SHS1 Agricultural Science · Semester 2 Week 12: Support Systems in Agriculture.

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.1 - Describe transfer-of-technology approaches and methods involved.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the transfer-of-technology (TOT) approach to agricultural extension delivery in their own words.
Describe the key features of the Training and Visit (T & V) system, including its purpose, structure and method of operation.
Explain the roles of the extension agent and the farmer within the T & V system.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the TOT approach based on the Ghanaian experience.
Compare the TOT approach with the participatory approaches already introduced in previous lessons.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Mobilisation of Resources and Networks (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Support Systems in Agriculture. (3.2)
Content standard: 1.3.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the approaches and methods of agricultural extension delivery. 1.3.2.LO.1 Explain the different types of systems in vegetable and ornamental crop production and marketing. 1.3.2.LO.2 Evaluate extension services on vegetable and ornamental enterprises in the school's area.
Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.1 - Describe transfer-of-technology approaches and methods involved.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 12 (Week 32 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 44

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Structured Talk for Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups study cases of extension delivery (by the Department of Extension Services and a Non-governmental Organisation e.g., World Vision International). Analyse the key component of the Training and Visit (T & V) system of extension implemented in the 1970s and 1980s to enhance food production and present reports in a plenary session.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Documents and documentaries on case studies of training and visit interventions including
- Extension Project (NAEP) * Documents and documentaries on case studies of participatory technology development interventions by Northern Ghana LEISA Group.
- the National Agricultural
- projects including
Assessment (1.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.