Towards a mathematical system for extension education - II

A brief description is given of a mathematical model for use in extension education regarding fisheries in developing countries.

Study of the relative effectiveness of extension methods in educating fisherwomen

Three experimental groups from three different fishing villages were selected and administered with three extension treatments on two messages, namely, production of fish wafers and fish pickles. There was a significant knowledge gain in the subjects taught through different extension methods. It was observed that lecture aided with slides induced maximum knowledge followed by lecture aided with charts and lecture alone. Among all, the young and highly educated women gained maximum knowledge.