Agricultural Extension Education
- Agricultural Sciences
- 700 level
- 2 credit units
- 118 pages
- 12 units
This course provides an introduction to agricultural extension education, exploring its concepts, history, principles, and processes. It examines various extension approaches and methods, including participatory models and the use of extension aids. The course also addresses emerging trends in extension education and its role in agricultural and rural development, equipping students with a foundational understanding of this vital field.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- 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 AEM701, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AEM701 · UNIT 1 CONCEPTUAL ISSUES ON EXTENSION TERMINOLOGY
Some definitions were emphatic on farmers as the target system while others simply to the subjects as people. In fact extension is applicable to any field or livelihood using same philosophy and principles, greatest application has been in agriculture.
What you should be able to do
- Define agricultural extension and related concepts
- Explain the history and development of agricultural extension
- Apply the principles and objectives of agricultural extension
- Describe various extension methods and approaches
- Plan and implement effective extension programs
- Evaluate the impact of extension activities
What it prepares you for
- Extension Officer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Rural Development Officer
- Community Development Worker
- Agricultural Program Manager
- Agriculture
- Rural Development
- Community Development
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension Unit 2 The Extension Process
Unit 3: Alternative Extension Models
Alternative extension models require understanding the nuances of different approaches and their applicability in diverse contexts.
- Module 3: Extension Methods
Unit 1: Extension Methods
Understanding the effective use of various extension methods requires analyzing audience characteristics and learning objectives.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 44 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Conceptual Issues on Extension Terminology
Unit 1: Conceptual Issues on Extension Terminology · 2 hours
Define extension terminology, identify alternative words for 'extension' in different cultures.. Explain the key elements in the definitions of 'extension'..
Unit 2: Concepts Related to Agricultural Extension · 2 hours
Clarify distinctions among related concepts like adult education, advisory service, university extension, and technology transfer.. Distinguish between formal and informal education.. Mention the similarities of formal and informal education..
- Week 2Module 1: Conceptual Issues on Extension Terminology
Unit 3: History and Development of Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
State how extension evolved in Europe and America.. Outline the history of agricultural extension in Nigeria during colonial and post-colonial periods.. Discuss problems of agricultural extension in Nigeria..
- Week 3Module 1: Conceptual Issues on Extension Terminology
Unit 4: Philosophy, Objectives and Principles of Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Outline the philosophy and objectives of agricultural extension.. Present different levels of objectives (societal, programme, extension workers', people's).. State basic extension principles and their implications..
- Week 4Module 2: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension Unit 2 The Extension Process
Unit 1: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension · 2 hours
Discuss the functions of agricultural extension: communication and education.. Explain the basic roles of an extension agent.. Distinguish between the 'professional' and 'vacuum filler' role of an extension agent..
Unit 2: The Extension Process · 2 hours
Describe the extension process: situation analysis, needs identification, programme planning, plan of work, calendar of work, and evaluation.. Outline different methods of situation analysis (RRA, PRA).. Explain how clientele needs are determined..
- Week 5Module 2: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension Unit 2 The Extension Process
Unit 3: Alternative Extension Models · 3 hours
Identify ways of categorizing extension systems (production technology/problem-solving, delivery/acquisition).. Describe different extension approaches: Conventional, Training and Visit, Farming Systems Research and Extension, Commodity-Focused, University Organized, Community Extension, Animation Rurale..
- Week 6Module 2: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension Unit 2 The Extension Process
Unit 4: Participatory Extension Approaches · 3 hours
Explain the origin of participatory approaches.. Mention the main distinguishing factors between participatory approaches and 'top-down' models.. Describe key features of participatory extension approaches: Total Extension System and Phased Participatory Extension Education System..
- Week 7Module 3: Extension Methods
Unit 1: Extension Methods · 3 hours
Describe different extension methods: individual, group, and mass media.. Relate extension methods to the adoption process.. Outline factors determining the choice of extension methods..
- Week 8Module 3: Extension Methods
Unit 2: Use of Extension Aids – (Audio-Visual Aids) · 3 hours
Describe extension aids (audio-visual aids).. Make a case for the use of extension aids in agricultural extension work.. Outline the conditions for the use of extension aids..
- Week 9Module 3: Extension Methods
Unit 3: Agricultural Campaign · 3 hours
State what extension campaign is.. Enumerate the advantages of the extension campaign approach.. Outline how extension campaigns could be planned.. Mention case studies illustrating the extension campaign approach..
- Week 10Module 3: Extension Methods
Unit 4: Emerging Trends in Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Present an overview of trends in extension education worldwide.. Discuss the hope for involvement of the private sector in Agricultural Extension.. Present an argument in support of widening the scope of extension education..
- Week 11Module 1: Conceptual Issues on Extension Terminology
Module 1 Review and Assignments · 4 hours
Review Module 1: Conceptual Issues on Extension Terminology. Complete assignments related to Module 1..
- Week 12Module 2: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension Unit 2 The Extension Process
Module 2 Review and Assignments · 4 hours
Review Module 2: Functions and Scope of Agricultural Extension Unit 2 The Extension Process. Complete assignments related to Module 2..
- Week 13Module 3: Extension Methods
Module 3 Review and Assignments · 4 hours
Review Module 3: Extension Methods. Complete assignments related to Module 3..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating time for each module and unit.
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and principles of agricultural extension.
- Review case studies of successful extension programs and campaigns.
- Practice applying different extension methods to real-world scenarios.
- Prepare summaries of each unit, highlighting key points and definitions.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AEM701 about?
This course provides an introduction to agricultural extension education, exploring its concepts, history, principles, and processes. It examines various extension approaches and methods, including participatory models and the use of extension aids. The course also addresses emerging trends in extension education and its role in agricultural and rural development, equipping students with a foundational understanding of this vital field.
How many units does AEM701 have?
AEM701, Agricultural Extension Education, has 12 units across 3 modules, over 118 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AEM701?
AEM701 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AEM701 hard?
AEM701 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 AEM701 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is AEM701 assessed?
AEM701 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with AEM701?
Extension Officer, Agricultural Consultant, Rural Development Officer, Community Development Worker and Agricultural Program Manager.