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AEM246

Youth Organisation In Agriculture

This course introduces students to youth organizations in agriculture, exploring their significance in farming families, settlements, and school management. It examines the roles of youth leaders, various agricultural organizations, and the challenges faced by rural youth. Students will learn about youth projects, leadership principles, and strategies for retaining youth in rural communities, fostering agricultural development and community empowerment. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of youth engagement in agriculture and rural development.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
39 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

AEM246 · UNIT 1 DEFINITION OF YOUTH AND NECESSITY FOR YOUTH ORGANISATION IN AGRICULTURE

Youth has been defined severally by scholars from various regions. For instance the way Nigerians view youth is quite different from other nations. So this unit intends to give you these various concepts of youth, their characteristics, necessity for youth organisation in agriculture as well as the steps involved in organising youth clubs.

What you should be able to do

  1. Define youth and youth organizations in agriculture
  2. Identify types of youth organizations and their activities
  3. Analyze differences between rural and urban youth organizations
  4. Explain the roles of youth in farming families and settlements
  5. Discuss problems and prospects of retaining youth in rural communities

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Agricultural Extension Officer
  • Youth Development Coordinator
  • Community Organizer
  • Rural Development Planner
  • Agricultural Project Manager
Where it is applied
  • Agriculture
  • Community Development
  • Government
  • Non-Profit
  • Education

Where it gets hard

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

  • Module 1:

    Unit 5: Problems and Prospects of Retaining Youths in Rural Communities

    Understanding the dynamics of youth migration and its impact on rural communities requires critical analysis.

  • Module 2:

    Unit 2: State, Regional and National Organisations in Agriculture

    Requires understanding of complex organizational structures and their impact on agricultural development.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1:
    • Unit 1: Definition of Youth and Necessity for Youth Organisation in Agriculture · 2 hours

      Define youth, youth organizations, and their necessity in agriculture.. Identify characteristics of youth and steps in organizing youth clubs..

  2. Week 2Module 1:
    • Unit 2: Types of Youth Organisations in Agriculture · 2 hours

      Discuss Young Farmers Club, 4-H Club, and Children/Youth in Agricultural Programme.. Explain their objectives, philosophy, and activities..

  3. Week 3Module 1:
    • Unit 3: Comparative Analysis of Youth Organisations in Cities, Urban and Rural Settings · 2 hours

      Analyze differences between urban and rural settings.. Compare youth organizations in urban and rural areas..

  4. Week 4Module 1:
    • Unit 4: Roles of Youth in Farming Families and Settlements · 2 hours

      Describe settlement patterns in rural Nigeria.. Explain roles of youth in farming families and settlements..

  5. Week 5Module 1:
    • Unit 5: Problems and Prospects of Retaining Youths in Rural Communities · 2 hours

      Identify problems faced by rural youths.. Discuss solutions and prospects for retaining youth in rural communities..

  6. Week 6Module 2:
    • Unit 1: Youth Organisations and Clubs in School Management · 2 hours

      Explore youth organizations and clubs in school management.. Examine activities of clubs like Red Cross, Drama, and JETS..

  7. Week 7Module 2:
    • Unit 2: State, Regional and National Organisations in Agriculture · 2 hours

      Discuss Community Development Associations and Cooperative Societies.. Explain Farmers' Cooperatives and Occupational Associations..

  8. Week 8Module 2:
    • Unit 2: State, Regional and National Organisations in Agriculture · 2 hours

      Continue discussion on State, Regional and National Organisations in Agriculture.. Focus on Religious Organizations, Gender Groups and NGOs..

  9. Week 9Module 2:
    • Unit 2: State, Regional and National Organisations in Agriculture · 2 hours

      Continue discussion on State, Regional and National Organisations in Agriculture.. Focus on FADU and FAO..

  10. Week 10Module 2:
    • Unit 3: Leadership in Youth Organisations · 2 hours

      Define leadership and identify effective leadership qualities.. Discuss principles of leadership..

  11. Week 11Module 2:
    • Unit 4: Roles of a Youth Leader, Members, Patrons, Advisers, Volunteers in Organisations · 2 hours

      Examine roles of youth leaders, members, patrons, advisers, and volunteers.. Discuss their functions in organizations..

  12. Week 12Module 2:
    • Unit 5: Rural Youth Club Projects · 2 hours

      Explore rural youth club projects.. Discuss purposes, criteria, and types of projects..

  13. Week 13Module 2:
    • Unit 5: Rural Youth Club Projects · 2 hours

      Continue discussion on Rural Youth Club Projects.. Focus on ways of sustaining youth club projects..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Review definitions of youth and youth organizations (Unit 1)
  • Compare and contrast different types of youth organizations (Units 2 & 3)
  • Analyze the roles of youth in farming families and settlements (Unit 4)
  • Study the problems and prospects of retaining youth in rural communities (Unit 5)
  • Understand the functions and activities of various agricultural organizations (Module 2)

Questions students ask about this course

What is AEM246 about?

This course introduces students to youth organizations in agriculture, exploring their significance in farming families, settlements, and school management. It examines the roles of youth leaders, various agricultural organizations, and the challenges faced by rural youth. Students will learn about youth projects, leadership principles, and strategies for retaining youth in rural communities, fostering agricultural development and community empowerment. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of youth engagement in agriculture and rural development.

How many units does AEM246 have?

AEM246, Youth Organisation In Agriculture, has 10 units across 2 modules, over 95 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is AEM246?

AEM246 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Agricultural Sciences.

Is AEM246 hard?

AEM246 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does AEM246 take to study?

About 39 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.

How is AEM246 assessed?

AEM246 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with AEM246?

Agricultural Extension Officer, Youth Development Coordinator, Community Organizer, Rural Development Planner and Agricultural Project Manager.

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