This article explores the extent to which and how non-formal education (NFE) contributes to the development of a more diversified basic education system and thus to the achievement of EFA. It outlines the current nature of NFE, the frameworks provided by the EFA movement, and the evolution of reflection, policies and practices in NFE in relation…

This article discusses the 4-H Gateway Academies specifically designed to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills and knowledge in middle school youth. The innovative summer day camps partnered Project Lead the Way--trained teachers with county 4-H staff from University of Wisconsin-Extension (UW-Extension) Cooperative…

This research study examined Michigan State University Extension educators' perceptions of the use of digital technology in their work. It used a mixed method of research which included a mailed survey and interviews of selected respondents. A census survey using Dillman's Total Design method was sent to 290 field staff of Michigan State…

This paper focuses on adult education and information and communication technologies (ICT) training to fisherwomen of Siluvaipatti fishing village in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu State, southeastern India. The total families in this village are 209 with population 899 (Male: 442; Female: 457). The education level is generally good in…

The aim of this study was to understand the role that agricultural consultants in New Zealand were undertaking in the Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) system--and in particular in relation to environmental extension. New Zealand does not have a public extension service and hence there is a strong reliance on consultants and regional…

If your community is looking for more committed and competent leaders, what type of educational intervention will get the best results? U-Lead, the University of Minnesota Extension's community leadership program, engages with organizations and communities to strengthen leadership. As the educational provider of U-Lead, Extension has a…

Successful marketing of continuing education involves, essentially, two things: (1) that we never confuse marketing with manipulation, and (2) that we keep our sights firmly fixed on the interests and concerns of the people we serve. (Author)

The paper suggests ways in which several key ideas from empirical research in the social sciences can be used to help member participation. "Participation" is defined, and a number of circumstances are identified when help to the committee may be beneficial. Finally, five approaches to facilitating member participation are described. (Author)

The purpose of the article is to establish a concept of professionalism for extension faculty and list attributes that may be a guide to extension workers as educators. (Author)

This study shows that there are certain issues involved in establishing a data bank that will be useful to Extension staff as they carry out their educational responsibility. (Author)

A new method of long-rand planning, called "Inventing the Future" (IF), requires planners to break established patterns of thinking. Instead of planning the future on the basis of Extension's past, planners are encouraged to think in terms of what they want Extension's future to be. (AG)

The results of a survey of students in the Division of Extended Services at Tennessee Tech related to evening services are presented. (HMD)

Presents observations on the teaching of Russian in an evening extension course and four teaching techniques which involve variety in lesson planning, flexibility in presentation, a relaxed atmosphere and encouragement. (LG)

This author details the possible reasons people participate in groups and the importance that group cohesion has for active participation. He details methods for Extension professionals to use in helping a group achieve its goals. (Author/JC)

The diversity common to university continuing education programs complicates both planning for the future and operating national professional continuing education societies. The NUEA View-of-the-Future committee report received mixed reactions from NUEA members. They seem to be in doubt as to the direction of extension's and continuing education's…