scholarly journals Life Skill Development of Oklahoma 4-H Alumni

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2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Maass ◽  
Carolyn S. Wilken ◽  
Joy Jordan ◽  
Gerald Culen ◽  
Nick Place
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Life Skill ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Life Skill Development ◽  
Resolution Problem

4H-REF-01, an 11-page report by Sarah E. Maass, Carolyn S. Wilken, Joy Jordan, Gerald Cullen, and Nick Place, presents the results of a study assessing the effect of long-term 4-H participation on the development of life-skill competencies, specifically critical thinking, goal setting, communication, cooperation, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, and community service. Published through the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, May 2006.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Examination of Youth Voice in the Decision-Making Process within the 4-H Youth Development Program: Promoting Promising Practices in Overcoming Barriers

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-129
Author(s):  
Janet Fox ◽  
Todd Tarifa ◽  
Krisanna Machtmes
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
National Study ◽  
Process Time ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Youth Voice ◽  
Program Leaders ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Wide Range

This paper discusses a national study designed to identify and describe obstacles to youth voice in the decision-making process in the 4-H youth development program from the perception of three distinct populations - State 4-H Program Leaders, 4-H State Youth Development Specialists, and 4-H Youth Agents/Educators. When examining these professionals’ views on the barriers affecting youth voice in the decision-making process, time and scheduling seem to consistently present the largest barrier to youth voice. Involvement in the decision-making process provides a wide range of hurdles including the opportunity structures, involvement procedures, representation and dynamics within the process. Adult power and control provides a significant hurdle to authentic engagement of youth voice in the decision-making progress. Respect barriers were described by concepts such as preconceived notions, trust and valuing input. Additional barriers were identified including organizational culture, lack of transportation, lack of knowledge/experience, lack of preparation, lack of training, fear, misguided leadership, unclear expectations, participation, staffing and lack of resources.

scholarly journals Opportunities Matter: Exploring Youth’s Perspectives on Their Long-Term Participation in an Urban 4-H Youth Development Program

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-Apr ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa M. Ferrari ◽  
Kristi S. Lekies ◽  
Nate Arnett
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Development Professionals ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Youth Development Professionals

This article highlights a study which explored youths’ perspectives on their long-term involvement at Adventure Central, a comprehensive 4-H youth development program based at an urban park facility. We conducted four focus groups with 16 youth between the ages of 12 and 16 who had participated in the program between three and seven years. The youth experienced a wide range of opportunities including nature-related activities, jobs at park facilities, and travel. They spoke positively of their experiences and described how they benefited from their participation. Novelty, challenge, and leadership were key features of these opportunities. The youth noted the connection between learning and fun. In the process, they learned new skills, such as teamwork and public speaking, and developed personal qualities, such as responsibility, that helped them as they were growing up, transferred to other settings, and would benefit them in the future. Findings from this study suggest some clear implications for youth development professionals.

scholarly journals Analysis of Minority Participation in Texas’ East Region 4-H and Youth Development Program in Relationship to Leadership, Marketing, and Educational Opportunities

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-193
Author(s):  
Montza Williams ◽  
Jeff W. Howard
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Educational Programming ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Minority Participation ◽  
East Region ◽  
Racial Issues ◽  
Life Skill Development ◽  
The 1960S

Several studies have shown that life skill development is positively related to 4-H club participation. However, this study indicates that even though the 4-H club program is available to all youth, fewer minorities choose to participate and, thus, lose the opportunity to benefit from the positive outcomes. Targeting specific diverse audiences has been a mandate for the 4-H and Youth Development Program since desegregation of the 1960s and efforts have been made to make educational programming available to everyone. Nonetheless, are current techniques being used effectively? Youth are not all alike and differences should be understood. This study gathered information that addressed some ethnic/racial issues pertaining to marketing the 4-H and Youth Development Program. It was determined that differences did exist for youth involved in the East Region 4-H and Youth Development Program and in order to market to the specific audiences, certain media should be used.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Youth Voice in Decision-Making Processes within Youth Development Programs

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Tarifa ◽  
Krisanna Machtmes ◽  
Janet E. Fox ◽  
Earl Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Promising Practices ◽  
Youth Voice ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Potential Factors

Results of a study aimed at determining the factors affecting the level of inclusiveness of youth voice in the decision-making process of the 4-H youth development program are discussed in this paper. State and field level 4-H professionals identified potential factors which affect youth voice in the decision-making process. The information gathered was utilized to identify the degree to which youth voice was incorporated in the decision-making process, to better understand how to suit youth’s needs, identify promising practices, and diagnose barriers towards fostering youth voice within the 4-H youth development program. This feature article presents the findings of the study, and discusses potential ramifications and remedies.

scholarly journals Positive Youth Development Life Skills Gained at the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-76
Author(s):  
Brenda S. Allen ◽  
Brenda J. Lohman
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
College Campus ◽  
Life Skill ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Leadership Communication ◽  
Retrospective Pretest ◽  
Life Skill Development

Research suggests 4-H programs build Life Skills such as leadership, communication, citizenship and learning. However, 4-H programs vary from long-term on-going experiences to shorter, more intense opportunities. This paper discusses a program evaluation articulating the life skill development of participants in a 3-day residential State 4-H Conference on a Midwestern college campus. The Life Skills assessed were in the areas of leadership, citizenship, communication, and learning as part of overall Life Skill development. Participants were youth ages 14-18 years. A retrospective pretest-posttest was used to evaluate skill development and understanding. Analysis, including paired sample t-tests, indicated growth in each of the 12 common outcome measures evaluated. This study supports the importance of purposeful planning and youth engagement in the learning process to achieve desired life skill outcomes.

Exploring Citizenship: Unit 4 My Heritage

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2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (5) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
John Rutledge ◽  
Joy C. Jordan ◽  
Dale W. Pracht
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Development Program ◽  
The Real ◽  
Volunteer Leaders ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Major Revision ◽  
The World ◽  
Individual Needs

 The 4-H Citizenship Project offers the opportunity to help 4-H members relate all of their 4-H projects and experiences to the world around them. The 4-H Citizenship manuals will serve as a guide for 4-H Citizenship experiences. To be truly meaningful to the real-life needs and interests of your group, the contribution of volunteer leaders is essential. Each person, neighborhood, and community has individual needs that you can help your group identify. This 14-page major revision of Unit IV covers the heritage project. Written by John Rutledge, Joy C. Jordan, and Dale Pracht and published by the UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development program. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h019

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