List of articles (by subject) Adult Education
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Open Access Article
1 - Pre-Service Agricultural Education Programmes: Do They Impact on The Teaching of Agriculture In Secondary Schools? Case of Zimbabwe
Christopher Gadzirayi Bart MuropaThere are no known studies that have been conducted focusing on the congruency or discrepancy of pre service agricultural education programmes in relation to secondary school agriculture teaching in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this study was therefore to make a qualitative MoreThere are no known studies that have been conducted focusing on the congruency or discrepancy of pre service agricultural education programmes in relation to secondary school agriculture teaching in Zimbabwe. The purpose of this study was therefore to make a qualitative investigation on the contribution of pre service agricultural education training programmes to the teaching of high school Agriculture. A participatory investigation approach was used to gather data, where among other relevant stakeholders, school authorities, agricultural teachers and training institutions staff were consulted on the congruency or discrepancies between pre - service agricultural education programmes and expected competencies of a qualified agricultural teacher. Teachers displayed requisite content and pedagogical competencies in the teaching of agriculture at secondary school level gained from their pre-service agricultural education. The study established the need for continuous in-service and staff exchange course programmes for agricultural teachers in order to keep them abreast with the dynamism and technological innovations in agricultural education sector. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Awareness of Food Nutritive Value and Eating Behaviors Among Peri-Urban Vegetable Farmers: Implications for Extension Services and Rural Education
Uzoh Nwagbo David Okoronkwo Chimagbanwe MbahThis study sought to investigate the awareness of food nutritive value and eating behaviors among peri-urban vegetable farmers in Southeastern Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey design. A sample of 300 vegetable farmers took part in the stud MoreThis study sought to investigate the awareness of food nutritive value and eating behaviors among peri-urban vegetable farmers in Southeastern Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey design. A sample of 300 vegetable farmers took part in the study. Means and t tests were employed for data analysis. Results showed that peri-urban vegetable farmers were aware that nutrients are transported to cells in the body by water, water supports the removal of waste materials from the body, water helps to maintain stable internal body temperature and so on, but were unaware that fat and oils provides energy for the body, blood sugar levels can be raised by carbohydrates, and that production of insulin is supported by glucose. Eating practices commonly adopted included skipping breakfast, eating in between meals, and buying snacks as lunch, among others. There were no significant differences between male and female vegetable farmers in mean responses on food nutritive value or in eating practices adopted. Good eating habits will help farmers not only to improve their nutritional well-being, but also to prevent nutrition-related diseases. The implications for extension services and rural education are discussed in the context of these findings. Manuscript profile