Support Systems in… · SHS1 Agricultural Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.2 - Explain the participatory extension approach and methods.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the participatory extension approach and distinguish it from the transfer-of-technology approach covered in Week 12.
Identify at least four key methods used in participatory extension delivery, such as farmer field schools, demonstration plots, participatory technology development, and farmer-to-farmer visits.
Explain the roles of the extension officer, the farmer, and the community in a participatory extension process.
Analyse a case study of a participatory extension project in Ghana and present findings in a plenary session.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the participatory approach compared with the top-down approach for vegetable and ornamental crop producers.

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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.2 - Explain the participatory extension approach and methods.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 13 (Week 33 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 participatory technology development approach in extension delivery, 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.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.