Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C22087
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Pages 131-139 in Charles Okigbo and Festus Eribo (eds.), Development and communication in Africa. Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc., Lanham, Maryland. 249 pages.
4 pages., Article #:3TOT9, via online journal., The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program team used the Google+ Community platform to provide an engaging online discussion forum for asynchronous continuing education experiences. Applications of such a tool for volunteer online education have numerous benefits, including the capacity for asynchronous posting, ease of posting, privacy options, wide availability, and the potential for internal troubleshooting.
21 pages., via online journal., Agricultural and forestry advisers and other technical service providers play an important role in supporting farmers and foresters to adapt to climate change. However, not all agricultural and forestry advisers are comfortable talking about climate change with land managers. While there is a demonstrated interest related to climate-related professional development, few examples of curricula developed with the express purpose of serving this audience and a systematic review of these curricula has not been conducted. To address this gap, we reviewed 12 curricula which were developed and implemented between 2001 and 2017. The goal of this review is to apply the lessons learned from a range of climate change-focused curricula to new, regionally or sector-specific educational programs targeting both agricultural advisers and innovative farmers. Our findings suggest that developers of future educational programs consider the following: (a) the specific needs of their audience, including topical interests and learning needs; (b) the use of interdisciplinary teams for curricula development; (c) trade-offs associated with inclusivity and depth of course content; and (d) the advantages of project-based education approaches suited for adult learning audiences. By applying these concepts to future curricula, these curricula are likely to have the greatest level of impact.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C37093
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See C37085 for original, Pages 159-177 in Anna Robinson-Pant (ed.), Women, literacy and development: alternative perspectives. Routledge, London, England. Routledge Studies in Literacy. 259 pages.
Hightower, Lisa (author), Carter, Hannah (author), Strickland, Rochelle (author), and Cannon, Karen J. (author)
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2009-06-06
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: C29134
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Presented at the international conference of the Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences, Des Moins,Iowa, June 6-9, 2009.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 119 Document Number: C13501
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5 p., APEN (Australasia Pacific Extension Network) 2001 International Conference, Oct3-5, 2001, at University of South queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Basinger, Michael L. (author), Aagard, Steven D. (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2011-07
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00414
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Abstract of article in proceedings of the annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in Windhoek, Namibia, July 3-7, 2011.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C20083
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23 pages; from "Extending Extension; beyond traditional boundaries, methods and ways of thinking", APEN 2003 Forum, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, November 26-28, 2003
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 148 Document Number: D11592
Journal Title Details:
21(1-2) : 19-25
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8 pages., Online via UI e-subscription., Author introduces a model for use in program planning centered on formulation, administrative approval, and delivery of learning content. Cites planning as a process in which multiple parties with many disparate interests are present and the planner must work to negotiate those interests so that successful and effective programs are produced and provided.
Lindner, James R. (author), Dolly, David (author), and Goff, Samuel (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-03-09
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 167 Document Number: C27978
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Presented at the 24th annual conference of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education at EARTH University, Costa Rica, March 9-15, 2008. 11 pages.
Onduru, Davies (author), De Jager, Andre (author), Gachimibi, Louis (author), Muchena, Fred (author), Gachini, Gituii Njeru (author), and Van Beek, Christy (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2009
Published:
Kenya
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D01263
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Pages 278-296 in Pascal C. Sanginga, Ann Waters-Bayer, Susan Kaaria, Jemimah Njuki and Chesha Wettasinha (Eds.), Innovation Africa: enriching farmers' livelihoods. Earthscan, London, England. 405 pages.
Rogers, Alan (author), Patkar, Archana (author), and Saraswathi, L.S. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
2004
Published:
India: Routledge, London, England
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C37091
Notes:
See C37085 for original, Pages 117-138 in Anna Robinson-Pant (ed.), Women, literacy and development: alternative perspectives. Routledge, London, England. Routledge Studies in Literacy. 259 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C37094
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See C37085 for original, Pages 219-232 in Anna Robinson-Pant (ed.), Women, literacy and development: alternative perspectives. Routledge, London, England. Routledge Studies in Literacy. 259 pages., Using a case study, the author examines why participants engage in adult learning/literacy programs and how they use the outcomes. "Literacy achievement could not have been the driving force." Nor could the participatory practices have "rendered the programme irresistable and empowering to women."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C37088
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See C37085 for original, Pages 57-67 in Anna Robinson-Pant (ed.), Women, literacy and development: alternative perspectives. Routledge, London, England. Routledge Studies in Literacy. 259 pages.
19 pages, via online journal, Science communication and informal science education collide in the context of Extension state fair exhibits for engaging public audiences in critical agricultural and natural resource issues impacting people’s daily lives. A need exists to employ systematic communication and education theory and techniques to effectively deliver scientific information in informal learning spaces. In an effort to apply and expand systematic instructional design thinking and research in informal science learning, this study piloted a touchscreen iPad survey evaluation (n= 93; ages 19-66) of adult state fairgoers’ demographics, experiences, attitudes, and learning during their visit to a 25,000 square-foot facility featuring an Extension museum-quality exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair in 2016. The exhibit included content such as farmers’ and ranchers’ stories, food security, soil quality, and water flow via natural landscapes and irrigation. Survey results included fairgoers’ demographics and backgrounds, as well as insights into favorite exhibit features, attitudes toward agricultural and environmental issues, and exhibit experience and attitude differences between visitors with agricultural backgrounds versus non-agricultural backgrounds. Results showed respondents were predominantly Caucasian with ties to agriculture, preferred physical and electronic engagement pieces of the exhibit compared to static text panels, and expressed slight changes in attitudes about agriculture with larger shifts in attitudes about the role of science in agriculture. Recommendations include systematically developing Extension informal learning efforts and exhibits such as the one in this study by conducting needs assessments and evaluations, as well as expanding exhibit locations, access, and topics to reach more diverse demographics.
8 pages., More than 800 Australian adults responded to an electronic questionnaire distributed via email and social media. Respondents "were challenged to accurately perceive silhouettes corresponding to an obese body mass index (BMI) in themselves and others. Misperception of weight status was more likely to exist among those with a BMI less than 18.5 - or 30 or more ("overweight" and "obese"). "Silhouettes may act as an effective visual cue in initiating weight related discussions."
International: Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, California.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 150 Document Number: C24349
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Revised Edition. 263 pages, Author reports on her adult education experiences in various countries and settings. Cases include teaching English language skills in North Carolina, USA, to migrant farm workers from Haiti and agricultural development efforts in El Salvador.
4 pages., Article # 1IAW2, Via online journal., Educational campaigns are more complicated when members of our audiences hold scientific misconceptions related to new technologies. Our prairie strips research and education team produced a brief, focused video aimed to dispel a misconception related to the effect of prairie strip plants' roots on agricultural drain tiles in the Midwest. Our "Field Tile Investigation" video was based on the conceptual change framework from science education and featured a discrepant event. The goal was to move farmers, landowners, and their advisors to an understanding of prairie
strips that was more compatible with the scientific standard.
Harder, Amy (author), Strong, Robert (author), and Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Format:
Abstract
Publication Date:
2011-07
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00416
Notes:
Abstract of article in proceedings of the annual meeting of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education in Windhoek, Namibia, July 3-7, 2011.
Case study involving a Cornell University natural resource professor who has combined scholarly inquiry with strong engagement with public interests and issues. Authors note barriers to the craft of public scholarship in this full sense and urge support needed to enable it.
Dooley, Kim E. (author), Doerfert, David (author), Murphrey, Theresa Pesl (author), Burris, Scott (author), Miller, Rene P. (author), and Dooley, Larry M. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-04-19
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29992
Notes:
Presented at the Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference, Park City, Utah, April 16-19, 2008. 16 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 132 Document Number: C20087
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7 pages; from "Extending Extension; beyond traditional boundaries, methods and ways of thinking", APEN 2003 Forum, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, November 26-28, 2003
Dooley, Kim E. (author), Doerfert, David (author), Murphrey, Theresa Pesl (author), Burris, Scott (author), Miller, Rene P. (author), and Dooley, Larry M. (author)
Format:
Paper
Publication Date:
2008-04-19
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29993
Notes:
Presented at the Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education Research Conference, Park City, Utah, April 16-19, 2008. 15 pages.
