What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to assess Extension professionals' perceived skills necessary for Public Issues Education.

May 28, 2026

Survey of Extension Professionals' Skill Levels Needed to Practice Public Issues Education

Key Points

The study aims to assess Extension professionals' perceived skills necessary for Public Issues Education.
Surveyed Extension professionals about their self-rated skills for Public Issues Education.
Evaluated skills across various levels of experience in the field.
Extension professionals rated their skills as moderate regardless of their experience level.
Each level of experience had specific strengths that could aid others in skill development.
The findings indicate a need for updated training programs that address skill gaps.

Abstract

The study discussed here examines Extension professionals' perceived skills to practice Public Issues Education. Extension professionals who responded rated their skills moderately, regardless of years of experience. This is true for all experience levels, with each level of experience having certain skill strengths that might benefit others. Those designing Public Issues Education trainings and curriculum for Extension professionals should not presume that tenure or experience in Extension guarantees high skill levels to effectively practice Public issues Education. Further assessments are needed to determine more precisely what skills and what skill levels are to be included in future trainings.

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