Developing Leadership and Communication SkillsPlan of Work

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Russell County CES

Title:
Developing Leadership and Communication Skills
MAP:
Leadership and Communication Skills
Agents Involved:
Christy A. Martin, Jonathan Oakes, FCS agent/assistant
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Volunteer Programming
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Situation:

Basic leadership and communication skills are essential for success in almost all careers. The skills associated with leadership and communication are necessary when working in a group. By assisting in the development of leadership and communication skills in clientele, we improve their ability to face the challenges of tomorrow. When people have confidence in their leadership and communication skills, they are more likely to accept new responsibilities and volunteer roles.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:      Youth learn to write a speech or demonstration

Indicator:      Youth write a speech/demo with an opening, body, and closing

Method:          post-program survey; conversations with volunteer leaders

Timeline:        conclusion of program


Outcome:      Youth present a speech or demonstration in front of a group

Indicator:      Youth present a speech or demo in front of a group

Method:          observation and discussion with volunteer leaders

Timeline:        throughout and at conclusion of program


Outcome:      Youth set a goal and take steps to achieve the goal.

Indicator:      30% of you set a goal and make steps toward achieving it

Method:          post-program survey

Timeline:        end of program


Outcome:      4-H club and Homemaker officers learn basic parliamentary procedure.

Indicator:      Club officers learn to lead meeting with minimal help from agents

Method:          observation

Timeline:        throughout year of club meetings


Outcome:      Youth and Homemaker members engage in a community service project.

Indicator:      30% of youth and adults participate in a community service project

Method:          observation of participation

Timeline:        throughout year


Outcome:      Senior-age youth work with project club leaders to conduct 4-H programs.

Indicator:      High school youth step up to mentor and teach younger youth

Method:          discussion with volunteer leaders

Timeline:        throughout each respective clubs’ year


Outcome:      Youth participate in 4-H expressive arts projects.

Indicator:      Youth gain knowledge in the various forms of expressive arts.

Method:          observation; discussions with volunteer leaders; post-program survey

Timeline:        throughout and at conclusion of program


Outcome:      Youth display their talents from the 4-H expressive arts program to the local or online community.

Indicator:      Youth arts projects are displayed at area businesses and events

Method:          observation

Timeline:        January – June


Outcome:      Youth participate in citizenship and civic education

Indicator:      40% of youth value their citizenship in the United States

Method:          post-program evaluation

Timeline:        March 2020

Learning Opportunities:


Project or Activity:             Teen leadership and community service

Content or Curriculum:       Kentucky 4-H leadership curricula

Inputs:                              volunteer leaders, community

Date:                                throughout year


Project or Activity:             Leader, officer, and member leadership development

Content or Curriculum:       KY 4-H clubs handbook

Inputs:                              curricula; leader involvement

Date:                                September - May


Project or Activity:             4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum:       4-H camp handbook

Inputs:                              volunteer leaders, scholarship donations

Date:                                summer 2020


Project or Activity:             Learning to set SMART goals

Content or Curriculum:       4-H leadership curricula

Inputs:                              youth participation; curricula; volunteer leaders

Date:                                fall 2019


Project or Activity:             4-H speeches and demonstrations

Content or Curriculum:       Kentucky 4-H communication curriculum

Inputs:                              judges, teacher-leaders, facilities

Date:                                January – March 2020


Project or Activity:             4-H written communication

Content or Curriculum:       4-H communication curricula

Inputs:                              youth involvement; volunteer leaders; guidelines

Date:                                November 2019-February 2020


Project or Activity:             4-H expressive arts

Content or Curriculum:       4-H expressive arts curricula

Inputs:                              volunteer leaders, art materials, funding

Date:                                January & February 2020


Project or Activity:             4-H photography

Content or Curriculum:       4-H photography curricula

Inputs:                              youth participation; volunteer leaders and judges; community resources; website; social media

Date:                                throughout year


Project or Activity:             4-H Citizenship Education

Content or Curriculum:       Kentucky 4-H Citizenship Curriculum

Inputs:                              youth participation; volunteer leaders and judges; community resources; website

Date:                                September 2019-March 2020


Project or Activity:             Extension Homemakers

Content or Curriculum:       Officer training and club participation

Inputs:                              KEHA manual, KEHA website, KELD materials

Date:                                throughout year




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