Dimapur, June 11 (EMN): Extension Education Institute - North East Region (EEI - NER), Assam Agricultural University (AAU) Jorhat in collaboration with State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), Nagaland organised a training methods and management from the June 6 to 9 at SAMETI, Medziphema.
The training aimed at equipping ATMA functionaries from all districts with skills to design trainings, formulate training objectives and be well versed with different training methods so as to effectively disseminate technology to the clientele group, the farmers.
Resource persons for the training were Dr. A.K. Bhattacharya, Professor EEI, Assam Agriculture University (AAU), Jorhat and Dr. B.L. Khuhly, Research Associate, EEI (AAU) Jorhat.
A plethora of topics such as concept of training, training needs, training objectives, training methods and an overview of training designing”, Formulation of training objectives, training designing, concept and tips of conducting method demonstration and group discussion, concept and conducting tips of participatory lecture, SFI, co-training and field day, Experiental Learning Cycle (ELC) and adult learning principles etc.
Field visit to Molvom village was organised where trainees and resource persons interacted with progressive pineapple farmer C. Hmar. The training course also comprised of feedback presentation and course evaluation.
In a valedictory function feedback from the trainees was given by Sentsuthung Yanthan, ATM Kiphere and Vimenuo Mere, BTM, Kohima.
Course Director, Dr. A.K. Bhattacharya encouraged the trainees to take the training experience to their respective posting places and utilise the knowledge that they have learned to their training programmes in the field. He also congratulated the trainees on completion with much enthusiasm and participation. He also expressed gratitude to SAMETI Nagaland for extending cooperation and making the training program a success.
