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AEM201Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Principle Of Agricultural Extension

This course provides an understanding of the principles of agricultural extension and their role in effective agricultural development. It explores the meaning, scope, and objectives of agricultural extension, emphasizing the importance of government support and the characteristics of extension agents. The course also covers communication principles, teaching methods, and the significance of community involvement in promoting agricultural innovation and improved farming practices.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agricultural ExtensionExtension PrinciplesCommunicationRural DevelopmentExtension Agents

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Extension

2

Principles of Agricultural Extension

3

Extension Agent Roles

4

Rural Community Development

5

Communication Principles

6

Teaching Methods

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Extension Officer

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Agricultural Consultant

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Rural Development Officer

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Farm Manager

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Agricultural Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureRural DevelopmentGovernment AgenciesNon-Governmental OrganizationsConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

4h

Unit 1: The Meaning of Extension

2 study hours
  • •Define agricultural extension and its key terms
  • •Identify the nature of agricultural extension
  • •Discuss the types of audience in agricultural extension
  • •Explain the importance of agricultural extension

Unit 2: Scope and objectives of Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the scope of agricultural extension
  • •Explain the objectives of agricultural extension
  • •Identify the limitations to the task of agricultural extension
Week
2

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

4h

Unit 3: The need for Agricultural Extension and Role of Government

2 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of agricultural extension in agricultural development
  • •Describe the support system in extension
  • •Discuss the role of government in extension work
  • •State the conditions conducive to development of effective extension system

Unit 4: Agricultural Extension and Formal Education

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of Extension education
  • •Differentiate between Agricultural extension education and formal education
  • •Discuss profit-oriented extension
Week
3

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

3h

Unit 5: Goal and Functions of Agricultural Extension

3 study hours
  • •Understand the specific functions of agricultural extension
  • •Learn some of the lessons from agricultural extension education
  • •Discuss the goals of agricultural extension
Week
4

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

6h

Unit 1: Philosophy of Extension Education

3 study hours
  • •State the importance of the philosophy in guiding actions of Extension Personnel
  • •Understand the philosophy of extension education
  • •Explain local leadership and philosophy of Agricultural Extension

Unit 2: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 1)

3 study hours
  • •Understand the principles of starting extension work at the farmers level
  • •Empowering the farmers decision making ability
  • •Base extension work on farmers interests and needs
Week
5

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

6h

Unit 3: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 2)

3 study hours
  • •State four more principles of agricultural extension
  • •Understand why extension works with the whole family
  • •Discuss the heterogeneous nature and teaching methods

Unit 4: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 3)

3 study hours
  • •State the importance of working with specialist in Extension
  • •Explain the principles of extension based on facts and knowledge
  • •Discuss the principle of periodic evaluation
Week
6

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

4h

Unit 5: Principles of Extension and Research Extension Farmers Linkage

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of research-extension-farmers linkage
  • •What technology entails
  • •Identify the categories of Technology
  • •Importance of technology in improving production capacity of Farmers
Week
7

Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community

8h

Unit 1: Definition of Extension Agent/Characteristics of Extension Agent

4 study hours
  • •Understand the role of extension agents in rural development
  • •State the support systems in agricultural extension
  • •Understand the requirements for extension agents to function effectively

Unit 2: The Role of Extension Agent

4 study hours
  • •Understand what rural community entails
  • •Define the cultural elements in rural community
  • •Appreciate the characteristics of rural community
Week
8

Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community

8h

Unit 3: Rural Community and Characteristics

4 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of a community
  • •The type and modus operandi of social process in a community
  • •Appreciate the work of extension workers in a rural community

Unit 4: Components of Rural Community

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the problems confronting the rural areas in Nigeria
  • •Understanding constraints to development activities in the past
  • •Understand what is to be done to alleviate such problems
Week
9

Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community

4h

Unit 5: Development of Rural Communities IN Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the problems confronting the rural areas in Nigeria
  • •Understanding constraints to development activities in the past
  • •Understand what is to be done to alleviate such problems
Week
10

Module 4: Communication Principles and Stages

6h

Unit 1: The concepts of Extension Communication

3 study hours
  • •Understand what Extension Communication is
  • •Scope and nature of Extension Communication
  • •Characteristic of Communication is extension

Unit 2: Elements of Agricultural Extension Communication

3 study hours
  • •Understand the characteristics of communication in extension
  • •Know the elements in extension communication
  • •Appreciate how the elements influence communication process
Week
11

Module 4: Communication Principles and Stages

6h

Unit 3: Principle of variety of teaching methods

3 study hours
  • •Understand the principle of variety of Teaching Methods
  • •Discuss extension teaching methods
  • •Explain individual contact methods in detail

Unit 4: Group Approach in Extension Communication

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of group contact method
  • •Effectively discuss method demonstration
  • •Know how to conduct general meetings
Week
12

Module 4: Communication Principles and Stages

4h

Unit 5: Mass Method and Oral Media Utilization in Agricultural Extension

4 study hours
  • •Appreciate the importance of mass communication method in agricultural extension
  • •Learn the various mass communication techniques
  • •Understand the concept of oral media
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules
  • •Work on assignments
  • •Prepare for final examination

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for each principle of agricultural extension (Module 2) with real-world examples

2

Practice applying communication models (Module 4) to different farmer scenarios

3

Review case studies of successful and unsuccessful rural development projects (Module 3)

4

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of extension agents (Module 3 Units 1-2)

5

Develop a comparative table of different extension teaching methods (Module 4 Units 3-5)

6

Prioritize understanding the key definitions and concepts from Module 1 as foundational knowledge

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