Student Attitudes and Constraints Towards Experiential Learning Programme in Agricultural Education
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Achievement motivation, Agriculture undergraduates, Attitude, Co-curricular activities, Skill developmentAbstract
The study evaluated the attitudes of undergraduate students towards the Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) at two colleges of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during the 2019–2020 academic year. An exploratory research design was adopted, and data were collected from 120 final-year students using a structured questionnaire. Results revealed that 72.5% of respondents exhibited a favourable attitude towards ELP, with significant positive correlations observed for achievement motivation, participation in co-curricular activities, self-confidence, and skill acquisition. The main constraints identified were lack of sufficient laboratory facilities (62.5%) and limited exposure to industry and field visits (59.2%), along with inadequate technical guidance and low motivation due to limited employment opportunities. Students suggested giving preference to their interests while selecting enterprises, increasing practical exposure, and ensuring a fair distribution of tasks for effective programme implementation. The study highlights the importance of addressing infrastructural and motivational barriers to optimise the impact of ELP and promote skill development and employability among agriculture graduates.
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