UNIT 3 - Philosophy, Principles, and Practices of Agricultural Extension Flashcards
It is defined as the body of principles that governs the conduct of human activity
Philosophy
According to them, the basic philosophy of extension is to teach people how to think, not what to think.
Kelsey and Hearne (1967)
It is the pursuit of wisdom, a body of general principles or laws of a field of knowledge.
Philosophy
It is a statement of policy which guides an individual to take decision in a consistent manner.
Principle
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.
Principle of cultural difference
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.
Principle of cultural change
People are likely to support extension programs based on their needs and interest.
Principle of interest and needs
Start where the people are and with what resources they have.
Principles of grassroots approach
The rural people and the extension worker should cooperate with each other for the development of the community.
Principle of cooperation
The rural people and the extension worker should cooperate with each other for the development of the community.
Principle of cooperation
The rural people learn by doing.
Principle of participation
The extension worker should have knowledge and skills in using the appropriate combination of methods for specific situations.
Principle of the use of extension teaching methods
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.
Principle of leadership
Words of praises, recognition, and appreciation encourage voluntary participation and voluntary leaderships in the extension program.
Principle of satisfaction
Specialists in agriculture share their research findings to the farmers through the extension workers.
Principle of trained specialists
Extension should consider all the members of the family in introducing development projects.
Principle of whole family approach
_______ are expressions of the ends toward which our efforts are directed.
Objectives
It is to develop the rural people economically, socially, and culturally by means of education.
Fundamental Objective of Extension
A major objective of extension where it increases production and income.
Material
A major objective of extension where it changes the outlook of people or develop the individuals.
Educational