i. Course Title: EE 300- SUPERVISED ENTERPRISE PROJECT (SEP) I
ii. Course Aim
iii. Course Expected Learning outcomes:
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
• Identify the various components of the research process
• Explain the research process and how it applies to real life problem
• Carry out situation analysis in order to identify a researchable problem
• Prepare sound Supervised Enterprise Proposals
iv. Course Status: Core
v. Credit rating: 12 Credits
vi. Total hours spent: 120 hours
Lecture 0 hours
Seminars/Tutorials 36 hours
Practical 0 hours
Assignment 0 hours
Independent Research 84hours
Pre-requisite: EE 203
vii. Course Aim
The aim of this course is to equip students with advanced skills necessary for carrying out innovative participatory action research (Supervised Enterprise Projects) which aims at improving various nodes of the agricultural value chain as they carry out their roles as extension workers.
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.
viii. 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.
ix. 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.
x. Reading List:
Kolb. D. A. & Fry, R. (1975). Toward an Applied Theory of Experiential Learning. In C. Cooper (ed.) Theories of Group Process, London: John Wiley.
McNiff, J., Whitehead, J., Lomax, P. (2003). You and Your Action Research Project. London: Routledge
Stringer, E.T (2007). Action Research: A Handbook for Practicioners. Newbury Park, CA: Sage