Extent of Awareness of Distance Learners of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Authors

  • Sridevi Krishnaveni T R TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
  • P Balasubramaniam TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
  • A Anusuya TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
  • S Vasanthapriya TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2017.4.29.5958-5965

Keywords:

Awareness, Certificate course, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Open and Distance Learning

Abstract

The present research was framed to assess the awareness level of distance learners of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Three certificate courses were selected based on maximum number of enrollment, viz, Gardening & landscaping, Mushroom production & Solid waste management and vermicomposting. Ex-post facto research design was employed. A total of 150 respondents were selected from the three courses by equal allocation method proportionate random sampling. A well-structured questionnaire was prepared and the information was collected by sending questionnaires through post. The 108 individuals who responded were taken as the sample for the study. The results of the research pointed out that nearly three- fourths of the respondents possessed medium level of awareness on selected technologies.

Author Biographies

Sridevi Krishnaveni T R, TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Ph. D. Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003.

P Balasubramaniam, TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

Professor, Department of Social Sciences, ADAC&RI, Trichy. Tamil Nadu, India

A Anusuya, TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

PG Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003.

S Vasanthapriya, TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

PhD Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003.

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Published

2018-09-02

How to Cite

T R, S. K., Balasubramaniam, P., Anusuya, A., & Vasanthapriya, S. (2018). Extent of Awareness of Distance Learners of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Journal of Extension Education, 29(4). https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2017.4.29.5958-5965