Module 2: Overview of Extension Methods and Tools

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What is the primary purpose of extension services as described in the text?

To educate farmers on new agricultural technologies

To facilitate the linear transfer of knowledge from researchers to farmers

To stimulate rural innovation and development (correct)

To act as a link between researchers and farmers

How has the theory and practice of extension changed over the past five to five decades?

New approaches have examined the role of extension as a link between researchers and farmers (correct)

Extension has not changed significantly over the past five decades

Extension has shifted to a linear transfer of technology and knowledge from developer to user

Extension has become more focused on educating farmers on new technologies

What is the definition of innovation as provided in the text?

A process where something grows to become larger and more advanced

The process of educating farmers on new agricultural technologies

The linear transfer of technology and knowledge from developer to user

The process of generation, diffusion, adaptation and use of knowledge (correct)

What is the definition of development as provided in the text?

A process where something grows to become larger and more advanced Signup and view all the answers

What was the original envisioned role of extension under the transfer-of-technology approach in the 1960s?

To be a system based on the linear transfer of technology and knowledge from developer to user Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of extension services according to the new approaches discussed in the text?

To act as a link between researchers and farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the transfer-of-technology approach mentioned in the text?

It is well structured and easy to implement Signup and view all the answers

Why is the transfer-of-technology approach criticized in the text?

For being too simplistic and ignoring institutional barriers Signup and view all the answers

How has the technology transfer approach improved over the years?

By incorporating feedback systems with farmers and researchers Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a step taken to achieve a desired action?

Initiative Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a process whereby the results of a system or process are evaluated to improve its operation?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does the modified feedback system in the technology transfer approach target according to the text?

Specific needs of farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the 'New Extensionist' document developed by GFRAS?

To outline the role of extension in an agricultural innovation system Signup and view all the answers

Which group emerged from GFRAS to promote the 'New Extensionist' concept?

The GFRAS Consortium on Extension Education and Training Signup and view all the answers

What does the Learning Kit developed by GFRAS contain?

13 modules designed for self-directed, face-to-face, or blended learning Signup and view all the answers

Which organization provided financial support for the development of this module?

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Signup and view all the answers

What type of license is used for the work produced by the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)?

A Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of extension is NOT explicitly mentioned in the context of the 'New Extensionist' document?

Rural development Signup and view all the answers