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According to Mildred Horton, following are the principles of philosophy of extension:
A. Helping people to help others
B. The individual is supreme in a democracy
C. The programme is based on the attitudes and values of the people
D. The home is the fundamental unit in a civilization
E. The foundation of permanent civilization rest on the partnership of man and land

The correct answer is
2. C, D, E only

Mildred Horton Principles of Extension Philosophy

Mildred Horton outlined several key principles guiding the philosophy of extension work. Based on the provided options, the core tenets identified are:

  • Principle C: The programme is based on the attitudes and values of the people. This means extension activities should align with the community's existing beliefs, priorities, and cultural norms to ensure relevance and adoption.
  • Principle D: The home is the fundamental unit in a civilization. Extension efforts often recognize the household as the primary site for implementing changes and fostering development.
  • Principle E: The foundation of permanent civilization rests on the partnership of man and land. This principle emphasizes the importance of sustainable resource management and the symbiotic relationship between human society and the environment for long-term prosperity.

Principles A (Helping people to help others) and B (The individual is supreme in a democracy) are related concepts but are not the specific combination identified as correct in this context.

Therefore, the principles according to Mildred Horton, from the given choices, are C, D, and E.

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Important Questions from Methods of Teaching - Teaching

  1. Which of the following is the activity related to community services?
  2. The role of a teacher in supporting experiential learning can't be of a/ the ________.
  3. Match List - I with List - II:

    List - I (Methods)List - II (Objectives)
    A. LecturingI. Providing direct experiences
    B. DemonstrationII. Presenting facts
    C. Field tripIII. Providing purposeful activities
    D. ProjectIV. Showing manipulations of operations

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  4. According to Muska Mosston's anatomy of teaching style, Guided Discovery style comprises of:
  5. Which of the following is a principle of extension programme planning?
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