Introduction To Agric. Extension And Rural Development

1. Define and explain the principles of agricultural extension and rural sociology.
2. Analyze the communication process in agricultural extension.
3. Identify and evaluate different strategies for rural development.
4. Understand the role of leadership in rural communities.
5. Apply sociological concepts to understand rural social dynamics.

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

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: History of Agricultural Extension in the World and in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: History of Agricultural Extension in the World and in Nigeria. Understand the meaning of extension and agricultural extension.. Identify key concepts and terminology in agricultural extension.. Review the historical development of agricultural extension in both global and Nigerian contexts..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: The Need For Agricultural Extension · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: The Need for Agricultural Extension. Define agricultural extension and its objectives.. Identify the kinds and levels of objectives in agricultural extension.. Reflect on the importance of extension in improving rural livelihoods..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Basic Philosophy and Principles of Agricultural Extension · 2 hours

     Cover Unit 3: Basic Philosophy and Principles of Agricultural Extension. Explain the basic philosophy behind agricultural extension work.. List and discuss the basic principles that guide agricultural extension practices.. Consider how these principles can be applied in real-world scenarios..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: Communication in Extension · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Communication in Extension. Explain the term 'communication' and its importance in extension.. Discuss the elements of the communication process.. Analyze communication models and their application in extension services..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 5: Agricultural Extension Methods · 2 hours

     Study Unit 5: Agricultural Extension Methods. Identify and classify agricultural extension teaching methods.. Discuss the individual, group, and mass methods used in extension.. Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods in various contexts..

6. Week 6Module 2: Rural Sociology

   • Unit 1: Basic Concepts and the Development of Rural Sociology · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Basic Concepts and the Development of Rural Sociology. Explain basic sociological terms relevant to rural studies.. Discuss the development of rural sociology as a discipline.. Define rural sociology and its scope..

7. Week 7Module 2: Rural Sociology

   • Unit 2: Social Stratification · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Social Stratification. Define social stratification and its relevance to rural communities.. Identify the functions and dysfunctions of social stratification.. Analyze how social stratification impacts rural life..

8. Week 8Module 2: Rural Sociology

   • Unit 3: Social Processes in Rural Society · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Social Processes in Rural Society. Discuss the social processes that occur in rural societies.. Explain competition, conflict, cooperation, accommodation, assimilation, and acculturation.. Provide examples of each process in rural settings..

9. Week 9Module 2: Rural Sociology

   • Unit 4: Rural Social Change · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Rural Social Change. Explain the term 'social change' and its implications for rural areas.. Discuss the types of rural social change.. Outline the barriers to social change in rural communities..

   • Unit 5: Theories of Social Change · 2 hours

     Study Unit 5: Theories of Social Change. Discuss the theories of causation, process, and functional analysis.. Explain the modernization theory and its relevance to rural development.. Compare and contrast different theories of social change..

10. Week 10Module 3: Rural Development and Leadership

    • Unit 1: The Concept and Strategies of Rural Development · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: The Concept and Strategies of Rural Development. Define rural development and its objectives.. Explain the basic processes of rural development.. Outline the strategies and approaches for rural development..

11. Week 11Module 3: Rural Development and Leadership

    • Unit 2: Characteristics and Major Institutions in Rural Society · 2 hours

      Study Unit 2: Characteristics and Major Institutions of Rural Society. Outline the characteristics of rural areas and rural life.. Discuss the major institutions in rural society.. Analyze the interplay between rural characteristics and institutions..

12. Week 12Module 3: Rural Development and Leadership

    • Unit 3: Leadership in Rural Communities - 1 (The Concept of Leader and Leadership, Characteristics and Types of Leaders) · 2 hours

      Study Unit 3: Leadership in Rural Communities - 1 (The Concepts of Leader and Leadership, Characteristics and Types of Leaders). Define the terms 'leader' and 'leadership'.. Outline the characteristics of effective leaders.. Explain the different types of leaders found in rural communities..

    • Unit 4: Leadership in Rural Communities - 2 (Functions of Leaders and Their Bases of Power and Influence) · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Leadership in Rural Communities - 2 (Functions of Leaders and Their Bases of Power and Influence). Recognize leaders' bases of power and influence.. Outline the functions of leaders in rural communities.. Analyze how power and influence affect leadership effectiveness..

13. Week 13Module 3: Rural Development and Leadership

    • Unit 5: Leadership in Rural Communities - 3 (Development and Functions of Rural Community Leaders) · 2 hours

      Study Unit 5: Leadership in Rural Communities - 3 (Development and Functions of Rural Community Leaders). Appreciate the role of leadership in rural community development.. Understand the importance of leadership development.. Recognize the functions of community leaders in agricultural extension and rural development..