This subject unit aims at imparting the trainee with knowledge and skills that will help them understand how rural families and societies make decisions and receive information about agriculture. It will also provide the trainee with an understanding on how to use wisely the resources at home.

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organisations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behaviour is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organised crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender, and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.

SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION 1.Define the following sociological terms (8mks) a)Social institutions Specialized structures established to ensure that the psychological physiological and security needs of its members are well catered for. b)Sociology of education This is a branch of sociology that studies the social side of education. It attempts to systematically study the sociological problems (those originating from the society), patterns and process that are found/associated with the education practice. c)Values Refer to intangible qualities or beliefs accepted and endorsed by a given society They include justice, freedom, respect, community, and responsibility d)Socialization Socialization can also be seen as the process of building of group values into the individual or the process through which the individual is cultured. Socialization is the way culture is transmitted and the individual is fitted in into an organized way of life.

The course is aimed at equipping trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes on how to interact and understand the Community in order to facilitate relevant development changes in the Rural society.

This course is intended to give the trainees an insight into the Basic sociology concepts; sociological approaches to agriculture; agricultural worms (in extension); agrarianism; diffusion/adoption processes; gender and community development, community development methods; case studies; models of community development; rural/urban differences and impact on community development; gender and resources allocation; management of natural resources; community participation in community Development Fund(CDF) ; government programs influencing extension