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The human resource development paradigm prioritizes teaching methods over student decision-making.
The human resource development paradigm prioritizes teaching methods over student decision-making.
False (B)
Advisory work solely relies on participatory approaches.
Advisory work solely relies on participatory approaches.
False (B)
Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are an example of the Facilitation for Empowerment paradigm.
Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are an example of the Facilitation for Empowerment paradigm.
True (A)
The Facilitation for Empowerment paradigm is characterized by top-down teaching methods.
The Facilitation for Empowerment paradigm is characterized by top-down teaching methods.
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The Human Resource Development paradigm is a recent development in agricultural extension.
The Human Resource Development paradigm is a recent development in agricultural extension.
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A key personal quality for extension workers is the ability to accurately diagnose and solve problems with livestock.
A key personal quality for extension workers is the ability to accurately diagnose and solve problems with livestock.
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Extension agents should strive to improve public speaking skills as it's an important trait for their work.
Extension agents should strive to improve public speaking skills as it's an important trait for their work.
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Extension agents should have a strong understanding of religious protocols in the communities they serve.
Extension agents should have a strong understanding of religious protocols in the communities they serve.
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A major focus of future extension education is on developing new and efficient ways to deliver technology to farmers.
A major focus of future extension education is on developing new and efficient ways to deliver technology to farmers.
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The text suggests that extension agents should focus on making agriculture a money-losing venture rather than a profitable one.
The text suggests that extension agents should focus on making agriculture a money-losing venture rather than a profitable one.
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Formal education is primarily short-term and objective.
Formal education is primarily short-term and objective.
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Non-formal education is characterized by a fixed curriculum or course of study.
Non-formal education is characterized by a fixed curriculum or course of study.
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Extension education aims to disseminate useful information to rural people outside organized schools.
Extension education aims to disseminate useful information to rural people outside organized schools.
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Formal education is delivered in a flexible, learner-centered manner.
Formal education is delivered in a flexible, learner-centered manner.
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One of the purposes of non-formal education is its credential-based focus.
One of the purposes of non-formal education is its credential-based focus.
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The term 'extension' was first used to describe adult education programs in the 19th century.
The term 'extension' was first used to describe adult education programs in the 19th century.
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Youth is the primary group served by non-formal education programs.
Youth is the primary group served by non-formal education programs.
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Non-formal education is generally delivered in schools and classrooms.
Non-formal education is generally delivered in schools and classrooms.
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Extension education primarily focuses on urban populations.
Extension education primarily focuses on urban populations.
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Andragogy is a term that refers to the education of adults.
Andragogy is a term that refers to the education of adults.
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The main aim of agricultural extension is to decrease production on family farms.
The main aim of agricultural extension is to decrease production on family farms.
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One of the main elements of extension is motivation and self-confidence.
One of the main elements of extension is motivation and self-confidence.
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Extension programs should be static and uniform to ensure consistency.
Extension programs should be static and uniform to ensure consistency.
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Extension education contributes to national development programs.
Extension education contributes to national development programs.
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The scope of extension only includes agricultural production.
The scope of extension only includes agricultural production.
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Technical advice and information are not part of the extension process.
Technical advice and information are not part of the extension process.
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The main objective of extension work is to lower the standard of living for rural people.
The main objective of extension work is to lower the standard of living for rural people.
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Community and rural development is one of the areas focused on by extension.
Community and rural development is one of the areas focused on by extension.
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The 'Training and Visit' system is associated with the technology transfer paradigm of agricultural extension.
The 'Training and Visit' system is associated with the technology transfer paradigm of agricultural extension.
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Extension communication processes only involve one-way communication from experts to farmers.
Extension communication processes only involve one-way communication from experts to farmers.
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Leadership development is not mentioned as a component of extension work.
Leadership development is not mentioned as a component of extension work.
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Technology-based approaches in extension focus on addressing specific needs of farmers.
Technology-based approaches in extension focus on addressing specific needs of farmers.
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Extension objectives include planning and implementing family and village plans.
Extension objectives include planning and implementing family and village plans.
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The bottom-up approach to extension work is characterized as bureaucratic.
The bottom-up approach to extension work is characterized as bureaucratic.
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Formal education is characterized by a loosely structured and unorganized system.
Formal education is characterized by a loosely structured and unorganized system.
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Informal education occurs through daily experiences and resources in one's environment.
Informal education occurs through daily experiences and resources in one's environment.
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Non-formal education includes programs like adult literacy and agricultural extension.
Non-formal education includes programs like adult literacy and agricultural extension.
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The purpose of agricultural extension is solely to provide formal academic training.
The purpose of agricultural extension is solely to provide formal academic training.
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Education is viewed solely as a process that ends when one graduates from university.
Education is viewed solely as a process that ends when one graduates from university.
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All forms of education, including informal, non-formal, and formal, aim to bring about desirable changes in human behavior.
All forms of education, including informal, non-formal, and formal, aim to bring about desirable changes in human behavior.
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The main elements of agricultural extension include only theoretical knowledge without practical application.
The main elements of agricultural extension include only theoretical knowledge without practical application.
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Only formal education institutions can provide a structured learning environment.
Only formal education institutions can provide a structured learning environment.
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Study Notes
Formal Education Agricultural Extension
- Formal education is institutionalized, chronologically graded, and hierarchically structured. It runs from primary to university levels.
- It includes specialized programs for technical and vocational training.
- Informal education is a lifelong process of learning from daily experience. Learning comes from home, work, and other aspects of daily life. This is an unsystematic and unorganized form of learning.
- Non-formal education is organized learning activities outside a formal system. This type of learning often serves a specific group or clientele, and has clearly defined learning objectives.
- Non-formal education includes agriculture extension programs, farmer trainings, adult literacy/occupational training, family planning, and cooperative training.
- Extension work involves spreading information and ideas in rural areas. This aims to help people outside traditional schools and classrooms.
- Extension aims to disseminate useful knowledge to rural people. It can be the extending of educational advantages to those unable to access formal education.
- Extension was first used in England in the second half of the 19th century to describe adult education programs to expand university work into the community.
- Agricultural extension aims to increase efficiency and the standard of living for farm families. It focuses on farm management, youth and leadership development, and public affairs.
- Four main elements of extension are knowledge and skills, technical advice and information, farmer's organizations, and motivation and self-confidence.
- There are four paradigms of agricultural extension: technology transfer(persuasive & paternalistic), advisory work (persuasive & participatory), human resource development (educational & paternalistic), and facilitation for empowerment (educational & participatory).
Differences Between Formal and Extension Education
- In formal education, teachers start with theory and work toward practical application, while extension workers start with practical experience and may later address theoretical concepts.
- Formal education has a fixed curriculum, whereas extension education's curriculum is problem-based and developed collaboratively with the learners/farmers.
- Formal education authority rests with the teacher, while extension education authority rests with the learners/farmers.
- Formal education often involves compulsory class attendance and vertical teaching formats. Extension education uses voluntary participation and horizontal teaching methods.
- Formal education typically has homogeneous groups of learners within classrooms, while extension education has more heterogeneous groups based on farmers' needs.
Importance, Scope, and Objectives of Extension Education
- Extension uses democratic methods to educate farmers.
- It aids in adopting innovations and solving agricultural problems.
- Aims to increase farm yields, better standards of living, improve communities, progressive improvement, and contribute to national development.
- Scope includes agricultural production, processing/marketing of farm products, environmental protection, and natural resource development, farm/home management, family living, youth development, leadership development, and public affairs.
Communication Processes in Extension Education
- Extension education uses various communication systems. Two main issues are: how the communication occurs, and why it occurs.
Alternative Ways of Organizing Extension Work
- Organizing extension work involves considering factors like public vs. private, government /non-government, top-down/bottom-up, profit/nonprofit, free/cost-recovery, general/sector, single-purpose / multi-purpose, and technology-based / need-based.
Functions of the Extension Agent
- Assisting farmers to identify/overcome problems.
- Improving use of resources/technology.
- Introducing new technologies.
- Providing research-based information.
- Creating opportunities for farmers (e.g., processing, marketing).
- Assisting farmers to get a clear vision of their development.
Necessary Skills for Extension Workers
- Technical knowledge, policy understanding, rural life knowledge
- Adult education skills (e.g., communication, etiquette, cultural sensitivity )
- Organizational and planning skills
- Communication skills
- Analysis and diagnosis skills
- Leadership skills
- Initiative
- Public speaking
- Report-writing skills
- Religious protocols (If applicable)
Key Personal Qualities for Extension Workers
- Commitment to extension work
- Reliability
- Humility
- Confidence
- Determination
Aspects of Future Extension Education
- Evolution of extension systems and operationalization of approaches.
- Future extension education initiatives.
- College participation.
- Web-enabled technology dissemination.
- Creating cases and tools for technology dissemination.
- Agriculture as a profitable venture.
- Scaling up group mobilization.
- Micro-enterprise promotion.
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Explore the foundational concepts of educational classifications in agricultural extension. This quiz covers formal, informal, and non-formal education and how they relate to agricultural training and development. Gain insights into the impact of extension work on rural populations and their learning processes.
