Cooperative Education & Extension
- Agricultural Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 143 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of cooperative education and extension. It explores the meaning, objectives, and development of cooperative education in Nigeria. Key topics include cooperative extension teaching methods, learning processes, adult education concepts within cooperatives, and the training and visit system. The course aims to equip students with skills for effective propagation of cooperative education and extension, fostering rural community welfare and economic development.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 26 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of COP318, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 QUALITIES AND ROLE OF A GOOD COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WORKERPage 27
- UNIT 2 BENEFITS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND EXTENSIONPage 34
- UNIT 3: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN NIGERIAPage 38
- UNIT 4 DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE IN NIGERIAPage 45
- UNIT 5 PROBLEMS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN NIGERIAPage 51
- UNIT 1 THE CONCEPT, PROCEDURE AND PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TEACHINGPage 66
- UNIT 2 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS, IMPLICATIONS AND STEPS IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATION EXTENSION TEACHINGPage 72
- UNIT 3 LEARNING PROCESS IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND EXTENSIONPage 79
- UNIT 4 CONCEPT OF ADULT EDUCATION IN COOPERATIVEPage 86
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
COP318 · UNIT 2: OBJECTIVES OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND EXTENSION IN NIGERIA
Cooperative, for instance, may be the ‘vehicle’ to obtaining improved markets or providing sources of supplies or other services which, otherwise, would have been unavailable, if members acted alone.
What you should be able to do
- Define cooperative education and extension and explain their significance.
- Identify the objectives of cooperative education and extension in Nigeria.
- Apply effective cooperative extension teaching methods.
- Analyze the problems facing cooperative education in Nigeria and propose solutions.
- Evaluate the role of cooperative education in rural development.
- Explain the concept of adult education within the cooperative framework.
What it prepares you for
- Cooperative Manager
- Extension Officer
- Rural Development Officer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Community Development Facilitator
- Agriculture
- Rural Development
- Community Development
- Education
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Cooperative Extension Teaching
Unit 3: Learning Process in Cooperative Education and Extension
Understanding the various learning theories and their practical application in designing effective cooperative education programs requires a strong grasp of educational psychology.
- Module 4:
Unit 1: Training and Visit System in Cooperative Education
The integration of training methodologies with practical visit strategies demands a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical frameworks and real-world implementation challenges.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Meaning of Cooperative Education and Extension · 2 hours
Define cooperative, education, and extension.. Explain the relationship between these concepts.. Identify key elements of cooperative societies..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Objectives of Cooperative Education and Extension in Nigeria · 2 hours
List the objectives of cooperative extension in Nigeria.. Discuss the role of cooperative education in national development.. Compare cooperative extension with formal education..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Cooperative Education versus Formal Education in Nigeria · 2 hours
Differentiate between cooperative education and formal education.. Explain the voluntary nature of cooperative extension.. Discuss the flexibility of cooperative education settings..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: The Principles of Cooperative · 2 hours
State the principles of cooperative societies.. Explain the Rochdale Cooperative Principles.. Discuss the principles of cooperative extension..
- Week 5Module 2: Cooperative Extension in Practice
Unit 1: Qualities and Role of a Good Cooperative Extension Worker · 2 hours
Describe the qualities of a good cooperative extension worker.. Explain the roles of a cooperative extension worker.. Highlight the educational duties of cooperative societies..
- Week 6Module 2: Cooperative Extension in Practice
Unit 2: Benefits and the Importance of Cooperative Education and Extension · 2 hours
Discuss the benefits of cooperative education for various stakeholders.. Highlight the importance of cooperative education and extension.. Explain how cooperative education improves living standards..
- Week 7Module 2: Cooperative Extension in Practice
Unit 3: Cooperative Education in Nigeria · 2 hours
Trace the history of cooperative education in Nigeria.. State the institutions involved in cooperative education.. Highlight the contributions of overseas institutions..
- Week 8Module 2: Cooperative Extension in Practice
Unit 4: Development of Cooperative in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the pre- and post-independence development of cooperatives in Nigeria.. Explain the role of agricultural extension.. Describe strategies for reforming cooperative education and extension..
- Week 9Module 2: Cooperative Extension in Practice
Unit 5: Problems of Cooperative Education in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the problems of cooperative education in Nigeria.. Suggest solutions to these problems.. Explain regulations and guidelines for cooperative education..
- Week 10Module 3: Cooperative Extension Teaching
Unit 1: The Concept, Procedure and Principles of Cooperative Extension Teaching · 2 hours
Define the concept of cooperative extension teaching.. Explain procedures for effective teaching.. State the principles of cooperative extension teaching..
- Week 11Module 3: Cooperative Extension Teaching
Unit 2: Basic Characteristics, Implications and Steps in Cooperative Education Extension Teaching · 2 hours
Explain the characteristics of cooperative education extension teaching.. State the implications of the teaching process.. Highlight the steps in cooperative education extension teaching..
- Week 12Module 3: Cooperative Extension Teaching
Unit 3: Learning Process in Cooperative Education and Extension · 2 hours
Explain the concept of learning.. Demonstrate how people learn in cooperative education.. Describe how transfer of learning takes place..
- Week 13Module 3: Cooperative Extension Teaching
Unit 4: Concept of Adult Education in Cooperative · 2 hours
Explain the concept of adult education in cooperative.. List functional literacy and vocational programs.. Discuss cooperative extension as part of adult education..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit summaries to reinforce key concepts and definitions.
- Create flashcards for important terms and principles from each module.
- Practice applying cooperative principles to real-world scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the history and development of cooperative education in Nigeria.
- Prepare detailed notes on the various extension teaching methods and their applications.
- Study past Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) to identify common question types.
- Allocate specific study time for each module based on its complexity and weightage.
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Practice answering essay questions within the allocated time limit.
- Review case studies and examples provided in the course materials.
- Create concept maps linking key topics and their relationships.
- Prioritize understanding the practical applications of cooperative education in rural development.
Questions students ask about this course
What is COP318 about?
This course introduces students to the principles and practices of cooperative education and extension. It explores the meaning, objectives, and development of cooperative education in Nigeria. Key topics include cooperative extension teaching methods, learning processes, adult education concepts within cooperatives, and the training and visit system. The course aims to equip students with skills for effective propagation of cooperative education and extension, fostering rural community welfare and economic development.
How many units does COP318 have?
COP318, Cooperative Education & Extension, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 143 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is COP318?
COP318 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is COP318 hard?
COP318 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 COP318 take to study?
About 26 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is COP318 assessed?
COP318 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with COP318?
Cooperative Manager, Extension Officer, Rural Development Officer, Agricultural Consultant and Community Development Facilitator.