Question

How does extension education differ from formal education?

• A. It is confined to the premises of the institution
• B. It involves a fixed curriculum and examinations
• C. Knowledge flows only from the teacher to the learners
• D. Teaching primarily occurs outside the four walls of the classroom

Hint:

Extension education: Practical, community-based learning outside classrooms, unlike formal education’s structured setting.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Extension education differs from formal education in its approach and setting: - (1) is incorrect: Formal education is typically confined to institutional premises (e.g., schools, universities), whereas extension education occurs in community settings like farms, villages, or homes.
- (2) is incorrect: Formal education often involves a fixed curriculum and examinations, while extension education is flexible, tailored to learners’ needs, and typically does not include formal exams.
- (3) is incorrect: In formal education, knowledge often flows unidirectionally from teacher to student, but extension education encourages participatory learning, with two-way knowledge exchange between educators and learners (e.g., farmers sharing local expertise).
- (4) is correct: Extension education primarily takes place outside traditional classrooms, in real-world settings like agricultural fields or community centers, to deliver practical, context-specific knowledge. Thus, option (4) is correct.