Post on 01-Apr-2015
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4-H Project Development
Portfolios
Goals for Today:• Engage participants with a variety of tools to
assist in developing a 4-H program for junior and senior 4-H'ers that lends itself to project development including – putting youth in charge of their project
development, – tips for including project activities into regular
meetings– resources available to aid youth in expanding their
learning beyond the basics
• Share information to assist in preparing reports of work completed (portfolios)
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What Are You Looking for:
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Project Work,
Leadership & Service:• are teaching tools for developing desirable
character traits and life skills• teach youth to help one’s self and also help
others• provide real experiences in making decisions• are age appropriate & flexible for individual
development• include intrinsic & extrinsic rewards• lends itself to project development including
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Are you helping these
happen?
What is Often Missing in Project Development?
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• 4-H’er driven• it’s what the 4-H’er likes to & wants to do
• Goal setting• today, next week, next month
• Build on interests• Pick a project not a presentation
• Quality, Quantity & Variety• Set apart from everyone else
• Process vs Activity• Not just stuff to do
• Portfolios are a reporting tool • not the end result of the work
The Portfolio
A Quick Review
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Project WorkIt’s The Things You Do
• Activities– Practice to proficiency– You’re the expert…what makes it YOUR project
• Learning– Tours + Interviews every time– Workshops– Media
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Project Sharing & HelpingIt’s Showing Others What You Know
• Presentations– Speeches, demonstrations, formal & informal talks, reports
• Exhibits– Tri board, posters,
• Classes• Service• Leadership
– Project Clubs, Mentoring, Other sharing
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LeadershipHey, You’re not the Participant Here
• Any club, organization or group—not just 4-H• Teaching, leading, helping• Age appropriate
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ServiceFor your club, your community,
your country & your world
• Any organization or group• Leader or participant• Not helping your own family
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OtherIt’s Simply Everything Else
• Other clubs or groups you are a member of• Other 4-H activities where you’re not in a
leadership role• Other activities of interest• Awards & Recognition
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We’ve Got the BasicsMaking it Relevant & Fun
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We’ve Got the BasicsMaking it Relevant & Fun
• Building into Club Meetings– Presentations in a pinch– Service of the Month– Roll call, Report Out– Chris Clover’s Program of the Month– Poster Mania
• Who’s in Charge-putting 4-H’ers first• Day Camp, Fun Day, Summer Activities• MGBI~Report Out
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Project AchievementEssential Elements
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Belonging
MasteryGenerosity
Independence
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Visit the Nursing Home
• Interview Director
• Visit ResidentsPlan a
Service Project for
NH Residents
• Recruit help•Make decorations•Visit home & hang
door knockers & decor
Interview older citizens
•Record memories of community
• Write a news article
Examples of Reporting
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RecruitingIf You’re Not Careful You Might Learn Something
• Build a Book Group Activity• Peer Pressure• What’s in it for You?• One on One• Parents/Teacher Orientation• Teamwork Works• It’s in the Message
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Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialistjwj4h@uga.edu Georgia 4-
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Don’t miss a great time
with all your 4-H
friends..Project
Achievement is almost
here
If you want to go to DPA this year, you MUST have your
portfolio turned in by December 15th!
We’re here to help.
Please call and let’s schedule a time to
work on your project for DPA.