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If it’s not tennis elbow…
It may be……?
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My Story… The Evolution of 4-H Curriculum
By Dr. Kathi Vos
4-H Experiential Learning Specialist
University of Wisconsin - Extension
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Evolving WI Experiences
WI 4-H Curriculum Team 1996-present
4-H Tech Team 1998-2006
4-H Afterschool Team 2003-present
Wisconsin Afterschool Network 2005-08
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Evolving National Experiences Standards - the ideal!National 4-H HQ’s 4-H Experiential Learning
Design Team (ELDT), 1993-95 National 4-H
Curriculum Criteria (14 pts.)
National 4-H Curriculum Collection
Jury review process
Practice - the reality!4-H Cooperative Curriculum
System (4HCCS)1995-98 .25 FTE Design Teams
• Theatre Arts• Child Development• Public Adventures• Small Engines• Clothing & Textiles
Revision, 2003-04• Child Development
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What was THEN… Kids on the Grow 1999, revised 2004
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Kids on the Grow
Standards 1999 passed 4-H
jury & met National 4-H Curriculum Criteria
2004 passed 4H jury & added National Academic Standards
Practice Child
Development 4-H project leader
Yearly training at State 4-H Youth Conference
Kids on the Grow Online course, 2003 & 2004
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What is NOW… Co-creating Best Practice via Online Learning Community
Standards WI Curriculum Team
adapted National 4-H Curriculum Criteria 11 criteria for Stand
Alones All 14 for a Series of 4
Created WI jury process 1st via phone & e-
mail Now online with D2L
Practice WI Curriculum
Templates• Stand Alone Activity Activity Series of 4
or more + overview & evaluation
Adapted by WI 4-H Community Club Team
Now 108 activities on WI 4-H website
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Integrating Standards & Practice 4-H Learning Experiences online D2L course goals at
http://uwex.edu/d2l
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The Activity Plan Template
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Criteria for Reviewing
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Sample Water Activity Plan
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Online Jury Review
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108 Activity Plans on Webhttp://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/pubs/
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What will be? ….
Supporting youth to create curriculum via coaching & technology
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What will be?
Standards - the Ideal? Linked to National
Educational Standards
Revised National 4-H Curriculum Criteria
Who defines this? Extension Staff Educators Afterschool partners Helpers/4-H Leaders Youth
Practice - the Reality? Appeals to youth? Engages youth in
meaningful learning experiences?
How can helpers supports youth?
How staff support youth and helpers?
• Easy?
• Low cost?
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A New Day for Learning
Elements of a new learning system
1. Redefinition of student success 2. Use of knowledge about how youth learn
best 3. Integration of proven strategies to acquiring
& reinforcing knowledge 24/74. Intentional collaboration across local, state
and national sectors5. New leadership and professional
development opportunities
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A New Day for LearningA report from the Time, Learning and Afterschool Task Force, 2007
In a new day for learning, there is no final bell!
See 12 min. video & free PDF report http://www.edutopia.org/anewdayforlearning
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Join our Online Course!
Creating 4-H Learning Experiences online learning community Sept. 15 - Nov. 15, 2007 and/or March 15 - May 15, 2008
We’ll update D2L, as standards & practice continue to evolve!
Contact [email protected]
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