Social Competence and Inservice Training Needs of Village Level Extension Agents in Sri Lanka [microform] / K. K. Navaratnam
- Bib ID:
- 5468889
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Navaratnam, K. K
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1985
- 17 p.
- Summary:
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Multidisciplinary training in social competence is of vital importance for service-oriented workers who have direct linkage with baseline citizens. Extension workers should be aware of the nature and characteristics of social science tools and be able to apply them in their daily activities. The following six competencies have been identified as necessary for extension workers: confidence, empathy, autonomy, judgment, creativity, and intelligence. Existing programs for training village-level extension agents cover a variety of subjects in technical areas in agriculture; however, the curriculum lacks emphasis on the development of social competencies. Such training is especially needed at the village level since nearly 60 percent of the village population are peasant farmers. Village-level extension agents must have a thorough understanding of the complex hierarchy of village society. Instruction for agents should be provided both in class and under field conditions through such techniques as group discussion, panels, field visits, camping, and on-site demonstrations. Improving the physical, economic, social, and cultural environment in which extension workers live and interact; participating in social and cultural activities; and maintaining functional relationships with other social institutions are additional ways through which social competence could be developed among village-level extension workers who have direct and immediate links with their clients. (MN)
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- ERIC Note: Paper presented at Scholars Forum on International Development (Blacksburg, VA, May 17, 1985).
- Educational level discussed: Postsecondary Education.
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