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Dr. Bradley Coleman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Agricultural Education, Communication & Leadership department at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He joined the faculty in August 2022 and has established himself as a rising scholar in agricultural education research and teacher preparation.
Dr. Coleman's educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education from University of Florida (2022)
- Master of Science in Agricultural Education from University of Florida (2019)
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education from Louisiana State University (2015)
His research program centers on experiential learning as both an educational theory and pedagogical approach across all levels of agricultural education. Dr. Coleman investigates how experiential learning can inform educational practice, enhance student learning outcomes, and ultimately strengthen the agricultural workforce through better-prepared educators. His work spans teacher professional development, STEM integration in agricultural education, leadership competency development, student teaching experiences, and agricultural biotechnology education. His recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of educational theory applied to authentic agricultural contexts, with particular attention to how reflection, transfer, and contextual factors influence learning outcomes.
Dr. Coleman has secured significant external funding for his research, most notably a CHS Foundation grant titled 'An Alternative Approach to Preparing Teachers to Develop a New Generation of Agricultural Leaders' (2024-2027), which reflects his commitment to innovative approaches to agricultural teacher preparation.
As an educator, Dr. Coleman teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Methods of Teaching Agricultural Education, Contemporary Issues in Leadership, Social Sciences Research Methodologies, Experiential Learning Theory in Agricultural Settings, and Program Evaluation in Agriculture and Extension. He actively supervises master's theses and doctoral dissertations, mentoring the next generation of agricultural education scholars and practitioners.
