Effectiveness of extension teaching methods in providing training to farm women

In this study effectiveness of extension teaching methods in acquiring knowledge, skill and change in attitude by farmwomen of Rajasthan State is investigated. Information was collected from randomly selected 120 women farmers from the Agro Climatic Zone III A of the state using interview schedule. Analysis of data was carried out using frequency counts, percentages, means, weighted mean scores and correlation. A positive and significant relationship existed between effectiveness of extension teaching methods and age and level of education. The result implied that age and level of education had impact on effectiveness of extension teaching methods which by implication is a determinant of acquiring knowledge, skills and attitude. Therefore; it becomes imperative for these significant determining factors to the effectiveness of the extension teaching methods in achieving the main tasks of extension service which should be kept in mind before selecting any method for extension programme.