Module Training And Extension

Introduction

Gathering knowledge and skills is not enough to assist your target group as an extension worker or teacher. Selecting topics and preparing and conducting effective methods as well as transforming your knowledge and skills in order to pass these on to the people you work for are indispensable too.

For whom it is intended

Extension workers, teachers and instructor with
the need to transfer the information and skills,
relevant to their target group.

Your final destination

As a result of the training the participant is
able to:
• Develop a short training programme;
• Judge whether training is appropriate to overcome
identified needs of a target group;
• Prepare and judge suitable objectives;
• Arrange an outline of a training programme;
• Prepare and conduct a practical class;
• Acquire information from the target group to
prepare an extension approach;
• Facilitate three Participatory Rural Appraisal
techniques.

Content of training/course

Methods of Rural Appraisal;
Communication barriers;
Attitudes towards change;
Training Cycle;
Target group;
Needs assessment;
Formulation of
training objectives;
Preparing a training programme;
Micro Teaching.

Methods:
• Lecture;
• Discussion;
• Assignment;
• Role play;
• Simulation;
• Group work.

Preliminary training required

• A Diploma and/or B.Sc. degree in Agricultural
Science with a major in Animal Production, or
equivalent qualification from a recognised
institute;
• At least three years experience in poultry- or
pig husbandry or closely related subjects;
• Competence in the English language;
• Age preferably between 25 and 45 years.

Duration of study, minimum number of participants and prices

Fees: € 1,800.00
Course fee is including full board and lodging and
excluding international travel expenses and out
of pocket expenses.

Date, location and route description

18 - 29 January 2010

Download route description:
Barneveld