Question

Front line demonstration is an example of which extension teaching method?

• A. Individual contact
• B. Mass contact
  (3) Group contact
• C. Visual contact
• D.

Hint:

Extension teaching methods:
Individual: One-on-one (farm visit).
Group: Small to medium gathering (demonstration, field day).
Mass: Large, undefined audience (radio, TV). Front Line Demonstrations are shown to groups of farmers on a farmer's field.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Extension teaching methods are categorized based on the number of people contacted at a time.
Individual contact methods: Involve direct, face-to-face interaction between the extension worker and an individual farmer or client (e.g., farm and home visits, personal letters, office calls).
Group contact methods: Involve interacting with a group of people who have common interests (e.g., demonstrations, meetings, workshops, field days, group discussions).
Mass contact methods: Aim to reach a large, heterogeneous audience simultaneously (e.g., radio, television, newspapers, exhibitions, bulletins, internet). A Front Line Demonstration (FLD) is a type of demonstration conducted by researchers or extension specialists directly on farmers' fields to showcase the potential of new technologies, varieties, or practices under real farm conditions. While the demonstration itself might be on an individual farmer's plot, its purpose is educational for a wider group. FLDs typically involve organizing field days or visits where a group of farmers can observe the demonstration, discuss it, and learn from it. The primary interaction and teaching during such events are with a group. Therefore, Front Line Demonstration is best classified as a group contact method. "Visual contact" is a characteristic of many methods but not a category itself. Group contact