4-H Overview4-H Overview

4-H Overview4-H Overview

4-H is about Positive Youth 4-H is about Positive Youth Development thru the Development thru the

teaching and developing of teaching and developing of life skills.life skills.

4-H Overview4-H Overview

• Health/PhysicalHealth/Physical• Personal/SocialPersonal/Social• Cognitive/CreativeCognitive/Creative• VocationalVocational• Citizenship and EthicsCitizenship and Ethics

Tennessee 4-H has 5 competency Tennessee 4-H has 5 competency areas:areas:

Competency definitionsCompetency definitionsHealth/PhysicalHealth/Physical

Through an emphasis on exercise and proper nutrition, 4-H'ers are encouraged to develop habits that lead to a healthy lifestyle which will continue in adulthood.

Personal/SocialBeing comfortable with yourself, cooperating with others, forming friendships, assuming

responsibility and having self-discipline are important components of social development. The Tennessee 4-H program provides its members with opportunities to develop and

enhance these skills through participation in club activities, camps, conferences and service projects.

Cognitive/CreativeCognitive/CreativeLearning is an on-going part of life. Participation in 4-H projects allows members to choose specific areas of interest and increase their knowledge of those areas through activities. Project work also involves setting goals, evaluating progress,

record keeping and communicating knowledge to others.

Competency definitionsCompetency definitions

VocationalVocationalThe 4-H club aims to provide its members with opportunities to gain an

awareness of and explore a wide variety of career and vocational options. The life skills developed through 4-H participation help prepare young people for

successful professional careers. Emphasis is also placed on avocational options and use of leisure time.

Citizenship/Ethics Citizenship/Ethics Knowledge and understanding of the history and values of community or nation contribute to good citizenship. Involvement in the 4-H program not only teaches young people to appreciate others and learn about their surroundings, but also

encourages them to become involved and find ways to make positive contributions to society.

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• Indicators of a Quality ProgramIndicators of a Quality Program

4-H Overview4-H OverviewHonor ClubHonor Club

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Project Project GroupGroup

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Judging Judging TeamsTeams

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VolunteersVolunteers

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Project Project GroupGroup

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VolunteersVolunteers

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These Ratios represent the These Ratios represent the ratio of enrolled 4-H members ratio of enrolled 4-H members

to the members involved in to the members involved in the highlighted activitythe highlighted activity

4-H Overview4-H OverviewExperiential Experiential Education Education

ModelModel

4-H Overview4-H OverviewTargeting Targeting Life Life

SkillsSkills

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• Achieving GoalsAchieving Goals

• Building Building RelationshipsRelationships

• CommunicationCommunication

• CitizenshipCitizenship

• Decision MakingDecision Making

• Healthy Lifestyle Healthy Lifestyle ChoicesChoices

• LeadershipLeadership

• Positive Self Positive Self EsteemEsteem

• ResponsibilityResponsibility

• TeamworkTeamwork

Life SkillsLife Skills

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ClubsClubs

Setting the Stagefor

In-School 4-H Clubs

Neal SmithWestern Region

Extension Area Specialist – 4-H

Your Cast of Characters . . .

• Who do you need to contact?– School Superintendent– Curriculum Coordinator– Principal– Secretary– Teachers– Guidance Counselor (for Special Interest)

Setting the Stage . . .

• Getting Prepared for the Meeting

– Decide your educational focus for the 4-H Club year

– Use August and September to develop lesson plans

– Prepare a three-ring binder with the materials you will need (i.e. script, background info., camera-ready copies of handouts, etc.)

– May develop a rotation system with educational programs

– Prepare your 4-H Club Calendar

Setting the Stage . . .

• Meeting with the Principal

– Have a proposed meeting date for the 4-H Club (i.e. every second Tuesday, each third Thursday)

– Highlight planned educational activities

– Be able to show connection with Terra Nova objectives

– Ask to be included with Teacher In-service Training

– Confirm decisions with follow-up letter

Setting the Stage . . .

• Meeting with the Principal– Discuss discipline policy– Where will you meet?– How much time will you have?– Will the students come to you or will you

rotate to separate classes?– Is there a “protocol” for subject matter? (i.e.

Science/Technology, Communications, etc.) – Can you use volunteers?

Setting the Stage . . .

• Meeting with the Principal– Get permission to meet with teachers– Determine if there is an opportunity to meet

with teachers as a group– Are there school specific priorities that 4-H

can reinforce?– Policy for student participation in 4-H events

and activities (in-school AND out-of-school)– Policy for rescheduling 4-H Clubs and the

availability of a school calendar

Setting the Stage . . .

• Meeting with the Teachers – As a Group or Individually– Ask them to complete Volunteer Leader forms– Highlight your discussion with the Principal– Discuss their discipline plan– Are there classroom management “issues” that

you need to be aware of?– Are their special needs students in the class?

Setting the Stage . . .

• Meeting with the Teachers– Will they be in the room with you? Do you

want them to?– Do they have any class priorities or focus

areas that 4-H can reinforce?– As with Principal, emphasize the educational

value of 4-H.– Showcase the different delivery methods you

can provide.

Setting the Stage . . .

• Different Delivery Methods– Organized 4-H Clubs (In-school, community, after-

school and military)– Special Interest– School Enrichment– Service Learning Projects

Select the appropriate delivery method based on the Select the appropriate delivery method based on the audience, subject matter area and/or restriction audience, subject matter area and/or restriction you might face. Example – Can’t meet high school you might face. Example – Can’t meet high school club on a regular basis.club on a regular basis.

Delivery Methods

• Organized 4-H Clubs– An organized group of youth, led by an adult, with

a planned program that is carried on throughout all or most of the year. 4-H clubs may meet in any location and typically have elected officers and a set of rules approved by the membership to govern the club.

– In-school clubs – - Meet during school hours- Have officers- Planned activities beyond school enrichment

Delivery Methods

• Organized 4-H Clubs (cont.)– Community clubs

- Typically meet in the evenings or on weekends- Offer self-chosen multiple learning experiences and activities

– 4-H After-School clubs- Organized within child care settings- Have officers and planned activities

– Military 4-H clubs- Organized by the Armed Forces- Often on military installations, and principally for military dependents

Delivery Methods

• Special Interest – Short-term programs– Groups of youth meeting

for specific learning experience– Involves direct teaching by Extension Staff or

trained volunteers, including teachers– Program is not part of school curriculum– Not restricted to members of 4-H Clubs

Delivery Methods

• Special Interest (cont.)– Multiple-day meetings should be reported as

short-term programs.– The direct audience contact hours should be

at least six (6) for enrollment to be reported– Could provide Teachers with a list of

programs you would be willing to deliver. (i.e. On My Own, Healthy Snacks, etc.)

Delivery Methods

• School Enrichment– Groups of youth receiving a sequence of

learning experiences in cooperation with school officials

– During school hours– To support the school curriculum– Involves direct teaching by Extension Staff or

trained volunteers, including teachers

Delivery Methods

• Service Learning Projects– Open to all club members– Conducted at school or at home– Allow student input on selecting project– Could be included as part of other delivery

methods

Participation

Leadership Opportunities

Educational Component

Service Learning

Leadership Opportunities:

• Officers elected by the Club members.• Provide leadership opportunities for all club members.

Life Skills: Leadership Citizenship Teamwork Communication Responsibility

An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together

Educational Component:

• Taught by Agent, Program Assistant or Volunteer.• Addresses Life Skills.• Addresses TCAP/Terra Nova objectives.• Is as hands-on as possible.

Life Skills: Healthy Life Styles Citizenship Communication Responsibility

Participation:• Opportunities to participate in the Club program.• Opportunities to participate in local contests.• Opportunities to be recognized for participation.• Opportunities to showcase 4-H Project work.

Life Skills: Communication Responsibility Achieving Goals Positive Self-Esteem

Service Learning:

• Open to all Club members.• Conducted at school or at home.• Allow student input on selecting projects.

Life Skills: Leadership Citizenship Teamwork

Unique to other clubsReinforce, don’t repeat, school work

An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together

Participation

Leadership Opportunities

Educational Component

Service Learning

An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together

• Participation:– Opportunities to participate in the Club

program.

– Opportunities to participate in local contests.

– Opportunities to be recognized for participation.

– Opportunities to showcase 4-H Project work.

When offering a local contest, provide When offering a local contest, provide educational lessons and materials to educational lessons and materials to support the activity.support the activity.

An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together

• Leadership Opportunities:– Officers elected by the Club members.– Provide leadership opportunities for all club

members. • Educational Component:

– Taught by Agent, Program Assistant or Volunteer.– Addresses Life Skills.– Addresses TCAP/Terra Nova objectives.– Is as hands-on as possible.

• Service Learning

An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together

Reinforce, Reinforce, don’t repeat, don’t repeat, school workschool work

Unique to other Unique to other clubs!clubs!

Participation

Leadership Opportunities

Educational Component

Service Learning

Leadership Opportunities:

• Officers elected by the Club members.• Provide leadership opportunities for all club members.

Life Skills: Leadership Citizenship Teamwork Communication Responsibility

An In-School 4-H Club: Putting the Pieces Together

Educational Component:

• Taught by Agent, Program Assistant or Volunteer.• Addresses Life Skills.• Addresses TCAP/Terra Nova objectives.• Is as hands-on as possible.

Life Skills: Healthy Life Styles Citizenship Communication Responsibility

Participation:• Opportunities to participate in the Club program.• Opportunities to participate in local contests.• Opportunities to be recognized for participation.• Opportunities to showcase 4-H Project work.

Life Skills: Communication Responsibility Achieving Goals Positive Self-Esteem

Service Learning:

• Open to all Club members.• Conducted at school or at home.• Allow student input on selecting projects.

Life Skills: Leadership Citizenship Teamwork

Unique to other clubsReinforce, don’t repeat, school work

Setting the Stage . . .

• Things to consider:– Send a 4-H Calendar each month to Principal,

Secretary, Teachers and 4-H Club Officers– Try to avoid scheduling 4-H Clubs on a Monday– Be careful scheduling a club on the first day of a

new month or first day back from a holiday– The challenges of meeting in the afternoon

versus morning– When rescheduling, try to stay on the same day

of the week as original date

First Meeting with Students . . .

• Things you will need:– Member Enrollment Forms

- Explorer (4th Grade), F845

- 5th – 12th Grades, F846

- Spanish version, F847– Plan for Electing Officers– Yearbook– Plan for Recognizing Participation