About Course
Dear learners, the course “Vegetable Crops Production and Management” are a high level thought course in the discipline of horticulture. It contains nine units and with three credit hours.
Each unit in the entire module is divided into different sub- sections. The objectives in the unit are set at the beginning that directs you to the important points and ideas. To make this teaching module interesting for readers and students objectives, brain storming questions and self-assessment activities are set at the beginning and end of each units. It is highly appreciated if you try first to work the self-test exercises and activities by yourself before going to in detail.
This is very important for you to understand the contents in each unit and develop self-confidence in the module for independent learner. It is also advisable to seek for some assistance whenever you face difficult in this module. For example, if there is an agricultural college or similar institutions in your locality it is important to approach appropriate individuals who can help to solve your difficulty. Discussing with other professionals will help you broaden your knowledge.
The suggested teaching modalities for these modular courses are brainstorming, lectures, group discussions, practical demonstration, individual assignment and presentation, group work presentation, and field visit. Facilities that aids for teaching these module are LCD projector, computer, classroom, pictures, research fields, seeds, fertilizers, sprayer, and videos. The assessment modalities for this module are individual and group assignments, individual and group presentation, field visit and lab work report, test, mid and final exams.
Upon accomplishing this module, you will have a better understanding of vegetable crops production and management’s efficient and effective vegetable production and productivity. This knowledge and skill you gain through this course will enable you to have tremendous role in improving livelihood activities of smallholder farmers. Finally, it is hoped that you will find this material interesting, practical to the level of your expectation, and helpful in your future career. The relevant references for this course are listed in the “References” section at the end of each unit. You can consult these books and materials to further expand your knowledge on the subject matter. The values for assessment modalities will be decided as per the curriculum and/or direction given by the university.
