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ARD302Agricultural Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Extension Teaching Learning Process And Methods

This course introduces students to the principles and methods of agricultural extension teaching and learning. It explores the concepts, procedures, and characteristics of effective extension teaching. Key topics include communication strategies, instructional materials, motivation techniques, and the learning process in agricultural extension. Students will learn to apply various extension methods, understand communication elements, and utilize instructional aids effectively to promote agricultural development.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Extension TeachingLearning ProcessCommunicationInstructional MaterialsMotivation

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

Extension Teaching Principles

2

Learning Process

3

Motivation in Extension

4

Communication Methods

5

Instructional Materials

6

Extension Methods

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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Agricultural Extension Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Rural Development Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Development Facilitator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureRural DevelopmentCommunity EducationGovernment AgenciesNon-Governmental Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: INTRODUCTION

4h

Unit 1: The concept, procedure and principles of Extension Teaching

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the concept of extension teaching.
  • •Identify the procedures for effective teaching.
  • •Understand the principles of extension teaching.

Unit 2: Basic Characteristics, Implications and steps in Extension Teaching

2 study hours
  • •Identify the basic characteristics of extension teaching.
  • •Understand the implications of the teaching process.
  • •Learn the steps in extension teaching.
Week
2

Module 1: INTRODUCTION

4h

Unit 3: Learning Process in Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of learning.
  • •Learn how people learn in extension.
  • •Explain how transfer of learning takes place.

Unit 4: Motivation in Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of motivation.
  • •Identify the major types of motivation.
  • •Explain factors influencing motivation.
Week
3

Module 1: INTRODUCTION

4h

Unit 5: Concept and an Overview of the use of Extension Methods

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of extension methods.
  • •Identify the necessary conditions for effective use of teaching methods.
  • •Review the use of extension methods.

Unit 6: Agricultural Extension Methods

2 study hours
  • •Classify extension teaching methods.
  • •Explain individual contact methods.
  • •Discuss the group methods.
Week
4

Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Method of Communication in Agricultural Extension

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of communication in agricultural extension.
  • •Understand the method of communication in extension.
  • •Identify the essential elements of communication.
Week
5

Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

3h

Unit 2: Elements of Communication Process

3 study hours
  • •Identify the elements of communication process.
  • •Understand the factors affecting communication process.
  • •Analyze the S-M-C-R-E-F model.
Week
6

Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

3h

Unit 3: Steps and Levels of Communication in Extension

3 study hours
  • •Outline the steps in the communication process.
  • •Understand the levels of communication in extension.
  • •Understand the functions of mass communication.
Week
7

Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

3h

Unit 4: Strategies to Create Effective Communication in Extension

3 study hours
  • •Understand how to create effective communication.
  • •Identify and explain strategies to create effective communication.
  • •Apply homophily and hetrophily concepts.
Week
8

Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION

3h

Unit 5: Problems in Communication Process

3 study hours
  • •Identify the problems in communication process.
  • •Understand ways of improving the effectiveness of communication.
  • •Analyze feed-forward problems and noise.
Week
9

Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION

3h

Unit 1: Concept and significance of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of instructional materials.
  • •Understand the significance of instructional materials.
  • •Identify the characteristics of good instructional materials.
Week
10

Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION

3h

Unit 2: Classification of Instructional Materials

3 study hours
  • •Understand the major classification of instructional materials.
  • •Understand the classification based on the sense organ.
  • •Differentiate between visual, audio, and audio-visual aids.
Week
11

Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION

3h

Unit 3: Description of some Teaching Aids/Instructional Materials and Guidelines for their effective utilization in Extension

3 study hours
  • •Understand the description of commonly used instructional materials.
  • •Learn guidelines for effective use of chalkboard, specimens, radio, and television.
  • •Apply general guidelines for effective utilization.
Week
12

Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION

3h

Unit 4: The Utilization of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension

3 study hours
  • •Understand when to utilize instructional materials.
  • •Learn how to select the right instructional materials.
  • •Prepare for the utilization of instructional materials.
Week
13

Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION

4h

Unit 5: Improvisation and Substitution of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension

4 study hours
  • •Understand improvisation and substitution of instructional materials.
  • •Learn how to improvise instructional materials.
  • •Explore sources of local instructional materials.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Module 1 units on teaching principles.

2

Practice applying communication strategies from Module 2 in role-playing scenarios.

3

Review examples of effective instructional materials from Module 3.

4

Focus on understanding the steps in the learning process (Unit 3, Module 1).

5

Develop strategies to address common communication barriers (Unit 5, Module 2).

6

Allocate study time proportionally based on unit complexity and TMA weighting.

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