Adapting an Outcome-Based Education Development Process to Meet Near Real-Time Challenges to Sustainable Agricultural Production

Autor:	Paul C. Jepson, Mary L. Halbleib
Rok vydání:	2014
Předmět:	Strategic planning Decision support system Process management Management science Geography Planning and Development Education Outreach Adult education Sustainability Business Agricultural productivity General Agricultural and Biological Sciences Outcome-based education Agricultural extension
Zdroj:	The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension. 21:109-126
ISSN:	1750-8622 1389-224X
DOI:	10.1080/1389224x.2014.927377
Popis:	Purpose: This paper examines the benefits of using an outcome-based education (OBE) method within agricultural extension outreach programmes for professional and farmer audiences. Design/Methodology/Approach: The method is elaborated through two practical examples, which show that focused, short-duration programmes can produce meaningful skill development and impacts at the farm level. Both examples addressed pressing problems that were evolving during the education programme, and we sought a method that would respond adaptively to local circumstances and unanticipated changes. Key aspects of the method include strategic planning to properly focus education programmes, and the integration of data-driven decision support tool development to reduce uncertainty associated with the use of high-risk pest management inputs. Findings: Professionals and farmers increased their knowledge and skills related to pesticide management, and follow-up evaluation documented high levels of adoption of risk reductio...
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