Abstract:
In a study conducted in the Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan during 2006-07 perceptions of extension workers concerning their professional competencies were analysed. For this purpose professional competencies statements regarding ‘programme planning’ and ‘use of audio visual aids’ were adapted from the list identified by an earlier study in the province. A total of 108 Agricultural Officers and 42 Deputy District Officers (Agriculture) in the Punjab province were selected using stratified cum cluster sampling for collecting the required data. It was concluded that Agricultural Officers possessed above average levels of competencies (3.31) in ‘programme planning’. However, they possessed below average levels of competencies (2.70) in the ‘use of audio visual aids’ except the charts (3.42). The study identifies the training needs of Agricultural Officers in the use of modern AV aids such as multimedia and projectors.
Page(s):
23-28
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume: 49, Issue: 2, Year: 2011