Chapter 9

Question 1

– is learning to change the performance of people doing jobs to improve the capabilities of people in their present work and to prepare them for future task assignment.

Answer 1

TRAINING

Question 2

– the training staff designs the objectives, contents, teaching techniques, assignments, and then focus in this model is intervention by the training staff.

Answer 2

TRADITIONAL APPROACH

Question 3

– the trainer incorporates experiences where in the learner becomes active and influences the training process.

Answer 3

EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH

Question 4

3 APPROACHES OF TRAINING

Answer 4

1. Traditional Approach
2. Experiential Approach
3. Performance-based Approach

Question 5

2 Types of Training

Answer 5

1. Pre-service Training
2. In-service Training

Question 6

– Is more academic in nature and is offered by formal institutions.

Answer 6

Pre-service training

Question 7

– Is a process of staff development for the purpose of improving the performance.

Answer 7

In-service Training

Question 8

– offered four years by a university or agricultural college.

Answer 8

Degree level

Question 9

– offered by the schools of agriculture for a period of two to three years.

Answer 9

Diploma level

Question 10

2 Types of Pre-service Training

Answer 10

1. Degree level
2. Diploma level

Question 11

5 Types of In-service Training

Answer 11

1. Induction or Orientation Training
2. Foundation Training
3. On-the-job Training
4. Refresher or Maintenance Training
5. Career Development Training

Question 12

is given immediately after employment to introduce the new
extension staff members to their position

Answer 12

Induction or Orientation Training

Question 13

Every staff member was trained in acquiring some professional knowledge about
various rules and regulations of the government,
financial transactions,
administrative capability, communication skills, leadership ability, coordination and
cooperation

Answer 13

Foundation Training

Question 14

This training is offered to update and maintain the specialized subject matter
knowledge of the incumbents.

Answer 14

Refresher or Maintenance Training

Question 15

This training is generally problem or technology oriented and may include formal
presentations, informal discussion, and opportunities to try out new skills and
knowledge in the field.

Answer 15

On-the-job Training

Question 16

It is designed to upgrade the knowledge, skills, and ability of employees to help
them assume greater responsibility in higher positions

Answer 16

Career Development Training

Question 17

– to review the present situation in comparison with the situation at the initiation of the program in order to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the means used in the activities undertaken.

Answer 17

EVALUATION

Question 18

– involves the collection of relevant and useful data while the training program is being conducted.

Answer 18

FORMATIVE EVALUATION

Question 19

– is done after at the end of program and makes an overall assessment of its effectiveness in relation to achieving the objectives and goals.

Answer 19

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION

Question 20

– is done after at the end of program and makes an overall assessment of its effectiveness in relation to achieving the objectives and goals.

Answer 20

SUMMATIVE EVALUATION

Question 21

2 Types of Evaluation

Answer 21

1. Formative Evaluation
2. Summative Evaluation

Question 22

4 levels of Evaluation

Answer 22

1. Casual, Everyday Evaluation
2. Self-Checking Evaluation
3. Extension Studies
4. Scientific Research

Question 23

• they are the ones we ordinarily make without much
  consideration of the principles of evaluation in the decisions we make about simple
  problems

Answer 23

Casual, Everyday Evaluation

Question 24

• these include further checking on our observations. It
  involves talking with others, writing to others for their judgement, sending out a
  brief questionnaire , having one filled out at a meeting , and so on

Answer 24

Self-Checking Evaluation

Question 25

• these are more complicated to plan and carry out
  than any of those already mentioned. They are broader in scope

Answer 25

Extension Studies

Question 26

• involve very complex problems and techniques for
  getting information from which conclusion can be drawn

Answer 26

Scientific Research

Question 27

6 Steps in Evaluation

Answer 27

1. Define Objective
2. Decide on acceptable evidence
3. Construct a measuring device or method to collect information
4. Collect the information - put the device
5. Summarize and interpret the results
6. Decide on changes

Question 28

3 Stages of Evaluation

Answer 28

1. Benchmark
2. Process stage
3. Final goal

Question 29

• measure situation before activity is begun

Answer 29

Benchmark

Question 30

• measures status after activity has begun

Answer 30

Progress stage

Question 31

• measures the situation to determine if final goals have been reached.

Answer 31

Final goal

Question 32

4 Advantages on Evaluation

Answer 32

1. Establishing a new benchmark
2. Determining the redirection of activities
3. A feeling of security for the technician
4. May increase confidence among recipients in the process used