ERIC Number: EJ1310501
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-0541
EISSN: EISSN-2162-5212
Extension Organizational Strengths: A Delphi Analysis
Lamm, Keven W.; Randall, Nekeisha; Lamm, Alexa J.; Sapp, L. Rochelle
Journal of Agricultural Education, v62 n2 p53-65 2021
Sharing the importance of agriculture, agricultural education, and programmatic efforts through Extension is vital to ensuring policy makers and the general public understand the need for supporting the overall agricultural industry. However, communicating such importance can be challenging without accurate, evidence-based language to describe what makes agricultural initiatives unique and effective. Furthermore, having knowledge of the unique strengths of Extension builds a foundation of resources agricultural staff can use in problem-solving, communication, and education techniques. A Delphi study was conducted to research the unique strengths of University of Georgia Extension in an effort to better educate and communicate with local and state stakeholders. Findings resulted in 11 strengths that gained 100% agreement from research respondents. Six thematic categories covering all agreed-upon strengths document strengths in an explicit way that can also help with internal communication and education efforts within the Extension organization.
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Extension Education, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness, Extension Agents, Youth Programs, Program Content, Teacher Competencies, School Personnel, Educational Resources, Cooperation, Educational Needs, Administrative Organization
American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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