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Byram, Martin L.; And Others – 1986
This manual is intended for extension workers involved in rural development programs in developing nations. The focus is on communication skills and education and is aimed at the trainers of extension workers. There are four main sections with each section divided into units with handouts and activities. Section 1, "Basic Education…
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Development, Developing Nations, Extension Agents
National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi (India). – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. This 22-hour…
Descriptors: Engineers, Foreign Countries, Learning Modules, Rural Education
Science and Technology of Rural Transport System. Teaching of Science and Technology in Rural Areas.
Nagaraj, D. N.; Satheesh, H. L. – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Rural Education
Rao, P. Ramachandra; Rao, N. R. Nagaraja – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. Chapter 1 of this…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Rural Education, Rural Extension
PDF pending restorationEmery, Mary – 1986
READI, a project administered by the Idaho Cooperative Extension Service, adapted to local conditions by community advisory groups, and taught by peer teachers, offers basic training in computer technology to adult residents of rural areas. The READI resource manual has five sections. The first section provides an overview of the project,…
Descriptors: Community Education, Community Involvement, Computer Literacy, Continuing Education
Anand, V. V.; And Others – 1988
Most science curriculum innovations seem to have their origins and emphases in urban intellectual concerns and their content generally caters to university bound students. The reason for the failure of rural students in science subjects may be the lack of relevancy of the program to the needs of individuals living in rural areas. This module deals…
Descriptors: Food Handling Facilities, Foods Instruction, Foreign Countries, Rural Education
Download full textGibbons, Michael J.; Schroeder, Richard – 1987
This Spanish-language manual, developed for training Peace Corps volunteers for service in Spanish-speaking developing countries, explains the process of agricultural extension and provides practical guidance on carrying out an extension program. The first of six chapters explains what agricultural extension is and how it is used in the Peace…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Case Studies, Cooperatives
Gibbons, Michael J.; Schroeder, Richard – 1983
This manual, developed for training Peace Corps volunteers for service in developing countries, explains the process of agricultural extension and provides practical guidance on carrying out an agricultural extension program. The manual is organized into six chapters. The first chapter explains what agricultural extension is and how it is used in…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Case Studies, Cooperatives
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1981
This manual, developed for use by Peace Corps volunteers, attempts to help development counselors to understand the needs of remote-area groups and to provide for those needs through effective self-help projects. The projects covered are those that can solve most effectively, on the village level, the most pressing problems. The manual is written…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Production
