Agriculture Extension Programme Planning Model

Study Notes

Extension Programme Planning Model

Developed by Sandhu in 1965, the model consists of six phases with several steps to be followed under each phase.

Organisation for Planning

Involvement of potential clientele in planning extension programmes is crucial for better decision-making and educational change.
Conditions for setting up a good organisation:
- All social systems and special interest groups are identified.
- Members of the planning committee represent all major interest groups, economic and social levels of people, and other important elements.
- Each member clearly understands the purpose, functioning, and individual role.
- Members are elected, nominated, or co-opted through democratic procedures.

Planning Process

Phase 1: Reaching an understanding regarding principles, procedures, roles, and time schedules.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Clearly defined statement of purpose and roles of each member.
  - Familiarity with principles, procedures, roles, and time schedules among staff and people's representatives.
Phase 2: Analysis of the situation.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Collection, analysis, and interpretation of existing facts.
  - Availability of adequate and reliable data.
  - Identification of major needs and problems of the area.
Phase 3: Determining programme objectives.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Objectives determined by villagers in consultation with extension staff.
  - Objectives relate to major problems, needs, and interests.
  - Both immediate and long-term objectives are determined.
Phase 4: Selecting problems with due regard to priorities.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Identification, classification, and selection of problems based on situation analysis.
  - Problems categorized into those that can be solved by people themselves, with aid, or with government funds.
  - Selection of problems based on priority and relevance to the family, community, and situation.
Phase 5: Finding solutions to problems.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Village Level Workers and Extension Officers advise village families and institutions on solutions.
  - Research findings are collected and projected.
  - Block and district level specialists provide solutions based on research findings.

Planned Programme

Phase 2: Preparation of a written programme statement.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Programme stated in a written form that is readily understood and approved.
  - Problems stated from the viewpoint of the farm, home, and community.
  - Objectives stated in specific and measurable terms.
  - Details about learners, subject matter, and behavioural changes are included.

Execution of Plan of Work

Phase 3: Execution of the plan of work.
- Conditions to be met:
  - The approved programme is carried out in a co-ordinated manner.
  - Plans for coordination, including calendar of activities, are developed.
  - Techniques, methods, and materials used are appropriate to the situation and clientele.
  - Subject matter is appropriate considering the people and their objectives.

Evaluation of Accomplishments

Phase 5: Evaluation of accomplishments.
- Conditions to be met:
  - Concurrent and ex-post facto evaluation of progress towards objectives.
  - Evaluation plans are developed for each phase of the programme.
  - Report of accomplishments and implications is made to the extension governing group.

Description

This quiz covers the extension programme planning model developed by Sandhu in 1965, which involves six phases with several steps to plan and implement rural development programmes. It's a part of the Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Health & Veterinary Public Health at the Guyana School of Agriculture.