Comparative Extension Systems

  1. Course Title: EE 306- COMPARATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEMS
  2. Course Aim: to enable students develop analytical understanding of extension systems applied in different countries and contexts
  • Course Expected Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course students should be able to:

  • Differentiate structures and philosophies of extension services in different countries
  • Examine the different extension systems worldwide with the aim of grasping their weaknesses and strengths
  • Evaluate different extension systems and make recommendations
  • Develop the ability to combine several extension approaches for enhancing agricultural development.
  1. Course status: Core
  2. Credit rating: 9 Credits
  3. Time Distribution: 90 hours

                                    Lecture                                    36 hours

Seminars/Tutorials                   18 hours

Practical                                  9 hours

Assignment                             9 hours

Independent Research                        18 hours

Pre-requisite:             EE 107

  • Course Content:

Structure and philosophy of extension services in selected countries both in developed and developing countries.Extension systems/approaches worldwide. Data on the effectiveness of the administrative, training and information components of extension work under varying institutional structures in Africa. Internal features of extension organization: leadership, staffing, funding, resources, scope and linkages. Characteristic problems and possible solutions.

Practical: Case studies will be used to develop practical skills. These will be complimented, where necessary and where financial resources allow, with field trips to relevant sites. Alternatively, candidates will be involved in analyzing selected case studies of selected problems/issues and demonstrate level of articulation and proficiency through their participation in seminar presentations.

 

  • Teaching and Learning Activities

Teaching will involve lectures, practical, group assignments and seminar presentations, individual assignments to capture self- reading. Use of case studies in teaching for some practical aspects will be employed.

  1. Assessment Methods

The assessments will be through continuous assessments were written timed tests (theory and practical), quizzes, seminar presentation, practical reports, and submission of individual/group assignment papers will be used. The assessment will also include final University written examination.

 

  1. Reading List:

Swanson, B.E., R.P. Bentz and A.J. Sofranko (Eds) (1997) Improving Agricultural Extension: A Reference Manual, Rome FAO.

Adams, M.E. (1982) Agricultural Extension in Developing Countries, Essex, Longman Group

Van Den Ban and H.S. Hawkins (1996) Agricultural Extension (2nd Ed.) Harlow, Longman.

Maunder,A.H. (1973) Agricultural Extension: A Reference Manual, Rome, FAO.

Swanson, B.E. (Ed) (1984) Agricultural Extension: A Reference Manual, Rome: FAO

Scarborough, V., S. Killough, D.A. Johnson and J. Farrington (Eds) (1997) Farmer-led Extension: Concepts and Practices. London, ODI,.

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