INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3(2+1)

Lesson 5 : Classification Of Extension Teaching Methods

Classification based on usage

Classification of Extension Methods depending on the way they are used by the extension workers.

Leaders in extension education all over the world have concluded that the principles and techniques fundamental in extension teaching are applicable to any country, community, locality or village. However, adjustments or variations in the selection and use of methods and techniques have to be made to fit existing conditions and situations. Accordingly a somewhat different classification of extension methods is adopted by some authors in India, on the following lines, depending on the way which they are used by the extension workers.

1. Direct contact.
2. Demonstrations-Result and Method.
3. Working with village leaders.
4. Village group action
5. Visual aids- Photographs, Posters, Black boards, Bulletin boards, Flash cards, Flannel graphs, Puppets, Slides Filmstrips and Films.
6. Literature-News paper, Wall News paper, Leaflets, Pamphlets and circular letters.
7. Tours
8. Songs and Dramas.
9. Specimens, Models and Exhibits.