Psychology For Extension Personnel

1. Explain the concept of human development and its various stages.
2. Discuss the role of intelligence and factors influencing it.
3. Explain the concept of individual differences and its implications for extension workers.
4. Describe effective teaching methods and leadership styles.
5. Discuss various learning theories and their applications.
6. Explain the importance of motivation and emotions in extension work.

13 weeks, about 59 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Concept of Human Development · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the importance of studying human development.. Differentiate between growth and development, focusing on quantitative vs. qualitative changes.. Explain the fundamental principles of development, including heredity and environmental interaction..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Intelligence · 3 hours

     Study the various definitions of intelligence from different perspectives.. Describe social, concrete, and abstract intelligence, providing examples.. Explain the factors affecting the development of intelligence, such as heredity and environment..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Individual Differences · 3 hours

     Define individual differences and their causes, including genetics and social background.. Explain the implications of individual differences for extension personnel.. Consider how to tailor extension messages to accommodate diverse farmer characteristics..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Teaching · 3 hours

     Define teaching and its elements, such as creating an engaging atmosphere.. Explain the qualities and functions of a good teacher or extension worker.. Describe different leadership styles and their impact on learning..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Learning · 3 hours

     Define learning and differentiate it from instinctive behavior.. Explain the basic elements of learning: learner, situation, and process.. Describe various forms of learning, including verbal, concept, and problem-solving..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Theories of Learning · 4 hours

     Define a theory and its characteristics: testability, significance, and parsimony.. Explain stimulus-response theories, including classical and operant conditioning.. Describe Gestalt's theory of learning and its emphasis on holistic understanding..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Transfer of Learning · 4 hours

     Define transfer of learning and its significance in education.. Explain various forms of transfer: positive, negative, lateral, and vertical.. Discuss the theories of mental discipline, identical elements, and generalization..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Motivation · 3 hours

     Define motivation and its role in initiating purposeful action.. Explain different motivation theories, including instinct, psychoanalytic, and cognitive theories.. Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 2: Emotions related to Extension Education · 3 hours

     Define emotion and its impact on feelings, judgments, and decisions.. Discuss the theories of emotion: creative impulse, emergency equipment, and emotional excitement.. Explain how emotions affect health, memory, reasoning, and interpretation of situations..

10. Week 10Module 1:

    • Unit 1: Concept of Human Development · 3 hours

      Review Module 1: Concept of Human Development. Focus on the principles of development and the stages of human development.. Revise the theories of development..

    • Unit 2: Intelligence · 3 hours

      Review Module 1: Intelligence. Focus on the definitions and types of intelligence.. Revise the factors affecting the development of intelligence..

11. Week 11Module 2:

    • Unit 1: Teaching · 4 hours

      Review Module 2: Teaching and Learning. Focus on the qualities of a good teacher and the elements of good teaching.. Revise the leadership styles of teachers and their influence on student learning..

    • Unit 3: Theories of Learning · 4 hours

      Review Module 2: Theories of Learning. Focus on the stimulus-response theories and cognitive development theory.. Revise the implications of learning theories for extension personnel..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Motivation · 4 hours

      Review Module 3: Motivation. Focus on the theories and types of motivation.. Revise how extension workers can use motivation to improve farmer productivity..

    • Unit 2: Emotions related to Extension Education · 4 hours

      Review Module 3: Emotions related to Extension Education. Focus on the theories of emotion and their effects.. Revise the causes of fear, anxiety, and frustration, and strategies for coping..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision · 8 hours

      Complete all assignments and TMAs.. Review all course materials and notes.. Prepare for the final examination..