EXTENSION TRAINING CURRICULUM AND DEVELOPMENT
- Agricultural Sciences
- 500 level
- 3 credit units
- 70 pages
- 7 units
This course provides an overview of agricultural extension, training, and curriculum development. It explores the fundamental principles and practices of extension education, including its history, objectives, and role in economic development. The course covers various extension training methods, curriculum development processes, and evaluation techniques. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective extension work in agricultural settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- 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 ARD505, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARD505 · UNIT 1 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
In this file, you will find the details of the work you must submit to your tutor for marking. The marks you obtain from these assignments will count towards the final mark you obtain for this course. Further information on assignments will be found in the Assignment file and in this course guide in Assessment section.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the concept of agricultural extension and its role in development
- Identify and apply various extension training methods
- Develop effective extension training curricula
- Evaluate extension training programs using appropriate methods
- Analyze the factors influencing the success of extension programs
What it prepares you for
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Rural Development Officer
- Agricultural Trainer
- Community Development Worker
- Agriculture
- Rural Development
- Community Development
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 4 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes
Unit 12: Scope of Extension Evaluation
Requires understanding of complex statistical methods and data analysis techniques for accurate measurement of program outcomes.
- MODULE 6 Evaluation, Criteria and Methods
Unit 18: Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes
Involves integrating diverse evaluation methods and adapting them to specific extension program contexts, requiring critical thinking and analytical skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1 Concepts of Agricultural Extension
Unit 1: Agricultural Extension · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the concept and nature of extension education.. Define extension education and its historical context.. Explain the philosophy of extension education.. Discuss the fundamental objectives of extension education..
Unit 2: Phases of Extension Training · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the phases of extension training.. Review learning theories and their application to training.. Examine different training approaches.. Identify the phases of training: planning, implementation, and evaluation..
- Week 2MODULE 2 Practices of Extension Training
Unit 3: Types of Extension Training · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Identify the types of extension training.. Differentiate between pre-service and in-service training.. Describe induction, foundation, on-the-job, and career development training..
Unit 4: Methods of Extension Training · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Explore methods of extension training.. Examine pre-service training, practical orientation, and skill teaching.. Understand the keys to successful and effective extension training.. Prepare a training checklist..
- Week 3MODULE 2 Practices of Extension Training
Unit 5: Role of Agriculture in Nigerian Economic Development · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Review the roles of agriculture in Nigerian economic development.. Understand the importance of agriculture in providing food, jobs, and raw materials.. Examine the role of agriculture in earning foreign exchange and accumulating capital..
- Week 4MODULE 3 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Unit 6: Training Programmes · 4 hours
Read Unit 6: Understand the training cycle.. Identify the steps in the training cycle: analysis, design, development, conduct, and evaluation.. Examine the roles of the trainer as a subject-matter specialist, counselor, and leader..
- Week 5MODULE 3 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Unit 8: Curriculum Development · 4 hours
Read Unit 7: Understand the concept of curriculum development.. Examine training needs analysis: job analysis, task analysis, and skill-gap analysis.. Learn how to select a training method..
- Week 6MODULE 3 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Unit 9: Concepts Evaluation Training Programmes · 4 hours
Read Unit 8: Understand the concepts of evaluation training programmes.. Examine the criteria for evaluating training programs.. Learn the methods for evaluating extension training programs..
- Week 7MODULE 4 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes
Unit 10: Concept of Extension Evaluation · 4 hours
Read Unit 10: Understand the concept of extension evaluation.. Examine the benefits of extension evaluation.. Learn the scope of extension evaluation.. Understand the principles of effective evaluation..
- Week 8MODULE 4 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes
Unit 11: Benefits of Extension Evaluation · 4 hours
Read Unit 11: Understand the benefits of extension evaluation.. Examine the benefits of extension evaluation.. Learn the scope of extension evaluation.. Understand the principles of effective evaluation..
- Week 9MODULE 4 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes
Unit 12: Scope of Extension Evaluation · 4 hours
Read Unit 12: Understand the scope of extension evaluation.. Examine the benefits of extension evaluation.. Learn the scope of extension evaluation.. Understand the principles of effective evaluation..
- Week 10MODULE 4 Organisation of Causes and Evaluation of Training Programmes
Unit 13: Principles of Effective Evaluation · 4 hours
Read Unit 13: Understand the principles of effective evaluation.. Examine the benefits of extension evaluation.. Learn the scope of extension evaluation.. Understand the principles of effective evaluation..
- Week 11MODULE 6 Evaluation, Criteria and Methods
Unit 17: Factors to be considered in Extension Evaluation · 4 hours
Read Unit 17: Factors to be considered in Extension Evaluation. Review the role of the evaluation project leader.. Understand the importance of involving extension personnel and local people.. Consider the time factor and financial implications..
- Week 12MODULE 6 Evaluation, Criteria and Methods
Unit 18: Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes · 4 hours
Read Unit 18: Criteria for Evaluating Extension Programmes. Examine program determination: situation analysis, problem identification, and objective determination.. Understand progress appraisal and analysis of accomplishments..
- Week 13MODULE 6 Evaluation, Criteria and Methods
Unit 19: Methods for Evaluating Extension Training Programmes · 4 hours
Read Unit 19: Methods for Evaluating Extension Training Programmes.. Explore personal observation, checklists, rating scales, mail questionnaires, case studies, and personal interviews.. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of each method..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to understand key concepts.
- Create concept maps linking the different modules to see the interconnectedness of topics.
- Focus on understanding the various extension training methods and their applications.
- Practice applying evaluation criteria to hypothetical extension programs.
- Allocate study time evenly across all modules, but prioritize areas of weakness identified in TMAs.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARD505 about?
This course provides an overview of agricultural extension, training, and curriculum development. It explores the fundamental principles and practices of extension education, including its history, objectives, and role in economic development. The course covers various extension training methods, curriculum development processes, and evaluation techniques. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective extension work in agricultural settings.
How many units does ARD505 have?
ARD505, EXTENSION TRAINING CURRICULUM AND DEVELOPMENT, has 7 units across 3 modules, over 70 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARD505?
ARD505 carries 3 credit units, at 500 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is ARD505 hard?
ARD505 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ARD505 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 7 units.
How is ARD505 assessed?
ARD505 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARD505?
Agricultural Extension Officer, Rural Development Officer, Agricultural Trainer and Community Development Worker.