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ARD201Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

This course provides an understanding of the principles of agricultural extension and their role in effective agricultural processes. It explores the meaning, scope, and objectives of agricultural extension, emphasizing the importance of government involvement. The course covers the characteristics and roles of extension agents, communication principles, and the significance of research-extension-farmer linkages. It also examines rural community development, addressing challenges and strategies for improvement.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Agricultural ExtensionExtension PrinciplesRural DevelopmentCommunicationExtension Agents

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Extension

2

Principles of Agricultural Extension

3

Extension Agent Roles

4

Communication Principles

5

Rural Community Development

6

Research-Extension Linkages

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Agricultural Extension Officer

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Rural Development Officer

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Agricultural Consultant

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Community Development Worker

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Farm Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureRural DevelopmentGovernment AgenciesNon-Governmental OrganizationsCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 1: The Meaning of Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Define agricultural extension and its key terms.
  • •Identify the educational and communicational dimensions of agricultural extension.
  • •List the different types of audiences in agricultural extension.
Week
2

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 2: Scope and objectives of Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the scope of agricultural extension and its various components.
  • •Explain the objectives of agricultural extension and its focus on working with people.
  • •Identify the limitations to the task of agricultural extension in Nigeria.
Week
3

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 3: The need for Agricultural Extension and Role of Government

2 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of agricultural extension in agricultural development.
  • •Describe the support system in extension, including the roles of administrators, researchers, and extension agents.
  • •Discuss the role of government in extension work and the conditions conducive to effective extension services.
Week
4

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 4: Agricultural Extension and Formal Education

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of extension education and its evolution.
  • •Differentiate between agricultural extension education and formal education.
  • •Describe the different approaches to agricultural extension, including profit-oriented, integrated, specialized, and university-based systems.
Week
5

Module 1: The meaning of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 5: Goal and Functions of Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Understand the specific functions of agricultural extension, including preparing farmers to accept new technologies and disseminating research results.
  • •Learn some of the lessons from agricultural extension education.
  • •Discuss the goals of agricultural extension, including technology transfer and human resource development.
Week
6

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 1: Philosophy of Extension Education

2 study hours
  • •State the importance of philosophy in guiding actions of extension personnel.
  • •Explain the basic philosophy of agricultural extension and its focus on helping farmers help themselves.
  • •Discuss the role of local leadership in the attainment of extension functions and sustenance of extension principles.
Week
7

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 2: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 1)

2 study hours
  • •Understand the principles of starting extension work at the farmers' level.
  • •Explain the importance of empowering farmers' decision-making ability.
  • •Discuss the need to base extension work on farmers' interests and needs.
Week
8

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 3: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 2)

2 study hours
  • •State four more principles of agricultural extension.
  • •Understand why extension works with the whole family.
  • •Discuss the heterogeneous nature of extension and its impact on teaching methods.
Week
9

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 4: Principles of Agricultural Extension (PART 3)

2 study hours
  • •State the importance of working with specialists in extension.
  • •Explain the principles of extension based on facts and knowledge.
  • •Discuss the principle of periodic evaluation and its role in improving extension programs.
  • •Understand the principle of educational responsibility and its limitations.
Week
10

Module 2: The principles of Agricultural Extension

2h

Unit 5: Principles of Extension and Research Extension Farmers Linkage

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of research-extension-farmers linkage.
  • •Explain what technology entails and its importance in improving production capacity of farmers.
  • •Identify the categories of technology and their application in agricultural extension.
Week
11

Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community

2h

Unit I: Concepts of Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Understand the role of extension agents in rural development.
  • •State the support systems in agricultural extension.
  • •Understand the requirements for extension agents to function effectively.
Week
12

Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community

4h

Unit 2: Rural Community and Characteristics

2 study hours
  • •Understand what rural community entails.
  • •Define the cultural elements in rural community.
  • •Appreciate the characteristics of rural community.

Unit 3: Components of Rural Community

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of a community.
  • •The type and modus operandi of social process in a community.
  • •Appreciate the work of extension workers in a rural community
Week
13

Module 3: The Extension agent and Rural Community

2h

Unit 4: Development of Rural Communities IN Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate the problems confronting the rural areas in Nigeria.
  • •Understanding constraints to development activities in the past.
  • •Understand what is to be done to alleviate such problems

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking extension principles to practical applications (Modules 2-3).

2

Review case studies of successful and unsuccessful extension programs (all modules).

3

Practice applying communication principles to different rural community scenarios (Module 4).

4

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of extension agents (Module 3).

5

Summarize the key challenges and strategies for rural development in Nigeria (Module 3, Unit 4).

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