Borich Needs Model Analysis of Professional Competence Among Extension Officers in North West Province, South Africa

摘要

This study determined professional competence needs of extension workers through the application of the Borich needs assessment model. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 40 respondents from whom data were collected using a structured and face-validated questionnaire containing 40professional tasks. Professional competence needs were analyzed and ranked using mean weighted discrepancy scores (MWDS). Ability to prepare visual aids to help deliver information (7.23), finding ways to encouragefarmers to adopt innovations (7.19), and commitment to extension work (6.88) were the most prominent competencesfor which there is need for prioritized training for extension officers in the study area.