. A., McPherson, R., McPherson, R., Truman, M., & Truman, M. (2022, May). Incorporating Drone Technology into an Undergraduate Agriculture Technology Course. American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) National Research Conference. Oklahoma City, OK: AAAE.
• Link, J., Link, J., Franklin, E. A., Franklin, E. A., Torres, R. M., Torres, R. M., Molina, Q., & Molina, Q. (2022, September). Mock Roof Project for Installation of Demonstration Solar Array by University Students. Western Region Amercian Association of Agricultural Education. Las Cruces, New Mexico: AAAE.
• Link, J., Link, J., Franklin, E. A., Franklin, E. A., Torres, R. M., Torres, R. M., Molina, Q., & Molina, Q. (2022, September). Using a Mobile Demonstration Cart to Introduce Solar PV System to College Students. Western Region American Associaotn of Agricultural Education Research Conference. Las Cruces, New Mexico: AAAE.
• Rybin, J., Rybin, J., Franklin, E. A., Franklin, E. A., Shirley, V., Shirley, V., Chief, K., & Chief, K. (2022, September).

  Teaching Core Subjects and Traditional Food Knowledge through Farm-to-School (F2S) Curriculum: The Useability and Cultural-Relevance of Garden Lessons serving Diné youth at an Off-Grid Charter School in Leupp, Arizona.

  . Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference. Las Cruces, New Mexico: AAAE.
• Franklin, E. A., Anderson, R., & Priesner, N. (2021, September). Filling the Gap: Landscape Horticulture Professional Development Opportunities for School-Based Agriculture Educators. Western Region AAAE Conference. Bozeman, Montana: AAAE.
• Franklin, E. A., McPherson, R., & Truman, M. (2021, May). Incorporating Drone Technology into an Undergraduate Agriculture Technology Course. AAAE National Research Conferences. Virtual Conference: AAAE.
• Andersen, R., Franklin, E. A., & Preisner, N. (2020, May). The Irrigation Association’s Agriculture Faculty Academy: Addressing Complex Problems. American Association of Agricultural Educators (AAAE) National Conference. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: American Association of Agricultural Educators (AAAE).
• Franklin, E. A., & Moore, J. D. (2020, September). Solar Clovers: Using Solar to Engage 4-H Members in Hands-On STEM Activities. Western Region AAAE Conference. Bozeman, Montana, Online: American Association of Agricultural Educators.
• Franklin, E. A., Shoemaker, J., & Liddicoat, S. (2020, September). eaching DC Electricity with a Standard-Alone Solar PV Lab Demonstration Board. 2020 WRAAE Online Conference. Online, Bozeman, MT: American Association for Agricultural Educators.
• Franklin, E. A., Walz, K., & Temple, G. (2020, September). CREATE: A Renewable Energy Professional Development Program. 2020 WRAAE Online Conference. Online, Bozeman, MT: American Association for Agricultural Educators.
• Franklin, E. A. (2019, October). Stand-Alone Solar Demonstration Lab Board for Teaching Electricity Concepts. National Agricultural Mechanics Professional Development Event Committee (NAMPDC) Blue-Ribbon Research Presentations. National FFA Convention, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN: NAMPDC and American Technical Publishers (ATP.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016, June). Pre-Course University Student Perceptions of Renewable Energy Sources. NACTA National Research Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii: NACTA Journal.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016, June). The Mock Well: A Solar Water Pumping Demonstration Project. NACTA Research Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii: NACTA.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016, May). Integrating Solar Photovoltaic Technology into Agricultural Education: Benefits and Challenges. American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) National Research Conference. Kansas City, MO: American Association for Agricultural Education.
• Franklin, E. A. (2016, May). The Mock Well: Constructing a Solar-Powered Water Pumping Demonstration Project. American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) National Research Conference. Kansas City, MO: American Association for Agricultural Education.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015, June). Integrating Solar Photovoltaic Technology into Agricultural Education: Benefits & Implications. NACTA Conference. University of Georgia, Athens, GA: NACTA Journal.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015, October). Integrating Solar Photovoltaic Technology into Agricultural Education: Benefits and Challenges. National Agriculture Mechanics Professional Development Committee (NAMPDC) Blue-Ribbon Poster Presentation. Louisville, KY: NAMPDC/National FFA Organization.
• Franklin, E. A. (2015, October). Using Solar Fountains for Teaching Students Solar Photovoltaic Energy Principles. First International Conference on Solar Energy Solutions for Electricity and Water Supply in Rural Areas. The American University Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt: Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE), The American University, Cairo.

Other Teaching Materials

• Franklin, E. A. (2016. Pump in a Bucket: A Method for Teaching Teachers and Students Solar Energy Concepts. NACTA Journal.