AEM201

Principle Of Agricultural Extension

Agricultural Sciences
200 level
2 credit units
149 pages
16 units

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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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 156 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of AEM201, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 4 · COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES AND STAGES

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AEM201 · Unit 2: The Scope and Objectives of Agricultural Extension

1.0 Introduction In the last unit, Agricultural Extension was defined as Extension of knowledge to the clientele. The nature of Agricultural extension was also considered. IN this unit the scope of agricultural extension will be discussed. We will also consider the objectives of agricultural extension and reasons for limiting agricultural extension work to communicational and educational role.

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What you should be able to do

Understand the meaning and scope of agricultural extension
Apply the principles of agricultural extension in practical scenarios
Identify the roles and characteristics of extension agents
Analyze the dynamics of rural communities and their development
Utilize effective communication principles in extension work
Evaluate different teaching methods for extension programs

What it prepares you for

Careers

Extension Officer
Agricultural Consultant
Rural Development Officer
Farm Manager
Agricultural Educator

Where it is applied

Agriculture
Rural Development
Government Agencies
Non-Governmental Organizations
Consulting

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension
Unit 1: Philosophy of Agricultural Extension
Understanding the philosophy requires grasping abstract concepts related to self-reliance and community empowerment, which can be challenging without practical experience.
Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension
Unit 4: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 3)
Applying the principles in real-world scenarios demands critical thinking and adaptability, making it difficult to memorize and apply them effectively.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 69 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension
- Unit 1: The Meaning of Extension · 2 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 hours
  Discuss the scope of agricultural extension. Explain the objectives of agricultural extension. Identify the limitations to the task of agricultural extension.
Week 2Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension
- Unit 3: The need for Agricultural Extension and Role of Government · 2 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 hours
  Discuss the concept of Extension education. Differentiate between Agricultural extension education and formal education. Discuss profit-oriented extension.
Week 3Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension
- Unit 5: Goal and Functions of Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
  Understand the specific functions of agricultural extension. Learn some of the lessons from agricultural extension education. Discuss the goals of agricultural extension.
Week 4Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension
- Unit 1: Philosophy of Extension Education · 3 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 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 5Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension
- Unit 3: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 2) · 3 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 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 6Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension
- Unit 5: Principles of Extension and Research Extension Farmers Linkage · 4 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 7Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community
- Unit 1: Definition of Extension Agent/Characteristics of Extension Agent · 4 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 hours
  Understand what rural community entails. Define the cultural elements in rural community. Appreciate the characteristics of rural community.
Week 8Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community
- Unit 3: Rural Community and Characteristics · 4 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 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 9Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community
- Unit 5: Development of Rural Communities IN Nigeria · 4 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 10Module 4: Communication Principles and Stages
- Unit 1: The concepts of Extension Communication · 3 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 hours
  Understand the characteristics of communication in extension. Know the elements in extension communication. Appreciate how the elements influence communication process.
Week 11Module 4: Communication Principles and Stages
- Unit 3: Principle of variety of teaching methods · 3 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 hours
  Understand the concept of group contact method. Effectively discuss method demonstration. Know how to conduct general meetings.
Week 12Module 4: Communication Principles and Stages
- Unit 5: Mass Method and Oral Media Utilization in Agricultural Extension · 4 hours
  Appreciate the importance of mass communication method in agricultural extension. Learn the various mass communication techniques. Understand the concept of oral media.
Week 13Final Revision
- Final Revision · 6 hours
  Review all modules. Work on assignments. Prepare for final examination.

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create flashcards for each principle of agricultural extension (Module 2) with real-world examples
Practice applying communication models (Module 4) to different farmer scenarios
Review case studies of successful and unsuccessful rural development projects (Module 3)
Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of extension agents (Module 3 Units 1-2)
Develop a comparative table of different extension teaching methods (Module 4 Units 3-5)
Prioritize understanding the key definitions and concepts from Module 1 as foundational knowledge

Questions students ask about this course

What is AEM201 about?

How many units does AEM201 have?

AEM201, Principle Of Agricultural Extension, has 16 units across 3 modules, over 149 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is AEM201?

AEM201 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Agricultural Sciences.

Is AEM201 hard?

AEM201 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does AEM201 take to study?

About 156 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.

How is AEM201 assessed?

AEM201 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with AEM201?

Extension Officer, Agricultural Consultant, Rural Development Officer, Farm Manager and Agricultural Educator.