The document discusses various methods for one-to-one communication between clients and farmers, including mutual discussion, diagnosis-prescription, and counseling methods. It notes advantages such as helping to solve unique problems, integrating client information, and earning trust, but also disadvantages like high cost and limited reach. The document also discusses using traditional folk media and new communication technologies as part of a media mix to complement extension methods. The choice of communication methods should consider factors like expected behavioral changes, audience size, socioeconomic levels, costs, and subject matter complexity.
The document discusses various methods for one-to-one communication between clients and farmers, including mutual discussion, diagnosis-prescription, and counseling methods. It notes advantages such as helping to solve unique problems, integrating client information, and earning trust, but also disadvantages like high cost and limited reach. The document also discusses using traditional folk media and new communication technologies as part of a media mix to complement extension methods. The choice of communication methods should consider factors like expected behavioral changes, audience size, socioeconomic levels, costs, and subject matter complexity.
The document discusses various methods for one-to-one communication between clients and farmers, including mutual discussion, diagnosis-prescription, and counseling methods. It notes advantages such as helping to solve unique problems, integrating client information, and earning trust, but also disadvantages like high cost and limited reach. The document also discusses using traditional folk media and new communication technologies as part of a media mix to complement extension methods. The choice of communication methods should consider factors like expected behavioral changes, audience size, socioeconomic levels, costs, and subject matter complexity.
niraj@ximb Mutual Discussion niraj@ximb Advantages Very good way to solve unique problems Possible to integrate information from clients clients Can help in clarifying clients feelings Can earn farmers trust niraj@ximb Disadvantages High cost Can reach very small no. of clients May give wrong information May give wrong information Based on high level of trust Clients may approach too late niraj@ximb Mutual Discussion Methods Diagnosis prescription method Counseling methods Counseling methods Participation Methods niraj@ximb Diagnosis Prescription Information and methods C o m participation Counseling m m u n it y Developm ent Profession al niraj@ximb Selection..Do take care of.. The quality of solution found Its acceptance by the farmers niraj@ximb Traditional Folk Media niraj@ximb Importance in Present Context Mass media had belied the expectations Traditional media meets the current approach of Participatory Management It can complement the other extension methods niraj@ximb Advantages Has reach in remotest of remote villages Possess very high level of cultural identity and credibility and credibility A manifestation of traditional knowledge, experiences, and expressions passed from one generation to another Do not require large investments niraj@ximb Advantages Can be use live Producers and actors can turn out to be Producers and actors can turn out to be opinion leaders Can be coupled with other media niraj@ximb Points to ponder People may not always appreciate innovative messages from the folk media Requires skills in crafting development messages in to fabric of folk media Losing the charm / skills niraj@ximb New Communication Technologies niraj@ximb Media Mix niraj@ximb Choice of Methods.. How? Expected behavioral changes The no. to be covered Socio-economic/ educational level Socio-economic/ educational level Skills on the part of extension workers Cost involved Nature and complexity of subject matter Level of local help Past experiences niraj@ximb Thanks !!! Thanks !!! niraj@ximb