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Lesson 9:Philosophy and Principles of Extension Education

Philosophy of Extension Education

1. It is an educational process; Extension is changing the attitude, knowledge and skills of the people.
2. Extension is working with all individuals to answer their needs and their wants.
3. Extension is helping people to help themselves
4. Extension is teaching through learning by doing and seeing is believing
5. Extension is development of individuals, their leaders, and their society in their day to day living.
6. Extension is working together to expand the welfare and happiness of people.
7. Extension is working in harmony with the culture of the people.
8. Extension is living relationship, respect and trust for each other.
9. Extension is a two way channel i.e., it brings scientific information to village people and it also takes the problems of the village to the research stations.
10. Extension is a continuous and never ending process.