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Module 8: Agriculture

Crop diseases and control measures.

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SECTION: AGRICULTURE

MODULE: 8

Part A: Units

1. Crop diseases

a. Types of diseases

b. Causes

c. Control measures

Part B: Project

Identify crop diseases and prevention practices.

Project Title: Crop Disease Observation

Objective: Recognize crop disease symptoms and suggest control measures.

Project Instructions:

1. Choose one crop grown locally.
2. Research or observe two common diseases affecting it.
3. Describe symptoms and possible causes.
4. Suggest two control or prevention measures.
5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

• Crop and disease notes.
• Symptoms and causes description.
• Control measures list.

Submission

Part C: Training Others

Teach a peer about crop disease control.

Guidance:

• Explain one crop disease and its symptoms.
• Describe prevention or control measures.
• Ask the learner to list causes.

Reflection:

• What did the learner understand well?
• What needed more explanation?
• What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Expectations not met

2 = Partially met

3 = Satisfactorily met

4 = Excellently met

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

• Types of crop diseases:
• Causes and symptoms:
• Control measures:

Coach assessment:

• Types of crop diseases:
• Causes and symptoms:
• Control measures:

Submission

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