3. Introduction:
The extension teaching method may be
defined as the major strategies ,tools
,techniques ,styles used by extension
practitioners to create situations in
which communication can take place
between the rural people and extension
agents .
4. Methods used by DAE
Field day / Farmers day
Agricultural fair
Result demonstration
Method demonstration
Group meeting
Farmer field school
Television/Radio
Poster/Leaflet
5. Farmers Day/Field Day
Group extension event
Conducted at the site of any result demonstration
Once or twice a year
Promote better farming
Motivates farmers
6. Agricultural fair :
Effective mass method
A large number of people
Wide range of topics
Stimulate interest
Strengthens relationship
7. Result demonstration-
Group Method
Most effective and widely used
Learn by doing and seeing
High level of acceptance
Builds up confidence
8. Method Demonstration
Group method
Teaching a skill step by step
Involves seeing ,hearing ,participating
and practicing
Builds confidence
9. Farmer field school
Group extension method
Learning by doing process
Sharing experience and knowledge
Abilities to make critical decision
Encourage group activities