cooperative extension system correct answers worlds largest adult and youth out of school, non
formal educational system; a national educational network that links research, science, and
technology to the needs of the people where they live and work
cooperative correct answers includes 3 distinct but related and coordinated partners - federal,
state, and local
system (service) correct answers ad educational system that provides practical, unbiased
information to the people that is provided as a service of the university to help people identity
and solve problems in their lives
How extension differs from the common mission of an education institution correct answers no
fixed curriculum, no degrees, no diplomas, informally off campus, uses instructors with a wide
range of subject matter expertise, more practical than theoretical
extension 3 principles correct answers 1. reaching people where they are (educational level,
interest, and understanding)
2. teaching people to determine their own needs
3. teaching people to help each other
learning by doing!
ultimate value that guides extension work correct answers belief in the development of people
extension mission correct answers accomplish goals organized and delivered in 4 traditional
program areas - enable people to improve their lives and communities
- ag and natural resources
- family and consumer sciences
- 4H youth development
, - community and economic development
NC cooperative extension mission correct answers NC CE partners with communities to deliver
education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of north carolinians
federal guidance and misison correct answers extension is guided by the USDA National
Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - mission is to advance knowledge for ag, the
environment, human health, and communities by supporting research, education, and extension
programs in land grant system
NIFA correct answers Doesn't perform actual research, education, and extension, but rather helps
fund it at the state and local level and provides program leadership in these areas
conceptual models correct answers used to accomplish extension mission
1. technology transfer model
2. Problem solving approach
3. imparting knowledge model`
technology transfer model correct answers knowledge from university is disseminated from
campus to the people; extension provides the link between client and research; transfer is in
response to a need; only an understanding of the facts and how to use them is transferred
problem solving approach correct answers facilitates solutions to group problems identified by
clients; alternative solutions are proposed and evaluated and action is taken; extension facilitates
the process of identifying alternatives to problems; final step is reflecting on the value on
solution
imparting knowledge model correct answers upgrades the skills of individuals unable to attend
formal on campus classes; focus on teaching the concepts of a discipline