Support Systems in Agriculture

Curriculum details

Strand

Mobilisation of Resources and Networks (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Support Systems in Agriculture (3.2)

Content standard

3.3.2.CS.2 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the approaches and methods of agricultural extension delivery. 3.3.2.LO.1 Explain the different types of systems in vegetable and ornamental crop production and marketing. 3.3.2.LO.2 Evaluate extension services on vegetable and ornamental enterprises in the school's area.

Indicator

3.3.2.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.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

• content standard text - p.93: the content-standard token is visibly printed `3.3.1.CS.2` under Year 3, Strand 3, Sub-Strand 3.2; `3.3.2.CS.2` is used as the import code to preserve the printed table association
• indicator text - p.93: the indicator token is visibly printed `3.3.1.LI.1` under Year 3, Strand 3, Sub-Strand 3.2; `3.3.2.LI.1` is used as the import code to preserve the printed table association
• exemplars - p.93: the assessment token is visibly printed `3.3.1.AS.1` under Year 3, Strand 3, Sub-Strand 3.2; `3.3.2.AS.1` is used as the import code to preserve the printed table association

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 93

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Exploratory Learning: Learners in mixed-ability groups study cases of value chains approach and methods (by Department of Extension Services and by a non-governmental organisation e.g., World Vision International) on pig and fish 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) * Resources including research on rural credit from the internet and textbooks.
- the National Agricultural
Assessment (3.3.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.