Training for agriculture and rural development in Tanzania : an analysis of structural forms, operational procedures and related environmental factors
| dc.contributor.author | Gonsalves, Julian Fa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-10-26T10:14:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-10-26T10:14:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1984 | |
| dc.description | PhD -Thesis | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | The role of training in human resource development is assessed through this study of the state of the art in Tanzania* An analysis was conducted of the forces and factors influencing the effectiveness of four training programs with a major focus on 1) identification of the nature of practical problems in planning* organizing* and Implementing training* and 2) generating theoretical notions and concepts pertaining to the various dimensions of villager level training* Following a grounded theory approach* both qualitative and quantitative data were generated using village Level surveys* Interviews* and documentary analysis* Six themes emerged: needs assessment and other training related research; selection and recruitment of trainees* factors affecting the response of villagers to training* delivery systems for training* Instructional content* methods and materials* and post—course follow-up. Current needs assessment efforts were formal* structured and restricted to general village needs* Problem specific studies were found to result In a better design of training* Complex and detailed surveys reduced client control and resulted in inordinate delays* The responsibility for trainee selection has shifted from the extension worker to the village chairperson or the village council* Long duration and/or residential courses adversely affect the attendance of adults* and especially women• Sexually defined roles within the household and on the farm result in a differential response from different family members* Educational background per se did not affect the response to short duration courses* Village based short courses and demonstrations were the most preferred instructional approaches* Training impact was often determined by the quality and intensity of follow— up. The non—availability of material inputs limited the utilization of training skills. The study suggests the need to consolidate rather than expand the existent network of residential centres while gradually increasing their village outreach activities. An Improved representation of adults* especially women was considered necessary. Further research pertaining to socio—psychological determinants of trainee response* cost—effeetiveness/cost—benefits* comparative studies of residential and village based approaches and barriers to women's response are recommended. This study then suggests important areas for theory and program development and the charting of future research efforts. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/4739 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Sokoine University of Agriculture | en_US |
| dc.subject | Agriculture training | en_US |
| dc.subject | Rural development | en_US |
| dc.subject | Tanzania | en_US |
| dc.subject | Related environmental factors | en_US |
| dc.subject | Human resource development | en_US |
| dc.subject | Environmental factors | en_US |
| dc.title | Training for agriculture and rural development in Tanzania : an analysis of structural forms, operational procedures and related environmental factors | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |