Rural Youth Programmes In Agricultural Extension

1. Define youth from various perspectives.
2. Describe the history and objectives of rural youth programmes.
3. Organize and manage a rural youth programme.
4. Appreciate the role of government in youth and agricultural development.
5. Provide advisory services to youth, government, and NGOs.
6. Identify and address youth behavior problems.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definitions of Youth, History, Objectives and Philosophy of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension

   • Unit 1: Definitions of Youth · 2 hours

     Read and understand the UN, African, religious-African, and social-personal definitions of youth.. Develop an operational definition of youth applicable across cultures.. Identify the differences between the UN and African definitions of youth..

2. Week 2Module 1: Definitions of Youth, History, Objectives and Philosophy of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension

   • Unit 2: History of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension · 2 hours

     Describe the pre-colonial/colonial history of rural youth programmes, focusing on missionary activities.. Discuss the post-colonial history, emphasizing agricultural development and government involvement.. Compare and contrast the objectives and approaches of both periods..

3. Week 3Module 1: Definitions of Youth, History, Objectives and Philosophy of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension

   • Unit 3: Objectives of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension · 2 hours

     Explain the educational objectives, such as developing character, leadership, and problem-solving skills.. Explain the economic objectives, including skills improvement, entrepreneurship, and agricultural production.. Comprehend the social objectives related to moral training and community involvement..

4. Week 4Module 1: Definitions of Youth, History, Objectives and Philosophy of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension

   • Unit 4: Philosophy of Rural Youth Programmes in Agricultural Extension · 2 hours

     Explain the philosophies of rural youth programmes, focusing on talent development and leadership preparation.. State the philosophies related to youth engagement, government initiatives, and voluntary participation.. Discuss the joint endeavor approach and the role of professional youth leaders..

5. Week 5Module 2: Organisation of Rural Youth Programmes

   • Unit 1: The 4-H Club · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of the 4-H club and its objectives.. Describe the Young Farmers' Club and its role in promoting agriculture among youth.. Enumerate the advantages of the Young Farmers' Club in schools..

6. Week 6Module 2: Organisation of Rural Youth Programmes

   • Unit 2: Steps for Organising a Rural Youth Club · 2 hours

     Define rural youth club and its purpose.. Outline the steps for organizing a rural youth club, including community understanding and legitimating.. Enumerate the principles for organizing a rural youth club, such as recruitment and democratic elections..

7. Week 7Module 2: Organisation of Rural Youth Programmes

   • Unit 3: Functions of Officers of Rural Youth Club · 2 hours

     Mention the officers of a rural youth club and their respective roles.. State the functions of each officer, including the president, secretary, and treasurer.. Discuss the problems of rural youth club leadership, such as leadership tussles and lack of interest..

8. Week 8Module 3: Selected Rural Youth Extension Programmes in Nigeria and other Countries

   • Unit 1: Examples of Rural Youth Extension Programmes in Nigeria · 2 hours

     State the objectives of the Farm Settlement Scheme and its merits.. Describe the agriculture sub-programme of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).. Describe and state the objectives of the Songhai Vocational Centre..

9. Week 9Module 3: Selected Rural Youth Extension Programmes in Nigeria and other Countries

   • Unit 2: Examples of Rural Youth Extension Programmes in other Countries · 2 hours

     State the objectives of the UNESCO's Info Youth Programme.. Describe the Village Polytechnic Programme of Kenya.. Describe the Village Youth Economic Group of Tanzania..

10. Week 10Module 4: Rural Youth Extension Programme

    • Unit 1: Meaning and Branches of Rural Youth Extension Programme · 2 hours

      Define the term rural youth extension programme.. Explain the rationale for rural youth extension programme.. Explain the three branches of rural youth extension programme: agricultural, social, and health..

11. Week 11Module 4: Rural Youth Extension Programme

    • Unit 2: Methods and Role of Rural Youth Extension Programme in Youth Development · 2 hours

      Discuss the methods of rural youth extension programme: individual, group, and mass.. State the roles of rural youth extension programme in youth development.. Discuss the roles in detail, including talent development, information dissemination, and leadership training..

12. Week 12Module 4: Rural Youth Extension Programme

    • Unit 3: Importance of Cooperatives in Rural Youth Extension Programme · 2 hours

      Define the term cooperative society.. Explain the importance of cooperatives in rural youth extension programme.. Discuss how cooperatives facilitate training, credit, and mutual support..

13. Week 13Module 5: Youth Behaviour Problems and the Role of Government

    • Unit 1: Definition and Types of Youth Behaviour Problems · 2 hours

      Define youth behavior problems and give examples.. Describe recent youth behavior problems in Nigeria, such as restiveness and kidnapping.. Discuss the causes and consequences of these problems..

    • Unit 2: Some Adolescent Behaviour Problems · 2 hours

      Define the terms adolescence and adolescent.. Describe some behavior problems of adolescents, such as dressing habits and imitation.. Discuss the influence of peer groups and environmental stimuli on adolescent behavior..