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CRD430Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Cooperatives Extension

This course offers an introduction to Cooperative Extension, exploring its foundations, importance, and legal frameworks within Nigeria. It examines communication channels for rural development, essential ingredients of extension services, and problem-solving strategies. Students will learn about opinion leaders, planning tools, and case studies, equipping them with practical knowledge for effective cooperative extension programs and rural development initiatives.

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26h

Study Time

13

Weeks

2h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Cooperative ExtensionRural DevelopmentCommunication ChannelsExtension PlanningAdoption Process

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Foundations of Cooperative Extension

2

Communication Channels in Rural Development

3

Extension Planning and Management

4

Diffusion and Adoption Processes

5

Role of Opinion Leaders

6

Case Studies in Extension Service

7

Training and Visit System

Total Topics7 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

Extension Officer

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Rural Development Officer

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Cooperative Manager

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Agricultural Consultant

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Community Development Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureRural DevelopmentCommunity DevelopmentGovernment AgenciesNon-Governmental Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: The General Foundations of Cooperative Extension Service

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Definition of extension service, foundations of cooperative extension service in Nigeria.
•Understand the roles of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
•Review the functions of the Department of Cooperative and Agricultural Development Project (ADP).

Unit 2: The Importance of Extension Service in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Contributions of extension service to economic growth and rural development.
•Examine the role of extension in achieving national food security and alleviating rural poverty.
•Understand the concept of Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development (SARD).

Week

2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: The Legal Base, Objectives, SCRDe and Functions of Extension Service

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Legal bases, objectives, and functions of extension service.
•Understand the management of extension service in Nigeria.
•Review international examples of legislated extension policies.

Week

3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: The General Survey of Channels of Communication in Rural Development

2 study hours

•Explore Unit 4: Channels of communication in rural development, including personal contact, meetings, and reports.
•Analyze the importance of communication in grassroots mobilization.
•Evaluate the use of posters, leaflets, radio, and television in rural communication.

Week

4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Yardsticks that can Enhance Effective Selection of Communication Channels for Cooperative Grassroots Mobilisation

2 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Yardsticks for effective selection of communication channels, including performance, content, and appeal.
•Understand the factors affecting the selection of communication methods.
•Review the categories of extension workers and factors farmers consider before adopting a practice.

Week

5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: The Essential Ingredients of Cooperative Extension Services

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Definition of cooperative extension service, its organization, and funding.
•Understand the methods and attributes of cooperative extension service.
•Review the stages and approaches to cooperative extension service.

Week

6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Identification of Problems of Cooperative Extension Service

2 study hours

•Study Unit 2: Economic, organizational, and structural problems of cooperative extension service.
•Analyze the impact of population issues and unstable policy frameworks.
•Understand the challenges of inadequate funding and weak linkages between research and extension.

Week

7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Opinion Leaders and their Roles in Cooperative Extension Service

2 study hours

•Explore Unit 3: Roles of opinion leaders in cooperative extension service.
•Understand the shift from directive to participatory extension.
•Review the causes of attitude change and their impact on adoption.

Week

8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Planning as an Essential Tool for a Well Co-ordinated Cooperative Extension Programme

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Planning as an essential tool for cooperative extension programs.
•Understand the planning process, characteristics of a good plan, and business forecasts.
•Review the reasons for planning and its benefits.

Week

9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Various Types of Planning with Relation to Extension Programme

2 study hours

•Study Unit 5: Strategic, tactical, and contingency planning in relation to extension programs.
•Understand the elements of a cooperative extension program.
•Review the progressive cycle of extension program planning and its importance.

Week

10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Case Studies in Cooperative Extension Service

2 study hours

•Explore Unit 1: Purpose of case studies in cooperative extension service.
•Understand the description of simple and topical case studies.
•Review the methods of collecting data and the reasons for case studies.

Week

11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Analysis of Simple Case Studies and the Advantages of Case Studies in Cooperative Extension Service

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Advantages of case studies in cooperative extension service in Nigeria.
•Understand the challenges of conducting case studies.
•Analyze sample case studies and their implications.

Week

12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Innovation, Identification of Diffusion and Adoption Process

2 study hours

•Study Unit 3: Definition of innovation, opinion leadership, diffusion, and adoption.
•Understand the attributes of an innovation.
•Review the stages in rates and adopted categories.

Week

13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: The Role of Extension Agents in the Diffusion-Adoption Process and Training and Visit (T&V) System in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Explore Unit 4: Role of extension agents in the diffusion-adoption process.
•Understand extension teaching methods and the creed of rural reconstruction development.
•Review the Training and Visit (T&V) system in Nigeria and its key features.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Develop case study analyses for different cooperative scenarios, identifying problems and solutions.

3

Practice applying communication channel selection criteria to various rural contexts.

4

Review the legal and policy frameworks, noting key legislation and government roles.

5

Prepare diagrams illustrating the diffusion and adoption process, highlighting the role of extension agents.

6

Focus on understanding the Training and Visit (T&V) system, its key features, and strategies.

7

Create concept maps linking communication strategies, planning tools, and extension program goals.

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