Principles and Techniques of Veterinary and AH Extension

Extension Teaching Methods - Group Contact contd.

EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS - GROUP CONTACT METHODS

Group discussion:

It is a discussion between two or more persons, recognizing a common problem exchange and evaluate information and ideas in an effort to solve the problem. Discussion usually occurs in a face-to-face or co-acting situation.

• Purpose:
  • To analyse and solve problems
  • To exchange information
  • To motivate
  • To plan a programme or action
  • To elect or select a person
  • To arouse people’s interest for new methods.

Local or voluntary leaders

• This method is the use of leader follower pattern existent in any community.
• Local leadership is utilized to reach large number of farmers.
• Purpose:
  • To put across new ideas with least resistance.
  • To carry information without extension worker.

Field Trips:

It is a method in which a group of interested farmers accompanied and guided by an extension worker goes on tour to see and gain first hand knowledge on improved practices in their natural settings.

 

• Purpose:
  • To stimulate interest, conviction and action
  • To impress the group about feasibility and utility
  • To induce the healthy competition.