Overview of Module Globalizing Extension
Time: 20 minute presentations for extension professionals.
Why important:
This unit’s PowerPoint presentation uses current research findings (Ludwig) and introduces the curriculum. PowerPoint presentation (annotated) developed by Barbara Ludwig that could be used to introduce to agents the concepts of internationalizing. It builds an understanding of why international experiences are important to Extension professionals and the extension organization, suggest possible approaches and also to look realistically at barriers which exist.
Objectives:
1. To build an understanding of why international experiences are important to Extension professionals and the extension organization.
2. To openly discuss barriers.
3. To suggest possible approaches for globalizing.
Utilization:
Adapt the PowerPoint to fit your own situation. Notes on many frames add clarity as will reading the journal articles named in the references.
Supporting Materials:
PowerPoint Presentation, annotated with key discussion points, can be adapted by local extension professional and is located in supplemental file marked title is: The World in Your Backyard.
Additional Resources,
Web Links: (2003) Crucial trends and how they will impact your business, your career, you life. Trends 11, 6, 1-24. Retrieved October 2003 www.crucialtrends.com
References:
Ludwig, B. G. (2002) Progress report, globalizing U.S. Extension systems. Journal of Extension. Research in Brief.
Ludwig, B. G. (2001) Two Decades of Progress in Globalizing U. S. Extension Systems. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education. Summer, 2001. 8-15
Ludwig, B.G. (1999) Extension professionals perspectives on global programming. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 6 (2), 61-67