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BSc Home Science Extension Development Theory Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

This is the Semester 5 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it: her third-year timetables name that scheme, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

Extension Development Theory Syllabus.pdf
Major elective · Semester 5 · Third Year - Community Resource Management · 2 credits · 50 marks

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Syllabus for Extension Development Theory

Major elective · Semester 5 · Third Year - Community Resource Management · 2 credits · 50 marks

Module I: Introduction to Extension Development

  • 1 Communication Approaches & Extension Work
  • i Communication & Extension Approaches & Methods.
  • ii Motivating the Audience.
  • iii Selection of Teaching Tools
  • 2 Extension Methods
  • i Direct Contact
  • ii Demonstration
  • iii Puppetry
  • iv Drama, Role Plays & Street Plays.
  • v Talks: Meetings & Conferences, Group Discussions and Focus Group Discussions,
  • vi Tours, Campaigns, Rural Camps, Exhibitions
  • 3 Extension Education
  • i Role of an Extension Worker
  • ii Qualities of an Extension Worker
  • iii The Extension Worker as a Communicator

Module II: Projected and Non Projected Aids

  • 1 Non-Projected Visual Aids
  • i Posters
  • ii Diagrams: Charts & Graphs
  • iii Flip Charts and Flash Cards
  • iv Felt Boards & Flannel Graphs
  • v Chalk Boards, and Bulletin Boards
  • 2 Projected Aids
  • i Types of Projectors
  • ii Types of projections
  • iii Use of Computers, VCD, DVD & other Electronic Media,
  • iv Audio Aids
  • 3 Communication through the Written Word:
  • i Writing for Newspapers
  • ii Feature Stories,
  • iii Leaflets, Pamphlets,
  • iv Bulletins and Circulars
  • v Writing for a Radio Talk and Television Programme
  • 4 Community Development Program
  • i Urban community extension Programme (exposure to community engagement Programme)
  • ii Rural community Development Programme (exposure to rural camp)

Text Books:/Reference Books

  • 1 Chadha, P.C. & Moquemuddin, M. (1979) Audio – Visual Education (Art & Teaching Aids). Prakash Brothers. Ludhiana
  • 2 Dahama, O.P. & Bhatnagar, O.P. (1980). Education & Communication for Development.2nd ed. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
  • 3 Dipak De & Basava Prabhu Jiri (2024) A Handbook of Extension Education. Asha Book House
  • 4 K. L. Jalihal, (2007), Fundamentals of Extension Education and Management in Extension. Concept Publishing Co.
  • 5 Maimun Nisha (2006). Understanding Extension Education. Kalpaz Publications. ISBN13: 9788178354958 Satwik Sahay Bisarya (2022). Textbook of Extension Education. Notion Press ISBN-13: 979-8888491966
  • 6 Shah, A. & Joshi, U. (1992). Puppetry & Folk Dramas for Non-formal Education. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
  • 7 Supe, S.V. (1983). An Introduction to Extension Education. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. Waghmare S. &Waghmare V. (1989) Teaching Extension Education, 2nd ed. Metropolitan. New Delhi.

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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