Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 489

Full Length Research Paper

Perceived effectiveness of teaching and learning of agricultural science in colleges of education in the Hohoe Municipality, Ghana

Pascal Benson
  • Pascal Benson
  • E.P. College of Education, Amedzofe, Ghana
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Selorm Omega
  • Selorm Omega
  • Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Ayekorok Abowen
  • Ayekorok Abowen
  • E.P. College of Education, Bimbilla, Ghana
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Musah Nimatu H
  • Musah Nimatu H
  • Tamale College of Education, Tamale, Ghana
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  •  Received: 15 February 2023
  •  Accepted: 22 March 2023
  •  Published: 31 May 2023

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