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Developing a training system for plant health clinics in the Pacific region by and for regional trainers
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posted on 2023-05-22, 05:55 authored by Caroline SmithCaroline Smith, Furlong, M, Jackson, G, Mua, MThis article describes the development of a training manual for plant health doctors to operate plant health clinics in four countries in the Pacific region by regional trainers for their national trainers. It briefly reviews the advantages of a plant health clinic approach to agricultural extension services for farmers, and the need to provide extensive training for the clinics to be effective. The manual incorporates learning approaches based on the understanding and development of pedagogical content knowledge designed to engage trainees in high level cognitive learning. The paper also outlines key aspects of the manual.
History
Publication title
Rural Extension and Innovation Systems JournalVolume
17Pagination
38-45ISSN
2204-8758Department/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
Australasia Pacific Extension NetworkPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted