Extension Methods And Communication

1. Demonstrate an understanding of extension methods and their application.
2. Apply communication theories and concepts in extension programs.
3. Evaluate and communicate extension programs effectively.
4. Identify and utilize appropriate media for rural communication.
5. Analyze barriers to effective communication and develop strategies to overcome them.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Extension Methods

   • Unit 1: Concepts/ meaning and overview of the use of extension methods · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to extension methods and education.. Understand the four conditions necessary for effective teaching methods.. Differentiate between extension methods and extension education..

2. Week 2Module 1: Extension Methods

   • Unit 2: Agricultural Extension Methods · 2 hours

     Define the term extension.. List and describe three extension methods with examples.. State the relevance of combinations of variety of methods..

3. Week 3Module 1: Extension Methods

   • Unit 3: Individual Teaching Methods · 2 hours

     Define teaching methods.. Explain individual teaching methods.. Enumerate three methods used in individual techniques..

4. Week 4Module 1: Extension Methods

   • Unit 4: Group Methods · 2 hours

     Identify different types of groups methods.. List the steps to successful group meetings.. Discuss the advantages of method demonstrations..

5. Week 5Module 1: Extension Methods

   • Unit 5: Mass Media Methods · 2 hours

     Define mass media method.. Enumerate five types of mass media methods.. Identify two print media type..

6. Week 6Module 1: Extension Methods

   • Unit 6: Theories of Mass Media · 2 hours

     Explain and apply the mass media theory.. Briefly explain the magic bullet theory.. Discuss the use and gratification theory..

7. Week 7Module 2: Extension and learning process

   • Unit 1: Teaching and Learning Process in Extension · 2 hours

     Explain the terms teaching and learning in extension.. State the characteristics of learning and teaching in extension.. List five ways of achieving transfer of learning..

8. Week 8Module 2: Extension and learning process

   • Unit 2: Education in Extension · 2 hours

     Define the term motivation.. List three things that would motivate farmers to learn.. Explain perception and principles of perception in extension..

9. Week 9Module 3: Communication in Extension

   • Unit 1: Concepts of communication in Extension · 2 hours

     Define the term communication in extension.. Explain the need for communication.. Explain functions of communication..

10. Week 10Module 3: Communication in Extension

    • Unit 2: Elements of communication Process · 2 hours

      Explain clearly the term communication.. List four elements of communication processs.. Explain the feed back mechanism in communication process..

11. Week 11Module 3: Communication in Extension

    • Unit 3: Communication Models · 2 hours

      Enumerate the criticisms against cyclical and transactional models in communication.. Explain linear or mathematical model.. Describe the problem solver model..

12. Week 12Module 3: Communication in Extension

    • Unit 4: Barriers, Non-verbal and listening skills in communication · 2 hours

      Identify barriers to effective communication.. Identify non-verbal communication styles.. Explain factors affecting listening habits in communication..

    • Unit 5: Effective and strategic communication · 2 hours

      Explain the relationship between communication and technology transfer.. State the role of information officer with regards to stakeholders in the field of information..

13. Week 13Module 3: Communication in Extension

    • Unit 6: Media for Rural Communication and Development · 2 hours

      Explain the use of video and slide sets.. Describe Audio Cassettes and flip charts.. List the functions of printed materials and rural radio..

    • Unit 7: Organization of Extension Communication · 2 hours

      Enumerate six functions of extension communication unit.. Explain communication services in a communication unit..