Extention, Training & Curriculum Development
- Agricultural Sciences
- 400 level
- 3 credit units
- 94 pages
- 7 units
This course provides an overview of extension training and curriculum development in agricultural education. It explores the concepts of agricultural extension, its objectives, and its role in Nigeria's economic development. The course covers various types and methods of extension training, including pre-service and in-service programs. Additionally, it delves into the curriculum development process, training needs analysis, and evaluation of training programs, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective extension practices.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AEM405, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AEM405 · UNIT 1 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
These are personal goals pursued in the production of a crop or in the improvement of a home. In pursuing individual or family objectives, the individual acts on his own, independent of the group.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the concept and objectives of agricultural extension.
- Identify and apply various extension training methods.
- Develop and evaluate agricultural extension curricula.
- Analyze training needs and design appropriate programs.
- Apply evaluation principles to assess extension program effectiveness.
What it prepares you for
- Extension Officer
- Agricultural Educator
- Training Coordinator
- Rural Development Officer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Agriculture
- Rural Development
- Education
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Curriculum Development Process
Unit 11: Training Needs Analysis
Requires a deep understanding of various analytical phases: job analysis, task analysis, and skill-gap analysis, each involving multiple steps and considerations.
- Module 5: Evaluation of Training Programmes
Unit 13: Concept of Extension Evaluation
Requires the ability to design measurable objectives and select appropriate evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of training programs.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concepts of Extension Training
Unit 1: Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Read the introduction to understand the concept and nature of extension education.. Define agricultural extension and identify its fundamental objectives.. Enumerate the roles of agriculture in Nigeria's economic development..
- Week 2Module 1: Concepts of Extension Training
Unit 2: Extension Training · 3 hours
Review extension training as a process of teaching and informing.. Examine learning theories and their application in training.. Understand the different training approaches and their effectiveness..
- Week 3Module 2: Practices of Extension Training
Unit 3: Types of Extension Training · 3 hours
Itemize and review the various types of extension training, including pre-service and in-service training.. Understand the importance of induction, foundation, and on-the-job training.. Discuss the benefits of career development training for extension staff..
- Week 4Module 2: Practices of Extension Training
Unit 4: Methods of Extension Training · 3 hours
Enumerate the various methods of training agricultural extension agents in Nigeria.. Explore the importance of practical orientation and skill teaching.. Discuss the keys to successful and effective extension trainings, including the use of samples, examples, and audio-visual aids..
- Week 5Module 3: Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Unit 5: Training Programmes · 3 hours
Examine the importance of training programs in developing countries.. Understand the stages involved in a training cycle, including analysis, design, development, conduct, and evaluation.. Discuss the various roles of a trainer, such as subject-matter specialist, counselor, and leader..
- Week 6Module 3: Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Unit 6: Curriculum Development · 3 hours
Itemize the various components of training needs analysis, including job analysis, task analysis, and skill-gap analysis.. Carefully select the best training method appropriate for a learning process.. Design a curriculum for a training program based on identified needs..
- Week 7Module 3: Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Unit 7: Evaluation of Training Programmes · 3 hours
State reasons for evaluation of training programs.. Develop strategies for evaluating training programs.. Simulate training methods based on a community-based assessment need..
- Week 8MODULE 10 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes.
Unit 10: Concept of Extension Evaluation · 3 hours
Examine the benefits of extension evaluation, including improved program planning and public relations.. Understand the scopes of extension evaluation, from everyday observation to formal studies.. Discuss the principles of effective evaluation, such as clear planning and continuous integration..
- Week 9MODULE 10 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes.
Unit 11: Benefits of Extension Evaluation · 3 hours
Outline the benefits of extension evaluation. Enumerate the scope of extension evaluation. Discuss the principles of extension evaluation.
- Week 10MODULE 10 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes.
Unit 12: Scope of Extension Evaluation · 3 hours
Outline the benefits of extension evaluation. Enumerate the scope of extension evaluation. Discuss the principles of extension evaluation.
- Week 11MODULE 10 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes.
Unit 13: Principles of Effective Evaluation · 3 hours
Outline the benefits of extension evaluation. Enumerate the scope of extension evaluation. Discuss the principles of extension evaluation.
- Week 12MODULE 6
Unit 17: Factors to be considered in Extension Evaluation · 3 hours
Examine factors to be considered in Extension Evaluation. Identify Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes. Discuss Methods for Evaluating Extension Training Programmes..
- Week 13MODULE 6
Unit 18: Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes · 3 hours
Examine factors to be considered in Extension Evaluation. Identify Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes. Discuss Methods for Evaluating Extension Training Programmes..
Unit 19: Methods for Evaluating Extension Training Programmes. · 3 hours
Examine factors to be considered in Extension Evaluation. Identify Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes. Discuss Methods for Evaluating Extension Training Programmes..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 1-3 extension concepts and training practices.
- Practice designing a curriculum based on training needs analysis from Module 4.
- Review evaluation methods from Module 5 and apply them to sample extension programs.
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of extension officers.
- Study case studies of successful extension programs and identify key factors.
- Practice writing clear and measurable learning objectives for training sessions.
- Review all TMAs and focus on the areas where you had difficulty.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AEM405 about?
This course provides an overview of extension training and curriculum development in agricultural education. It explores the concepts of agricultural extension, its objectives, and its role in Nigeria's economic development. The course covers various types and methods of extension training, including pre-service and in-service programs. Additionally, it delves into the curriculum development process, training needs analysis, and evaluation of training programs, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective extension practices.
How many units does AEM405 have?
AEM405, Extention, Training & Curriculum Development, has 7 units across 2 modules, over 94 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AEM405?
AEM405 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AEM405 hard?
AEM405 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does AEM405 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 7 units.
How is AEM405 assessed?
AEM405 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with AEM405?
Extension Officer, Agricultural Educator, Training Coordinator, Rural Development Officer and Agricultural Consultant.