Effective teaching learning elements

a. Learner

Learner is the central element in an effective teaching learning process. In our context, farmer, rural youth are examples of learners. Learner should be;

• Capable of learning
• Have interest in the subject
• Have need for the information offered
• Be able to use the information once it is gained

 

b. Teacher

An extension agent (teacher) should know what and how to teach. Teacher should,

• Have a clear cut and purposeful teaching objectives
• Knows the subject-matter and have it well organized
• Be enthusiastic and interested about the subject-matter
• Be able to communicate with the learners
• Be able to encourage participation of the people
• Be skilled in using the teaching materials
• Be prepared, prompt, friendly, courteous

 

c. Subject matter

It is the content that is useful to the learner. The subject matter should be;

• Pertinent to the learner’s needs
• Applicable to their real-life situations
• Taught at the intellectual level of the farmers
• Well organized and presented logically and clearly
• Consistent with the overall objectives
• Challenging satisfying and significant to the learner

 

d. Teaching materials

It includes the materials, equipment that are appropriate in the teaching learning process. The teaching materials should be;

• Suitable to the subject matter and physical situation
• Adequate in quantity and available in time
• Skilfully used

 

e. Physical facilities

It is the physical environment that is conducive to the teaching learning process. It should be;

Compatible with objective

• Free from outside distractions
• Representative of the area and situation
• Adequate space and easily accessible
• Well arranged