Crop Science 483 (CPSC-483)/Animal Science 483 (ANSC-483)
(Outreach Education Skill)
Spring Semester 2009 – 0.75 Unit (3 Credits)
Introduction
The three integral parts of land-grant universities are teaching, research, and extension. Training in extension/outreach should be
considered as important as it is in research and teaching. An extension specialist/educator must be able to transform the information into
terms the clientele can understand readily; this obviously involves effective information-delivery skill. In this course, 26 specialists from
the University of Illinois will offer the up-to-date information/skills on conducting effective Extension/Outreach programs. .
List of prospective student groups who would benefit form this course
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Future extension educators and specialists
Future sales & technical managers
Journalism students
Future “Peace Corps” personnel
International students
Students interested in international activities
Future instructors
Future administrators
And, every one that wants to be an effective presenter
Outreach Education Skills - 2
Crop Science 483 (CPSC-483)/Animal Science 483 (ANSC-483)
(Outreach Education Skill)
Spring Semester 2009 – 0.75 Unit (3 Credits)
Classes:
Classes:
Course coordinator:
Mondays
3-4 p.m.
Classroom will be assigned soon*
Wednesdays
3-5 p.m.
Classroom will be assigned soon*
M. Babadoost, N533 Turner Hall; Phone: 217- 333-1523; E-mail: babadoos@illinois.edu
Textbook: no textbook is assigned. Main source of information will be the handouts provided by the instructors. Also, a list of references
for each session will be provided.
Day
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Date
Jan 21
Jan 21
Time
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Lecture Topic
Introduction
History of Agriculture Outreach Extension
Instructor
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M. Gray (Crop Sciences)
M
W
W
Jan 26
Jan 28
Jan 28
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Multicultural/International Agricultural Extension
Agricultural Extension in Central and South America
Agricultural Extension in Africa
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
F. Fernandez (Crop Sciences)
M. Kushad (NRES)
M
W
W
Feb 2
Feb 4
Feb 4
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Agricultural Extension Services in the US
With Your Mentor
With Your Mentor
C. Bradley (Crop Sciences)
Your Mentor
Your Mentor
M
W
W
Feb 9
Feb 11
Feb 11
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Organizing Extension Meetings
Skills in Adult Education
Outreach Programs in Animal Sciences
E.Wahle (Edwardsville Extension Center)
S. Johnson (Human Resource Education)
M. Hutjens (Animal Sciences)
M
W
W
Feb 16
Feb 18
Feb 18
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Outreach in Nutrition Programs
Preparing News Articles
Preparing Manuscript for Peer-Reviewed Journals
R. Orr (Food Science & Human Nutrition)
S. Bissonnette (Champaign Extension Center)
T. Niblack (Crop Sciences)
Outreach Education Skills - 3
M
W
W
Feb 23
Feb 25
Feb 25
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Preparing Fact Sheets
Preparing PowerPoint Presentations
Preparing PowerPoint Presentations
A. Hager (Crop Sciences)
T. Ward (UI Extension –Computer Training)
T. Ward (UI Extension –Computer Training)
M
W
W
Mar 2
Mar 4
Mar 4
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Using Data
Photography
Photography
E. Nafziger (Crop Sciences)
M. Jeffords (Illinois Natural History Survey)
M. Jeffords (Illinois Natural History Survey)
M
W
W
Mar 9
Mar 11
Mar 11
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Mid-Term Test
Web Page Development
Web Page Development
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M. Basole (ACES - Info Tech & Cmc Svcs)
M. Basole (ACES - Info Tech & Cmc Svcs)
M
W
W
Mar 16
Mar 18
Mar 18
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Surviving and Thriving in a Mass Media World
Preparing Outreach Programs in Radio and TV
Preparing Outreach Programs in Radio and TV
S. Mason (Champaign Extension Office)
T. Gleason (ACES – Agr Information Service)
T. Gleason (ACES – Agr Information Service)
MW
Mar 21-29
M
W
W
Mar 30
Apr 1
Apr 1
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Marketing Agriculture Commodities
Information Delivery: Podcast and Webnar
Information Delivery: Distance Delivery
D. Good (Agricultural & Consumer Economics)
Louann Wilcock (Animal Sciences, IDTG)
K. Steffey (Crop Sciences)
M
W
W
Apr 6
Apr 8
Apr 8
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Funding Sources for Agricultural Outreach Programs
Preparing Proposals for Outreach Programs
Preparing Proposals for Outreach Programs
S. Ratcliffe (Crop Sciences, NCR-IPM)
J. Masiunas (NRES)
J. Masiunas (NRES)
M
Apr 13
3-4 p.m.
Role of Plant Clinic in Agricultural Extension
N. Pataky (Crop Sciences)
Spring Break
Outreach Education Skills - 4
W
W
Apr 15
Apr 15
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Visit an Extension Center
Visit an Extension Center
D. Bowman (Champaign Extension Center)
D. Bowman (Champaign Extension Center)
M
W
W
Apr 20
Apr 22
Apr 22
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Evaluating Impacts of Outreach Programs
Presentations in class
Presentations in class
R. Weinzierl (Crop Sciences)
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M
W
W
Apr 27
Apr 29
Apr 29
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
With Your Mentor
Presentations in class
Presentations in class
Your Mentor
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M
W
W
May 4
May 6
May 6
3-4 p.m.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
Presentations in class
Presentations in class
Presentations in class
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
Final Examination will be during May 7-12
M. Babadoost (Crop Sciences)
Grades:
1. Writing a Newsletter Article (2-page) ………………………………………. 10%
2. Preparing a Fact Sheet (2- to 3-page) ……………………………………….. 10%
3. Preparing a Statement on Philosophy of Extension (2-page) ……………….. 10%
4. Evaluation by the Mentor ……………………………………………………. 10%
5. Presentation in Class ………………………………………………………… 10%
6. Midterm Test** ……………………………………………………………… 20%
7. Final Examination** ………………………………………………………... 30%
* Some sessions (e.g., Web Page Development) will be in different rooms, which will be announced prior to January 20, 2009.
** Each instructor will provide one question for either the mid-term test or the final examination and will grade the answer.