Week	Name	Description
	Broad outline of the course
	Syllabus
11 March - 17 March	Learning objectives
	Why study sociology?
	Meaning of sociology
	Basic concepts in sociology
	Concepts related to practice in society
	Concepts of Culture
	Cultural integration
	Importance of Rural Sociology
	Significance of sociology for extension worker
	PODCAST
18 March - 24 March	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Characteristics
	Functions of Institutions
	Major institutions in rural society
	Family
	Religion
	Government
	Economy
	Education
	The functions and structural elements associated with the major Institutions of a society
	PODCAST
25 March - 31 March	Learning objectives
	Diffrences between urban, rural and tribal socities
	Diffrences between urban, rural and tribal socities continued...
	Difference in livestock production practices including animal rearing pattern
	PODCAST
1 April - 7 April	Learning objectives
	Need to study the processes of social change
	Factors of social change
	Demographic factor
	Technological factor
	Economic factor
	Cultural factors
	Legislation as a factor of social change
	Planning as a factor of social change
	Education as a factor of social change
	PODCAST
8 April - 14 April	Learning objectives
	Characteristics of Social Group
	Common terms
	Types of social groups
	Primary and Secondary Group
	Differences between primary and secondary group
	Formal and Informal Groups
	In group and Out group
	Involuntary and voluntary group
	Delegate and reference group
	When and how to organise a group
	Social status
	PODCAST
15 April - 21 April	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Domestication of Animals
	Pastoralism
	PODCAST
22 April - 28 April	Learning objectives
	History and Evolution of Community Development
	Efforts by the British government
	Early attempts of extension movements in India
	Early attempts of extension movements in India continued
	PODCAST
29 April - 5 May	Learning objectives
	Why Community development is a method, process, programme and movement?
	Objective of community development in India
	Difference between Extension and Community Development
	Similarities between extension and community development
	PODCAST
6 May - 12 May	Learning objectives
	Community Projects
	National Extension Services (NES) and Community Development Blocks
	CDP Vs NES
	Development - current concepts
	Sustainable development
	Sustainable agriculture
	PODCAST
13 May - 19 May	Learning objectives
	Meaning of Extension
	Types of education
	Difference between formal education and extension education
	Objectives of extension
	Philosophy of Extension
	Principles of Extension
	Need for extension
	Need for studying extension
	Purpose and significance of Animal Husbandry Extension
	PODCAST
20 May - 26 May	Learning objectives
	Extension educational process
	Steps in extension teaching
	Learning
	Effective teaching learning situation
	National goals and different extension approaches
	PODCAST
27 May - 2 June	Learning objectives
	Communication
	Functions of extension methods
	Classification of Extension methods
	Extension teaching methods according to use
	Extension teaching methods according to form or structure
	Audio-Visual Aids
	Extension methods and aids commonly used in livestock development
	PODCAST
3 June - 9 June	Learning objectives
	Extension Teaching Methods - Individual Contacts
	Extension Teaching Methods - Group Contact
	Extension Teaching Methods - Group Contact contd.
	Extension Teaching Methods-Group Contact contd.
	Extension Teaching Methods - Group Contact contd.
	Extension Teaching Methods - Mass Contact
	Differences between Result Demonstration and Method Demonstration
	Selection and use of different extension teaching methods
	Selection of methods	The selection of teaching method is based on the following criteria: The audience Teaching objective The subject matter The stage of development of extension organisation Size of extension staff Availability of certain communication media Relative cost of the method Extension worker's familiarity
	Combination and using the methods in proper sequence
	Factors influencing selection of Audio Visual aids
	List of audio visual aids currently in use
	Choice of audio visual aids
	PODCAST
10 June - 16 June	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Information needs of livestock farmers
	First line information delivery systems
	Line Departments
	NGOs and other stakeholders
	Sources of information
	PODCAST
17 June - 23 June	Learning objectives
	Role of Dairy Sector in Indian Economy
	Role of Sheep and Goat in Indian Economy
	Role of Poultry in Indian Economy
	Livestock product export from India
	Employment Contribution by Livestock Sector
	Role of Animal in Draught Purpose
	Role of Animal as Companion and Sport animal
	PODCAST
24 June - 30 June	Learning objectives - Client Dealing
	Client Dealing
	TEAM Model
	Delivering Bad News
	PODCAST
1 July - 7 July	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Elements of diffusion of innovations
	Types of innovation decisions
	Stages in adoption process
	Characteristics of innovations
	Innovativeness and adopter categories
	PODCAST
8 July - 14 July	Learning objectives
	Leadership
	Qualities of good leader
	Where and How to spot the leader?
	Use of the local leader
	Identification of local leaders
	Advantages and problems of / with local leaders
	PODCAST
15 July - 21 July	Learning objectives
	Factors determining type of farming
	Classification of farming
	Specialised farming
	Diversified farming
	Mixed farming
	Co-operative farming
	Collective farming
	Large and small scale farming
	Comparison between small and large scale farming
	Contract farming or Integrated farming
	PODCAST
22 July - 28 July	Learning objectives
	Definitions
	Objectives of Co-operatives
	Principles of Co-operation
	Rochdale Principles of Co-operation
	Revised Cooperative Principles
	PODCAST
29 July - 4 August	Learning objectives
	Earliest attempts at dairy development in India
	AMUL and the Evolution of the Anand Model
	Facts about Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union
	Three Tier System in Anand Pattern of Dairy Co-operatives
	Primary Milk Producers Co-operative Society
	Functions
	Organisation
	District Co-operative Milk Producers Union
	Functions
	Organisation
	State Milk Producers Co-operative Federation
	Functions
	Organisation
	PODCAST
5 August - 11 August	Learning objectives
	What is social survey?
	Types of Social Survey
	Sampling
	Different kinds of sampling
	Types of Sampling
	Non-probability / Non-Random sampling
	Probabilistic sampling
	PODCAST
12 August - 18 August	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Identifying key communicators
	Characteristics
	PODCAST
19 August - 25 August	Learning objectives
	Problems in implementing animal husbandry extension programmes
	Identification of constraints in adoption of improved animal husbandry practices
	Constraints in adoption of improved animal husbandry practices
	PODCAST
26 August - 1 September	Learning objectives
	Definitions
	Objectives of having a programme
	Principles of Extension Programme Planning
	Steps in Extension Programme Planning
	A Diagram Showing Steps In Extension Programme Planning
	Collection of facts
	Analysis of situation
	Identification of problems
	Determination of objectives and goals
	Developing Plan of Work and Calender of Operations
	Following through plan of work and calender of Operations
	Evaluation of progress
	Reconsideration and revision of the programme
	PODCAST
2 September - 8 September	Learning objectives
	Meaning and scope
	Important elements of evaluation process
	Steps involved in an evaluation plan / Evaluation outline
	Six keys to evaluating extension work
	PODCAST
9 September - 15 September	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Panchayati Raj
	Organisation of Panchayati Raj in India
	Diagram Showing How Elections are Held in Panchayat Institution
	Village Panchayat (Gram Sabha)
	Panchayat Union (Panchayat Samiti)
	District Panchayat (Zilla Parishad)
	PODCAST
16 September - 22 September	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Mandates
	Objectives
	PODCAST
23 September - 29 September	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Five Year Plans and Dairy Development
	First to Fourth Five Year Plan
	Fifth to Eigth Five Year Plan
	Ninth to Eleventh Five Year Plan
	Efforts through specific programmes
	Gausalas
	Gosadans
	Key Village Scheme
	Intensive Cattle Development Project
	Organogram of ICDP
	Difference between KVS and ICDP
	Operation Flood
	Operation Flood I
	Operation Flood II
	Operation Flood III
	Strategy Adopted and Interventions in OF
	Lessons Learnt through Implementation
	Technology Mission on Dairy Development
	Special Livestock Breeding Programme
	PODCAST
30 September - 6 October	Learning objectives
	Sheep development programmes
	Goat development programmes
	Poultry development programmes
	Rabbit development programmes
	Piggery development programmes
	PODCAST
7 October - 13 October	Learning objectives
	IRDP
	Objectives
	Launch of IRDP
	Approach to Rural Development Under IRDP
	Philosophy behind the IRDP Programme
	Programmes included in IRDP
	TRYSEM
	DWCRA
	Swarnajayanthi Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
	Agricultural Technology Management Agency
	Aims and objectives
	Functions
	Other Rural Development Programmes
	First line extension programmes of ICAR
	ICAR institutes
	Abbreviations
	PODCAST
14 October - 20 October	Learning objectives
	Introduction
	Gender issues regarding ownership of land
	Gender issues regarding ownership of different livestock species
	Gender issues regarding access to capital and knowledge
	Gender issues regarding responsibilities and division of labour
	Conclusions
	PODCAST
21 October - 27 October	Learning objectives
	Changing expectations from new recruits to the veterinary profession
	Changing expectations from employers of veterinarians
	Growing changes in corporate due to client influence
	changes in work ethics
	PODCAST
28 October - 3 November	Learning objectives
	Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
	Virtual classroom - Introduction
	Characteristic features of virtual classrooms / virtual learning environments are
	Advantages and limitations of virtual classrooms
	Self learning
	E-learning
	Information kiosks
	Agriculture portals
	ICT initiatives in animal husbandry and dairying
	ICT initiatives of ICAR and Governmant of India
	PODCAST
4 November - 10 November	Learning objectives
	E-commerece
	Computer aided teaching and learning
	web-sites dedicated to veterinary and animal sciences education
	Web directories
	Virtual learning institutions or e-institutions
	PODCAST
18 November - 24 November	Introduction
	Classification of audio-visual aids
	Choice of audio-visual aids
	Organization of an audio-visual programme
	Criteria for selection and evaluation of audio-visual aids
25 November - 1 December	Handling and Use of Overhead Projector
	Suggestions to make good transparencies
	Suggestion to enhance the use of OHP
	Handling and use of slide projector
	Procedure
	Exercise
2 December - 8 December	Handling and use of multimedia projector
	Planning
	Tips to consider while using multimedia projectors
	Advantages and limitations
	Exercise
9 December - 15 December	Digital still camera
	Digital Photography Terminology
	Points to note
	Exercise
16 December - 22 December	Digital video camera
	Types of video cameras
	Single CCD Vs 3-CCD video cameras
	Stages in video production
	Video script writing
	Video shooting
	Video editing
	Exercise
23 December - 29 December	Graphic aids
30 December - 5 January	Poster
	Advantages and Limitations of Poster
	Exercise
6 January - 12 January	Flash Cards
	Tips for using flash cards
	Flip Charts
	Flannel Board
	Exercise
13 January - 19 January	Extension publications
	Objectives and techniques
	Exercise
20 January - 26 January	Radio
	Television
	Exercise
27 January - 2 February	Interview
	Techniques of interviewing
	Advantages and Limitations of Interview
	Interview Schedule for Socio-Economic Survey of Livestock Owners
	Questionnaire
	Advantages and Limitations of Questionnaire
	Enumerator questionnaire
	Construction of Schedule / Questionnaire
	Principles of Preparing Precise Questions
	Exercise
3 February - 9 February	Editing, Coding and Classification of Data
	Tabulation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
	Exercise
10 February - 16 February	Constraint analysis
	Schedule for collecting information on constraints in the adoption of improved animal husbandry practices
	Exercise
17 February - 23 February	Group discussion
	Advantages and limitations of group discussion
	Exercise
24 February - 1 March	Campaign
	Planning, Preparation and Implementation
	Advantages and Limitations of Campaign
	Exercise
2 March - 8 March	Exhibition
	Exercise
9 March - 15 March	Participatory Rural Appraisal
	Techinques of PRA
	Exercise
16 March - 22 March	Question bank
	References
	Acknowledgement