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1993
Perceptions of field officers, extension officers and
farmers regarding agricultural extension education
in Swaziland
Musa M. A. Dube
Iowa State University
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Perceptions of field officers, extension officers, and farmers
regarding Agricultural Extension Education in Swaziland
Dube, Musa M. A., Ph.D.
Iowa State University, 1993
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Perceptions of field officers, extension officers, and
farmers regarding Agricultural Extension Education in Swaziland
by
Musa M. A. Dube
A Dissertation Submitted to the
Graduate Faculty in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree of
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Department: Agricultural Education and Studies
Major: Agricultural Education (Agricultural Extension Education)
Approved:
Signature was redacted for privacy.
In 0fiarge of Majo r work
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For the Major Department
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For the Graduate College
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
1993
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION 1
Statement of the Problem 5
Purpose and Objectives of the Study 5
Theoretical Framework of the Study 6
Need for the Study 8
Limitations of the Study 9
Implications and Educational Significance 9
Operational Definition of Terms 10
Acronyms 11
CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW 13
Background on Agricultural Extension Education 13
Types of Agricultural Extension Systems 18
History of Agricultural Extension Education in Swaziland 23
Criticisms of Agricultural Extension in Swaziland 25
Studies Related to Agricultural Extension Education 35
Sujranary of the Review of Literature 41
CHAPTER III. METHODS AND PROCEDURES OF THE STUDY 43
Purpose and Objectives 43
Research Design 44
Population and Sample Selection 44
Instrumentation 45
Collection of Data 47
Analysis of Data 48
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CHAPTER IV. FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS 49
Demographic Information 49
Respondents' Perceptions Regarding the
Aspects of Extension 57
Comparisons of Respondents' Perceptions of Extension
According to Selected Demographic Variables 71
Relationships between Respondents' Perceptions of
Extension and Selected Demographic Variables 149
Added Statements of the Aspects of Extension 159
General Suggestions and Comments to Improve Extension 163
CHAPTER V. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS 166
Demographic Information 167
Program Objectives 171
Program Principles 174
Teaching Methods 175
Teaching Tools 176
Problems in Extension 177
Perceptions in Relation to Selected Demographic Variables 179
Relationships between Respondents' Perceptions of AEE
and Selected Demographic Variables 182
General Suggestions and Comments to Improve Extension 183
Proposed Model for Planning AEE Activities in Swaziland 184
Implications 187
CHAPTER VI. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 188
Purpose, Objectives, and Procedures 188
Summary of Major Findings 190
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Conclusions 193
Recommendations 194
Recommendations for Further Research 195
BIBLIOGRAPHY 196
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 202
APPENDIX A. INDIVIDUAL GROUP DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS 203
APPENDIX B. LETTER TO THE SENIOR AGRICULTURAL OFFICER 206
APPENDIX C. LETTER FROM THE SENIOR AGRICULTURAL OFFICER 208
APPENDIX D. COVER LETTER TO SURVEY INSTRUMENT 210
APPENDIX E. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE 212
APPENDIX F. HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH APPROVAL FORM 223
V
LIST OF TABLES
Page
Reliability coefficients of instrument on
agricultural education 47
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by region 50
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by position 51
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by age 52
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by academic qualifications 52
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by farm/work experience 53
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by gender 54
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by marital status 54
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by major purpose of farming 55
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by agricultural enterprise 56
Frequency and percentage distribution of
respondents by decision about farming 56
Means and standard deviations of perceptions
held by Swaziland field officers, extension
officers, and farmers regarding program objectives 58
Means and standard deviations of perceptions
held by Swaziland field officers, extension
officers, and farmers regarding program principles 61
Means and standard deviations of perceptions
held by Swaziland field officers, extension
officers, and farmers regarding extension teaching
methods 64