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    • General communication forum
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      Part 1: Recruitment and retention of on-farm labour

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      1. Please respond to all questions

      2. Avoid common sense

      3. Duration: 2h

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    • Rwanda PSTA File PDF
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      Summary of PSTA and other agricultural strategic policies 

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      This video will introduce you to a general understanding of Green investment. "We promote Agriculture but also save our environment".

    • Assignment #1
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      Instructions:

      - Attempt ALL questions

      - Use examples applied in crop sciences 

      - Do not exceed 100 words per answer/question

    • HRM principles Quiz
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    CPR4221 MODULE DESCRIPTION

    WELCOME NOTE

    Dear Students,

    The module leader takes this opportunity to welcome you to this module.  The team is here to support you in every step of your study during the course period.

    On behalf of the team, I would like to introduce you to the module of AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND POLICIES. The module has three Learning Units and taught by three qualified lecturers.

    LECTURERS' NAME AND CONTACTS

    1. Dr.  Ir. Habimana Sylvestre

    2. Dr. Ir.  Arsitide Niyonshuti

    3. Dr. Ir. Turamyenyirijuru Adrien  

    3. Dr. Jean D'Amour Manirere

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    At the end of the module, learners should be able to:

    -Show ability to understand farmer behaviour towards changing agricultural technology. Student should also be able to critically analyse agricultural policies and understand how these support agricultural development.

    - Identify challenge of agricultural development and know how to address them using participatory approaches.

    - Execute extension work and to commit themselves to the community service

    - Develop small scale projects and generate farmers interest in these projects using the participatory approach.

    - Show capability in human resource management.

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    The module of Agricultural Extension and policies equip the students about the technology transfer skills and strategies; Rwandan agricultural policies laws; natural resources management law and policies; institutional framework for extension. Students will be taught principles, concepts, philosophy, methods of extension  communication skills needed for agricultural innovations, interpersonal communication skills, Agricultural  & Natural Resources Management Policies & Laws as well as the human resources management skills. Students are encouraged to attend lectures and field classes, if the situations permit. Course notes for lectures are made available through UR e-learning platform https://elearning.ur.ac.rw  Students are encouraged to participate in class by asking questions or providing appropriate comments from their own experiences that will add to the learning experience of all students. Students are expected to complete assignments on due time. Lectures are presented with the assistance of PPT slides. If time allows informal small groups will be used to discuss issues raised in class. The questions and comments from the students are highly encouraged.

    Hoping that you will enjoy this important module with us.

    Thanking you.

    Dr. Ir. Habimana Sylvestre

    Module Leader

    • CPR4221 MODULE DESCRIPTION File DOCX
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      Dear Student, 

      This is a description of Agriculture Extension and Policies Module.

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    • 2019 Final Exam of Module: Agricultural Extension and Policies File DOC
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      This old paper contains three learning unit examinations:

      Component1.Technology transfer skills and Strategies

      Component2. Human Resources Management

      Component 3. Agricultural and Natural Resources Management Policies and

                                 Laws 

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      In the attachment find the PEBL Module description

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    UNIT 1: Technology Transfer Skills and Strategies

    Introduction:

    In this course the students are able to understand the different kind of Systems that are currently used in technology transfer in Rwandan rural areas in a particular way as well as worldwide in general.

    Learning Outcome:

    At the end of this course the students must be able:

    1. To describe Agricultural Extension and its role in Rural Development; 
    2. To understand Major components of Extension system;  
    3. To assimilate the existing different schools of rural Extension adopted in Rwanda;  
    4. To get insight on the most used Extension systems applied worldwide;  
    5. To master the techniques and modern methods of Agricultural Extension;  
    6. To better understand the roles of an agricultural extension agent in rural areas;  
    7. To master the National Agricultural Extension Strategic Plan of Rwanda.

    Activities:

    - Provision of reading materials and

    - Assignments to the students in small group

    Resources:

    1. Adams, Mr. E., (1994), Agricultural Extension in Developing Countries, Longman

    2. MINAGRI, (2005), NATIONAL  POLICY AND LEADING PRINCIPLES OF THE NEW AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SYSTEM, Kigali, Rwanda. 

    3. MINAGRI (2009). NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION STRATEGY, P.53, Kigali, Rwanda. 

    4. Van den Proclamation, A.W. & Hawkins, H.S. (1996), Agricultural Extension, 2nd ed., Blackwell, Ltd sciences, London, UK. 

    5. Van den Proclamation, A.W. & al, (1994), THE FARMING EXTENSION IN AFRICA, KARTHALA, and CTA, Paris, France. 

    6. Scarborough, Vanessa, et al., (1997), FARMER-LED EXTENSION, Concepts and, practices, London, UK

    7. Nettie, Aarnink and Koos, Kingma (1991). Female Farmers and Male Extension Workers. Coll. Women and autonomy Centre, Ed. Leiden University, p. 137, NL. 

    8. Morize, Jean, (1992), MANUAL CONVENIENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, Volume 1 and 2, ACCT, Paris, France. 

    9. Moris, Jon, (1991), Extension Alternatives in Tropical Africa, Overseas Development, Institute, London, UK. 

    10. Leeuwis, C., (2004) COMMUNICATION heart FARMING INNOVATION, rethinking, Agricultural Extension. Blackwell publishing, NL,

    11. Gwyn, Jones E., (1986), Investing in Farming Extension: Strategies and Goalkeepers, Elsevier, Applied Science Publishers, New York, USA. 

    12. http://ecoursesonline.iasri.res.in/mod/page/view.php?id=4354 (AE link)

    • ASSIGNMENT OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER SKILLS AND STRATEGIES File PDF
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      This is the list of the topics for your individual assignments. kindly choose one of the topics and follow the given instructions.

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    • Assignment guidelines File PDF
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      Dear Student,

      Here you have the guidelines to follow for your individual assignments. 

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    • Chat Room for Interaction between Students and Lecturer Forum
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      Dear Students, this forum is specifically created for the unit of Technology Transfer skills and strategies.

      Before you post your thought, the lecturer is requesting you to introduce yourself.  So, you are advised to interact with the Lecturer and colleague learners using this space. Your participation in this is very important and will be counted for your performance at the end of this course.

    • Twigire Muhinzi extension model URL
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      Dear students,

      This link will take you through the Twigire Muhinzi extension model, which is very important.

    • Quiz 1
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      Dear Student,

      Kindly read carefully the questions, answer the same on max one page, and upload your answers. 

    • Storyboard of Unit 1. Technology Transfer Skills and Strategies File DOCX
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      Dear Student this is a Storyboard of Unit 1.  Technology Transfer Skills and Strategies

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    • Lecture notes of TTSS File PDF
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      Read the notes of technology Transfer Skills and Strategies

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    UNIT 2: Agricultural and natural resources management policies and laws

    Welcome note

    Dear students,

    Welcome again. I am Dr. Turamyenyirijuru Adrien and I would like to introduce you to the module component entitled "Agricultural and Natural Resources Management Policies and Laws".

    Introduction

    This module component is designed to provide students with key concepts of Agricultural and Natural Resources Management Policies and Law and to provide necessary skills that can be applied to analyze critically any agricultural policy and/or law. This module component is delivered to students of year four Crop Sciences Department (BSC Hons) with the goals:

    -To equip learners with key concepts of Agricultural and Natural Resources Management Policies and Laws

    -To enable learners to explain the role of agriculture in economic development, identify challenges of agricultural sector development and elucidate how agricultural policy can contribute to address them

    - To enable learners to critically analyze agricultural policies and laws and understand how these support agricultural development.

    -To equip learners with knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the development of agricultural and Natural Resources Management policies and laws.

    Learning outcomes

    Upon completion of this module component, students should be able:

    -To explain key concepts of Agricultural and Natural Resources Management Policies and Laws

    -To explain the role of agriculture in economic development, identify challenges of agricultural sector development and elucidate how agricultural policy can contribute to address them

    - To analyze critically agricultural policies and laws and explain how these affect agricultural sector and natural Resources development

    - To contribute effectively to the development of agricultural and Natural Resources Management policies and laws

    Resources

    -Ellis, F. (1991). Agricultural Policies in Developing countries. Cambridge University Press

    -Monke, E. A. and Scott R. P. (1989). The Policy Analysis Matrix for Agricultural Development. Cornell University Press.

    -Norton, R. D. (2002). Agricultural Development Policy: Concepts and Experiences. FAO Agricultural Policy Support Service – Policy Assistance Division. TCAS Working Document No. 43.

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    UNIT 3: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    Introduction

    This learning module elaborates the nature and principles guiding the progressive management of human resources. It seeks to analyze the generic people management functions such as human resource planning, staffing (recruitment, selection, orientation), performance and productivity, staff development, motivation, management of reward and staff maintenance (industrial relations, career and quality of work life).

    Learning outcomes

    Upon completion of this module component, students should be able:

    1. Design HRM plans for organizations
    2. Design and implement efficient and effective recruitment, selection and orientation process
    3. Design/develop the following tools: performance appraisal, interview and assessment, inventories for required staff
    4. Develop staff development and training scheme

    Resources

    1. Armstrong, M. (2001) Changing the culture: Rewarding and developing staff in higher education. Improving performance management in higher education Conference, 22 October, Capita, London.
    2. Armstrong, M. (2003) A handbook of human resource management (9th edition). London: Kogan Page.
    3. Armstrong, M. (2009) Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management (11th edition). London: Kogan Page.
    4. Barrow, S. and Davenport, J. (2002) The employer brand. People in Business, London, [unpublished paper].
    5. Barrow, S. and Mosley, R. (2005) The employer brand ®: Bringing the best of brand management to people at work (2nd edition). Chichester: John Wiley.
    6. Belbin, R. M. Belbin ® Team Roles [website]. www.belbin.com [Accessed 21/11/2011].
    7. Boutall, T. (1997) The good manager’s guide: Over 130 practical checklists for day-to-day management (2nd edition), London: Butterworth Heinemann.
    8. Burns, R. (2001) Making delegation happen: A simple and effective guide to implementing successful delegation. Australia: Allen and Unwin.
    9. Cameron, K. S. and Quinn, R. E. (2011) Diagnosing and changing organizational culture: Based on the Competing Values Framework. (3rd edition). US: Jossey-Bass, pp. 20–25.
    10. Clark, B. R. (1983) The higher education system: Academic organization in cross-national perspective. California: University of California Press, pp. 110–125.
    11. Coakes, J. (2006) The four Cs of teamwork [online].Available at http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Four-Cs-of-Teamworkandid=140536 [Accessed 2 February 2012].
    12. Cole, G. A. and Kelly, P. (2011) Management theory and practice (7th edition). Andover, Hants: Cengage Learning.
    13. Cook, Marshall J. (1999) Effective coaching. US: McGraw-Hill.
    14. Cushway, B. (2003) The handbook of model job descriptions. London: Kogan Page, p. 2.
    15. Egan, Gerard (1995) A Clear Path to Peak Performance. People Management, 18, May, pp. 34–37.
    • Lecture notes File PDF
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      Dear Student,

      This is the reading material, kindly download the notes and read through. Use the resources provided in reference section for further reading.

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      Dear Students,

      This forum is specifically created for the unit of Human Resources Management

      Before you post your thought, the lecturer is requesting you to introduce yourself.  So, you are advised to interact with the Lecturer and colleague learners using this space. Your participation in this is very important and will be counted for your performance at the end of this course.

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      Kindly read carefully the questions, answer the same on max one page, and upload your answers. 

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