Linkages between Education, Research and （教育、研究和之间的联系）.pdfVIP

Workshop on “Agriculture Extension and Farm Advisory Services in Myanmar” 30th March, 2015 Linkages between Education, Research and Extension Services Aung Kyaw Phyo AFC Consultant Linkages Between Education, Research and Extension Services • Linkage implies the communication and working relationship established between two or more organizations pursuing commonly shared objectives in order to have regular contact and improved productivity (Agbamu, 2000; Sadighi, 2005). Education Farmer Adapted from Anandajayasekeram Extension Research et al. (2008), and Eneyew (2013) Objectives • To explore the curricula of agriculture education institutions with emphasize on agriculture extension, and the graduate researches done at YAU • To examine the linkage of education in agriculture with research and extension Methodology • Personal interviews • Literature review • Observations and personal experience gained while working at the YAU Agricultural Education Institutions • Education is central to the building of capacity for the production, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge. • 2 Agricultural higher education institutions in Myanmar, – State Agriculture Institute (SAI) – 3 years, offers diploma – Yezin Agricultural University (YAU)– 5 years, offers degree • The education systems was reformed during democratic government in 2011-2012 academic year • Bridge Education System for SAI students to YAU – at 1966