Identification of Greek beekeepers' educational needs,a case study |
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| Authors: | S Androulidakis P Harizanis |
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| Institution: | 1. School of Agricultural Technology, Laboratory of Agricultural Extension , Technological Educational Institute , GR-541 01, Thessaloniki, Greece;2. Laboratory of Sericulture-Apiculture , Agricultural University of Athens , Gr-118 55, Votanikos Athens, Greece |
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| Abstract: | Abstract This study was conducted to identify the Greek beekeepers' educational needs. A questionnaire was mailed to 1000 beekeepers selected at random from a list of subscribers to a beekeeping journal published monthly. The questionnaire consisted of 16 items related to course instruction and other questions regarding their demographic characteristics. For data analysis three statistical techniques were used: (i) factor analysis, (ii) Kruskal-Wallis test and (iii) Mann-Whitney U test. From the factor analysis, the 16 items related to course instruction were grouped into four factors indicating beekeepers' preference on those topics. Using demographic characteristics, beekeepers' preference to educational needs was identified. It is necessary to provide a quality education for adult beekeepers which must be flexible enough to meet the needs of farmers and which is also supported by the local community. The findings aided authors in recommending procedures for the organisation of future seminars meaningful for the Greek beekeepers. |
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