Extension Teaching Learning Process And Methods
- Agricultural Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 121 pages
- 16 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARD302, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: THE CONCEPT, PROCEDURE AND PRINCIPLES OF EXTENSION TEACHING
- UNIT 2: BASIC CHARACTERISTICS, IMPLICATIONS AND STEPS IN EXTENSION TEACHING
- UNIT 3: LEARNING PROCESS IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
- UNIT 4: MOTIVATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
- UNIT 5: CONCEPT AND OVERVIEW OF THE USE OF EXTENSION METHODS
- UNIT 6: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION METHODS
- UNIT 1: Concept and significance of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension
- UNIT 2 CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- UNIT 3: DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND GUIDELINES FOR THEIR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
- UNIT 4 THE UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN AGRICULTURAL EXTESNION
- UNIT 5: IMPROVISATION AND SUBSTITUTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARD302 · UNIT 1: THE CONCEPT, PROCEDURE AND PRINCIPLES OF EXTENSION TEACHING
Your course materials have important dates for the early and timely completion and submission of your TMAs and attending tutorials. You should remember that you are required to submit all your assignments by the stipulated time and date. You should work against falling behind in your work or studies.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the principles of extension teaching
- Apply effective communication strategies
- Utilize instructional materials effectively
- Motivate farmers for action
- Analyze the learning process in extension
- Identify and solve communication problems
What it prepares you for
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Rural Development Officer
- Community Development Facilitator
- Agricultural Educator
- Agriculture
- Rural Development
- Community Education
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 4: Strategies to Create Effective Communication in Extension
Understanding the nuances of homophily and heterophily requires careful consideration of social dynamics and communication styles, which can be challenging to apply in diverse agricultural settings.
- Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 5: Problems in Communication Process
Identifying and mitigating various barriers such as feed-forward problems, noise, and cognitive dissonance requires a deep understanding of human behavior and communication dynamics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: INTRODUCTION
Unit 1: The concept, procedure and principles of Extension Teaching · 2 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 hours
Identify the basic characteristics of extension teaching.. Understand the implications of the teaching process.. Learn the steps in extension teaching..
- Week 2Module 1: INTRODUCTION
Unit 3: Learning Process in Agricultural Extension · 2 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 hours
Understand the concept of motivation.. Identify the major types of motivation.. Explain factors influencing motivation..
- Week 3Module 1: INTRODUCTION
Unit 5: Concept and an Overview of the use of Extension Methods · 2 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 hours
Classify extension teaching methods.. Explain individual contact methods.. Discuss the group methods..
- Week 4Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 1: Meaning and Method of Communication in Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Understand the meaning of communication in agricultural extension.. Understand the method of communication in extension.. Identify the essential elements of communication..
- Week 5Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 2: Elements of Communication Process · 3 hours
Identify the elements of communication process.. Understand the factors affecting communication process.. Analyze the S-M-C-R-E-F model..
- Week 6Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 3: Steps and Levels of Communication in Extension · 3 hours
Outline the steps in the communication process.. Understand the levels of communication in extension.. Understand the functions of mass communication..
- Week 7Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 4: Strategies to Create Effective Communication in Extension · 3 hours
Understand how to create effective communication.. Identify and explain strategies to create effective communication.. Apply homophily and hetrophily concepts..
- Week 8Module 2: COMMUNICATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Unit 5: Problems in Communication Process · 3 hours
Identify the problems in communication process.. Understand ways of improving the effectiveness of communication.. Analyze feed-forward problems and noise..
- Week 9Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION
Unit 1: Concept and significance of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Understand the concept of instructional materials.. Understand the significance of instructional materials.. Identify the characteristics of good instructional materials..
- Week 10Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION
Unit 2: Classification of Instructional Materials · 3 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 11Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION
Unit 3: Description of some Teaching Aids/Instructional Materials and Guidelines for their effective utilization in Extension · 3 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 12Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION
Unit 4: The Utilization of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Understand when to utilize instructional materials.. Learn how to select the right instructional materials.. Prepare for the utilization of instructional materials..
- Week 13Module 3: INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING MATERIALS IN EXTENSION
Unit 5: Improvisation and Substitution of Instructional Materials in Agricultural Extension · 4 hours
Understand improvisation and substitution of instructional materials.. Learn how to improvise instructional materials.. Explore sources of local instructional materials..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 1 units on teaching principles.
- Practice applying communication strategies from Module 2 in role-playing scenarios.
- Review examples of effective instructional materials from Module 3.
- Focus on understanding the steps in the learning process (Unit 3, Module 1).
- Develop strategies to address common communication barriers (Unit 5, Module 2).
- Allocate study time proportionally based on unit complexity and TMA weighting.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARD302 about?
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.
How many units does ARD302 have?
ARD302, Extension Teaching Learning Process And Methods, has 16 units across 3 modules, over 121 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARD302?
ARD302 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is ARD302 hard?
ARD302 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ARD302 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is ARD302 assessed?
ARD302 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARD302?
Agricultural Extension Officer, Agricultural Consultant, Rural Development Officer, Community Development Facilitator and Agricultural Educator.