Support Systems in… · SHS2 Agricultural Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.2.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 and explain its core assumption that knowledge flows from researchers to farmers.
Describe the key features of the Training and Visit (T & V) system, including the roles of the extension agent, the Village Extension Worker, and the fortnightly training schedule.
Compare two case studies of extension delivery, one from the Department of Agricultural Extension Services and one from an NGO such as World Vision International, identifying how each applies TOT principles.
Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the TOT approach based on evidence from the case studies and Ghanaian agricultural history.
Present findings on a TOT extension case study to the class, using a short PowerPoint or poster, and respond to questions from peers.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Mobilisation of Resources and Networks (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Support Systems in Agriculture (3.2)
Content standard: 2.3.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the approaches and methods of agricultural extension delivery. 2.3.2.LO.1 Explain the different types of systems in arable crop (cereals, legumes, and tuber crops) production and marketing. 2.3.2.LO.2 Evaluate extension services on arable crop (cereals, legumes, tuber crops) enterprises in the school's catchment area.
Indicator: 2.3.2.LI.1 - Describe transfer-of-technology approaches and methods involved.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 14 (Week 34 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. 70

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Enquiry-Based Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups study cases of extension delivery (by 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.
Collaborative Learning: Develop and make PowerPoint presentations to the rest of the on your findings.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Documents and documentaries on case studies on training and visit interventions including
- Extension Project (NAEP). * Documents and documentaries on case studies on Agricultural Knowledge and Information methods
- the National Agricultural
- Systems (AKIS) approach and
Assessment (2.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.
Extended critical class thinking and reasoning