An exploration of learning and teaching methods in agricultural extension

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Levinson, Jeremy (author), Lamie, Dave (author), Vassalos, Michael (author), Eck, Chris (author), Chong, Juang (author), and Reay-Jones, Francis P. F. (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2024-05-15
    URL:
    https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol61/iss4/14/
    Published:
    USA: Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE)
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 208 Document Number: D13277
    Journal Title:
    The Journal of Extension
    Journal Title Details:
    61(4) : Article 14
    Subject Term:
    agricultural education, education, extension agents, farmer attitudes, farmer education, farmers, information, information sources, perception, professional development, research, teaching, teaching methods, technology, agricultural, community engagement, relationships, best practices, growers, extension service, collaborative learning, and technology in extension
    Notes:
    9 pages, The Train-the-Trainer approach is widely used in Cooperative Extension education to efficiently disseminate research-based information to many clientele groups, including farmers. This paper compares the traditional Train-the-Trainer model to a comprehensive Collaborative Train-the-Trainer model and discusses weaknesses of the traditional model that are addressed in the Collaborative model. Sources of information used by farmers (growers) and overall effectiveness were measured through a survey instrument created and distributed to farmers in South and North Carolina. The Collaborative Train-the-Trainer model, which emphasizes peer-to-peer interaction and feedback loops, represents an enhanced approach for conceptualizing and implementing Extension educational programs.

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