UNIT 3 - Philosophy, Principles, and Practices of Agricultural Extension Flashcards

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It is defined as the body of principles that governs the conduct of human activity

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Philosophy

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According to them, the basic philosophy of extension is to teach people how to think, not what to think.

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Kelsey and Hearne (1967)

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It is the pursuit of wisdom, a body of general principles or laws of a field of knowledge.

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Philosophy

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It is a statement of policy which guides an individual to take decision in a consistent manner.

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Principle

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Cultural barriers are ethnicity, religion, social status, level of education, membership to organizations, economic situation and others. An extension worker must know and should be able to adjust to the culture of the people.

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Principle of cultural difference

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The culture of the people changes with extension if they could feel and see the outcomes and impacts of the efforts of the extension workers.

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Principle of cultural change

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People are likely to support extension programs based on their needs and interest.

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Principle of interest and needs

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Start where the people are and with what resources they have.

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Principles of grassroots approach

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The rural people and the extension worker should cooperate with each other for the development of the community.

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Principle of cooperation

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The rural people and the extension worker should cooperate with each other for the development of the community.

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Principle of cooperation

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The rural people learn by doing.

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Principle of participation

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The extension worker should have knowledge and skills in using the appropriate combination of methods for specific situations.

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Principle of the use of extension teaching methods

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To reach a great number of people in the barangay within a short amount of time, local leaders must be trained and encouraged to help in extension work.

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Principle of leadership

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Words of praises, recognition, and appreciation encourage voluntary participation and voluntary leaderships in the extension program.

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Principle of satisfaction

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Specialists in agriculture share their research findings to the farmers through the extension workers.

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Principle of trained specialists

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Extension should consider all the members of the family in introducing development projects.

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Principle of whole family approach

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_______ are expressions of the ends toward which our efforts are directed.

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Objectives

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It is to develop the rural people economically, socially, and culturally by means of education.

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Fundamental Objective of Extension

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A major objective of extension where it increases production and income.

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Material

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A major objective of extension where it changes the outlook of people or develop the individuals.

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Educational

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A major objective of extension where it aims for the development of the community.

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Social and cultural

22
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It includes the technology or recommended practices to be introduced.

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The Message

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The one who is going to accept and use the message of technology.

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The Clientele or End-user

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The one who exerts all the effort and means to induce desirable changes in the community.

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The Change Agent

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This person inevitably works with people whose circumstances are different from their own.

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Extension agent

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Name the 3 factors involved in the change process.

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  1. The Message
  2. The Clientele or End-user
  3. The Change Agent
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Characteristics of a Good Extension Worker

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  1. Faith in Agriculture
  2. Integrity
  3. Responsibility
  4. Sympathy
  5. Courage
  6. Resourcefulness
  7. Vision
  8. Management of Work
  9. Cooperation
  10. Tolerance
  11. Friendliness
  12. Tact
  13. Power of expression
  14. Poise
  15. Practical farm or home knowledge
  16. Technical Knowledge
  17. Breadth of contacts
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A profession worth of lifetime of service

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Faith in Agriculture

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Honest in thought, word and action; does what he says and will do and can always be depended upon

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Integrity

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Stimulated by responsibility and carries it well, even under difficulties; always on time and reliable

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Responsibility

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interested in problems of others; understands how to help people with difficulties

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Sympathy

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faces squarely the difficulties of the clients and does all he can to solve them.

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Courage

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in emergency, reacts quickly and wisely. has more than one way to solve a problem.

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Resourcefulness

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looking into the future, can transform an idea into reality; is always anxious to try new things and prepared to meet new situations.

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Vision

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getting things done efficiently; devising ways and means to accomplish desired ends.

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Management of work

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seeking from and extending to others’ assistance in carrying out plans.

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Cooperation

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broadmindedness, in listening to others; considering their opinions

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Tolerance

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guarding one’s actions, avoiding gossips, knowing when to keep still and how to observe social conventions.

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Tact

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extensive vocabulary; conveys ideas clearly and effectively; pleasing voice, modulated, speaks forcefully

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Power of expression

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at ease and self-possessed even on trying situations; gives impression of mastery of the situation

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Poise

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____________ from experience supplemented by technical knowledge obtained through formal education.

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Practical farm or home knowledge

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Knowledgeable of latest development in the field and is able to apply in practical manner.

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Technical knowledge

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Participates in social activities; attends lectures and seminars, participates to some civic, social and religious organizations; reads, and has knowledge in a wide range of subjects.

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Breadth of contacts

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Other qualities of an Extension Worker

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  1. Original Thought
  2. Initiative
  3. Leadership
  4. Organizational Ability
  5. Problem Solving Ability
  6. Judgement
  7. Self Improvement
  8. Reliability
  9. Ideal of Service
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Knowledge and Competencies for Extension Workers

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  1. Technical Subject Matter
  2. Extension Service organization and operation
  3. Human development
  4. Program Development
  5. Educational process
  6. Social systems
  7. Communication
  8. Research and evaluation
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Linking Roles of Extension Workers

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  1. Info Carrier
  2. Friendly listener
  3. Motivator
  4. Process Facilitator
  5. Agency linker
  6. Ability builder of people
  7. Skills teacher
  8. Work helper
  9. Program administrator
  10. Group worker
  11. Fence keeper
  12. Promoter
  13. Local leader
  14. Counselor
  15. Protector
  16. Institutions builder
47
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It involves five essential and interrelated steps.

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Extension educational program

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It is the collection of facts and analysis of the situation. These may be obtained by appropriate survey and rapport with the people.

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First Step - Situation and problems

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Deciding on realistic objectives which may be accomplished by the community.

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Second Step - Objectives and Solution

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Involves choosing what should be taught and how people should be taught the methods and aids to be used.

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Third Step - Teaching Plan of Work

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Evaluating the teaching, determining the extent to which the objectives have been reached. To evaluate the results of an educational program effectively.

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Fourth Step - Evauation

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It is the reconsideration of the entire extension program on the light of the results evaluation.

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Fifth Step - Reconsideration