Section outline

  • WELCOME NOTE

    Dear Students,

    The module leader takes this opportunity to welcome you to this module.  The team is here to support you in every step of your study during the course period.

    On behalf of the team, I would like to introduce you to the module of AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND POLICIES. The module has three Learning Units and taught by three qualified lecturers.

    LECTURERS' NAME AND CONTACTS

    1. Dr.  Ir. Habimana Sylvestre

    2. Dr. Ir.  Arsitide Niyonshuti

    3. Dr. Ir. Turamyenyirijuru Adrien  

    3. Dr. Jean D'Amour Manirere

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    At the end of the module, learners should be able to:

    -Show ability to understand farmer behaviour towards changing agricultural technology. Student should also be able to critically analyse agricultural policies and understand how these support agricultural development.

    - Identify challenge of agricultural development and know how to address them using participatory approaches.

    - Execute extension work and to commit themselves to the community service

    - Develop small scale projects and generate farmers interest in these projects using the participatory approach.

    - Show capability in human resource management.

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    The module of Agricultural Extension and policies equip the students about the technology transfer skills and strategies; Rwandan agricultural policies laws; natural resources management law and policies; institutional framework for extension. Students will be taught principles, concepts, philosophy, methods of extension  communication skills needed for agricultural innovations, interpersonal communication skills, Agricultural  & Natural Resources Management Policies & Laws as well as the human resources management skills. Students are encouraged to attend lectures and field classes, if the situations permit. Course notes for lectures are made available through UR e-learning platform https://elearning.ur.ac.rw  Students are encouraged to participate in class by asking questions or providing appropriate comments from their own experiences that will add to the learning experience of all students. Students are expected to complete assignments on due time. Lectures are presented with the assistance of PPT slides. If time allows informal small groups will be used to discuss issues raised in class. The questions and comments from the students are highly encouraged.

    Hoping that you will enjoy this important module with us.

    Thanking you.

    Dr. Ir. Habimana Sylvestre

    Module Leader

    • CPR4221 MODULE DESCRIPTION File DOCX
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      Dear Student, 

      This is a description of Agriculture Extension and Policies Module.

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    • 2019 Final Exam of Module: Agricultural Extension and Policies File DOC
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      This old paper contains three learning unit examinations:

      Component1.Technology transfer skills and Strategies

      Component2. Human Resources Management

      Component 3. Agricultural and Natural Resources Management Policies and

                                 Laws 

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    • PEBL Module description File PDF
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      In the attachment find the PEBL Module description

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