Search | Previous : 791-008 | Next : 791-011
Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture

791-010 Working With Community Groups

Credit Points:

7.5

Coordinator:

Ms C Botta

Prerequisite/s:

Organisation and Management I.

Contact:

35 hour workshop conducted over five consecutive days.

Objectives:

The objective of this subject is to introduce the students to the roles, understanding and skills of extension workers, through practice, observation and reflection.

Content:

Exploration of the roles of extension workers in a range of occupations, including some background on the philosophy and practice of extension. Methods extension workers use to engage rural people in individual and cooperative learning projects. Practice in group skills and other skills used by extension workers. An insight into the workings of rural communities. Introduction to the literature of extension and rural sociology.

Assessment:

Participation (30%); achievement of aims (40%); literature assignment of 600 words (30%).
Search | Previous : 791-008 | Next : 791-011
Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture 
Status:                   OFFICIAL 1997
Last Modified:            Wednesday March 12 3:36 pm
SGML to HTML Conversion:  Information Technology Services
Authorised by:            Academic Registrar
Email Enquiries:          Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
Copyright © University of Melbourne 1997.