Concept of Extension Education

The concept of extension education is:

Correct Answer: All of the above

Extension education is simultaneously an applied science, an educational process, and a behavioral science.

Extension Education as Applied Science

It applies findings of biological, physical, and social sciences to solve practical problems of rural people. It bridges laboratory research and farm practice.

Extension Education as Educational Process

It involves systematically changing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KASA) of people through a continuous educational process — even outside formal classroom settings.

Extension Education as Behavioral Science

It studies and modifies human behaviour — understanding why farmers adopt or resist change, and using psychological and sociological principles to bring desired behavioural change.

Components of Behavior (KASA — Paul Leagans)

• Knowledge — what an individual knows
• Attitude — what he/she thinks
• Skills — what he/she can do (physical and mental)
• Action — what he/she actually does