Administration And Programme Planning In Extension

1. Understand the principles and processes of extension administration.
2. List the tasks and functions of an Extension Administrator.
3. Explain the importance of extension programme planning.
4. Describe the extension planning process.
5. Explain the concepts of monitoring and evaluation in Agricultural Extension programmes.

13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Extension Programme Administration

   • Unit 1: Common Concepts in Extension Administration · 2 hours

     Define administration and its purpose.. Explain the concept of extension administration.. Differentiate between management and administration.. Define the concept of organization and its importance..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Extension Programme Administration

   • Unit 2: Principles of Extension Administration · 2 hours

     State the principles that guide extension administration.. Explain the conditions necessary for successful extension administration.. Discuss the importance of principles to extension administration.. Outline Henri Fayol's principles of management..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Extension Programme Administration

   • Unit 3: Conditions Necessary for Successful Extension Administration · 2 hours

     Identify conditions that favor successful extension administration.. Explain how environmental factors affect extension administration.. Discuss the importance of support-oriented extension services.. Describe the role of social alignment in extension administration..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Extension Programme Administration

   • Unit 4: Theories of Administration Related to Extension · 2 hours

     Describe the two major classifications of Administrative Theories.. Discuss Classical Management theories, noting merits and demerits.. Compare theoretical approaches associated with Behavioral & System Theory.. Explain the importance of integrating management theories in extension..

5. Week 5Module 2: Function and Characteristics of Extension Administration

   • Unit 1: Essential Tasks of An Extension Administrator · 2 hours

     Identify essential tasks involved in extension administration.. Discuss the importance of planning, budgeting, and information flows.. Explain the regular tasks of an extension administrator.. Apply administrative tasks in practical scenarios..

6. Week 6Module 2: Function and Characteristics of Extension Administration

   • Unit 2: Strategic Tasks of An Extension Administrator · 2 hours

     Discuss the strategic tasks of an extension administrator.. Identify causes of low staff morale and techniques to raise it.. Explain the importance of staff development and inter-agency coordination.. Apply strategic tasks to improve extension administration..

7. Week 7Module 2: Function and Characteristics of Extension Administration

   • Unit 3: Qualities and Functions of Extension Administrators · 2 hours

     Itemize essential attributes of an extension administrator.. Describe the functions of an extension director.. Discuss responsibilities and functions of an extension administrator.. Evaluate leadership qualities in extension administration..

8. Week 8Module 2: Function and Characteristics of Extension Administration

   • Unit 4: Organizing and Coordinating for Extension Work · 2 hours

     Define organizing and coordinating in extension work.. Describe the organizing process in an extension organization.. Explain the coordinating process and mechanisms.. Manage budget development in an extension organization..

9. Week 9Module 3: Staff Management for Extension Programming

   • Unit 1: Staff Recruitment, Placement and Discipline · 2 hours

     Discuss the procedure for staff recruitment.. Describe the process of staff selection.. Determine the number of personnel required by an extension organization.. Apply recruitment and selection principles in extension staffing..

   • Unit 2: Discipline in The Extension Service · 2 hours

     Identify reasons for disciplinary measures in an extension organization.. Explain the process of conducting discipline.. Appreciate the principles of effective discipline.. Apply disciplinary measures fairly and effectively..

10. Week 10Module 3: Staff Management for Extension Programming

    • Unit 3: Personnel Supervision in Extension Programme · 2 hours

      Define supervision and explain its usefulness in extension work.. State the principles of extension supervision.. Identify conditions that promote effective extension supervision.. State the functions of an extension supervisor..

    • Unit 4: Motivation in The Extension System · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning and types of motivation.. Classify motivation theories.. Understand the importance of motivation in the extension service.. Apply motivational techniques to improve staff performance..

11. Week 11Module 4: Personnel Management and Public Relations

    • Unit 1: Personnel Management and Staff Training Part 1 · 2 hours

      Understand the functions of personnel management.. State the guidelines for successful personnel administration.. Discuss the importance of staff training.. Apply personnel management principles in extension settings..

    • Unit 2: Personnel Management and Staff Training Part 2 · 2 hours

      Understand the functions of personnel management.. State the guidelines for successful personnel administration.. Discuss the importance of staff training.. Apply personnel management principles in extension settings..

12. Week 12Module 4: Personnel Management and Public Relations

    • Unit 3: Public Relations in The Extension Service Part 1 · 2 hours

      Understand the meaning and aims of public relations.. State the steps in organizing public relations efforts.. Explain the importance of public relations to extension organizations.. Develop a public relations strategy for an extension service..

    • Unit 4: Public Relations and The Extension Service Part 2 · 2 hours

      Appreciate the extension worker as a public relations (PR) officer.. Describe the PR functions of the extension worker.. State the qualities of a public relations officer.. Understand the elements of a good public relations effort..

13. Week 13Module 5: Extension Programme Planning & Campaign

    • Unit 1: Introduction to Extension Programme Planning · 2 hours

      Explain the meaning of extension programme and extension programme planning.. Mention persons responsible for extension programme planning.. State objectives of extension programme planning.. Understand the importance of farmers participation in planning..

    • Unit 2: Assumptions & Principles of Extension Programme Planning · 2 hours

      State the assumptions of extension programme planning.. State the principles that undergird effective extension programme planning.. Describe the importance of extension programme planning.. Understand the rationale for programme planning..