Rural Development And Leadership
- Agricultural Sciences
- 700 level
- 2 credit units
- 165 pages
- 16 units
This course explores the multifaceted dimensions of rural development and leadership, focusing on strategies for socio-economic improvement and empowerment of rural communities. It examines various approaches to rural development, including urban, industrial, sectoral, area, and integrated models, while also addressing the constraints hindering progress. The course delves into project planning, implementation, and evaluation, emphasizing the importance of community participation and effective leadership. Furthermore, it analyzes the role of local governments, mass media, youth, and women in fostering sustainable rural development.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AEM738, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 MEANING, CHARACTERISTICS AND PRINCIPLES OF RURAL DEVELOPMENTPage 94
- UNIT 2: RURAL DEVELOPMENT: APPROACHES AND CONSTRAINTSPage 107
- UNIT 3: PROJECT PLANNING AND ANALYSISPage 114
- UNIT 4 RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: ORGANIZATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATIONPage 120
- UNIT 5: PRINCIPLES OF ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY/RURAL DEVELOPMENTPage 127
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AEM738 · UNIT 1 MEANING, CHARACTERISTICS AND PRINCIPLES OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY This course is very important to us all; it provides the essential approaches to achieve sustainable community development. It also, explains the leadership selection criteria and gives a detailed analysis of leadership qualities, problems, filed experiences and other issues of rural development.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of rural development
- Describe the stages of project planning and implementation
- Explain the rural development process
- Appreciate the roles of leaders in development programs
- Identify the criteria for selecting local leaders
What it prepares you for
- Community Development Officer
- Rural Development Planner
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Local Government Administrator
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Community-Based Organizations
- International Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Rural Development Projects: Organization, Implementation and Evaluation
Requires understanding of complex project cycle stages and their interdependencies.
- Module 2: Leadership
Unit 4: Problems of Rural Leadership
Involves analyzing and applying different leadership styles to specific rural development scenarios.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 78 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Meaning, Characteristics and Principles of Rural Development · 3 hours
Understand the meaning, characteristics, and principles of rural development.. Identify the components of rural development.. Analyze the characteristics of rural areas..
Unit 2: Rural Development: Approaches and Constraints · 3 hours
Discuss the approaches to rural development.. Identify the constraints associated with each development model.. Compare and contrast different models..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Project Planning and Analysis · 3 hours
Define a project and its components.. Describe the aspects of project preparation and analysis.. Understand the social, economic, and financial aspects of project planning..
Unit 4: Rural Development Projects: Organization, Implementation and Evaluation · 3 hours
Describe the project cycle of rural development.. Explain the techniques of project implementation and management.. Discuss the procedure for project evaluation..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Principles of Administration for Community/Rural Development · 6 hours
Define community development.. Explain the basic elements of community development.. Describe the principles of community development.. Explain community-driven development as an empowerment tool..
- Week 4Module 2: Leadership
Unit 1: Needs and Rural Development · 6 hours
Explain the meaning and importance of NEEDS.. Itemize the fundamental principles of NEEDS.. List the specific policy goals of NEEDS-2..
- Week 5Module 2: Leadership
Unit 2: Leadership in Programmes of Change and Rural Development · 6 hours
State the meaning and nature of leadership.. Describe the types and characteristics of leaders.. State the functions/roles of rural leaders.. Explain the selection criteria for local leaders and how they should be trained..
- Week 6Module 2: Leadership
Unit 3: Selection and Training of Leaders · 6 hours
Define training.. Explain the best method of selecting leaders.. Describe any two useful leadership training approaches.. Describe conflict and its relationship to leadership..
- Week 7Module 2: Leadership
Unit 4: Problems of Rural Leadership · 6 hours
Understand the influence of leadership.. Understand the problems of rural leadership.. Determine the sources of the problems.. Explain the appropriate solutions to the problems of rural leadership..
- Week 8Module 2: Leadership
Unit 5: Local Governments in Participatory Leadership Process · 6 hours
Understand the vital functions of local governments.. List some strategic activities and steps for participatory training.. Explain ways to make community-based development planning effective..
- Week 9Module 3: Contemporary Issues
Unit 1: Major Problems of Rural Development · 6 hours
Discuss the major problems militating against the accelerated development of rural areas.. Explain the appropriate solutions to identified problems of rural development..
- Week 10Module 3: Contemporary Issues
Unit 2: Rural Development and Poverty Reduction · 6 hours
Explain the meaning of poverty.. Describe the indicators of poverty.. Suggest measures of reducing poverty..
- Week 11Module 3: Contemporary Issues
Unit 3: The Role of Mass Media in Sustainable Rural Development · 6 hours
Distinguish between mass media and interpersonal channels of communication.. Identify the role and effects of mass media in rural development.. Describe the communication strategy best for rural development..
- Week 12Module 3: Contemporary Issues
Unit 4: Youth in Rural Development · 6 hours
Explain the usefulness of youth and youth programs in development.. List the qualities of a good youth leader.. Describe the five domains of youth knowledge that can guide youth development programs..
- Week 13Module 3: Contemporary Issues
Unit 5: Women in Rural Development · 6 hours
List the agricultural and other enterprises of rural women.. Suggest the best way(s) to raise the participation of rural women in development works.. Discuss the role of women in rural development..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 development models
- Practice project planning exercises from Units 3-4 weekly
- Review leadership theories from Module 2 and apply them to case studies
- Summarize key problems and solutions from Module 3 units
- Focus on understanding the roles of different stakeholders (women, youth, local government) in rural development
Questions students ask about this course
What is AEM738 about?
This course explores the multifaceted dimensions of rural development and leadership, focusing on strategies for socio-economic improvement and empowerment of rural communities. It examines various approaches to rural development, including urban, industrial, sectoral, area, and integrated models, while also addressing the constraints hindering progress. The course delves into project planning, implementation, and evaluation, emphasizing the importance of community participation and effective leadership. Furthermore, it analyzes the role of local governments, mass media, youth, and women in fostering sustainable rural development.
How many units does AEM738 have?
AEM738, Rural Development And Leadership, has 16 units across 3 modules, over 165 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AEM738?
AEM738 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AEM738 hard?
AEM738 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does AEM738 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is AEM738 assessed?
AEM738 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with AEM738?
Community Development Officer, Rural Development Planner, Agricultural Extension Officer and Local Government Administrator.