ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TOPIC TWO

To explore the understanding of the class group with respect to what lessons they have learnt from the evolution of agricultural extension of three selected countries.

Case Study

Why do it?

There is a need to establish a starting point and common understanding on the historical development of agricultural extension.
What (to do)

Form a small group in a semi-circular seating arrangement and complete the following tasks: (45 minutes)

1. Select any one of the following countries (USA, Japan or India) and assess its historical development of extension and its contribution to that country’s agricultural transformation.

2. Compare your findings to the historical development of extension in Ethiopia

3. Write down the lessons you have learnt as a group from the previous activity and use them to prepare and present 10 minute PowerPoint presentation.(15 minutes)

4. After the class presentations continue with your group discussions based on what you have learned from the presentations (1hr.15 min)

5. Submit a two page summary of group report on the overall lessons learned in this regard.

Please note: Although only 1 person is supposed to submit the group report make sure that you include the names of ALL the group members .

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