Youth Communications and Expressive ArtsPlan of Work

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Owsley County CES

Title:
Youth Communications and Expressive Arts
MAP:
Enhancing Youth Development
Agents Involved:
Jacob Brandenburg
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Youth Development Programming
Situation:

Research has proven that public speaking is one of the greatest fears know to man. Strong communication skills are an essential part of learning. Youth develop confidence in their abilities through speech and demonstration contest. Improving communication skills plays a large role in youth development and it prepares them for future challenges that they will encounter later in life.


Research consistently shows a correlation between involvement in the arts, academic success and civic engagement. Unfortunately, there has been a sharp decrease over the years in Arts programs in our schools. Kentucky 4-H Youth Development has an opportunity to fill this void and inspire future artists across the Commonwealth.


Long-Term Outcomes:

*Youth utilize the skills gained through education and involvement in Extension programs to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations.

*Youth share the elements of the music, dance, drama and visual arts with their community.

*Youth become more comfortable sharing their thoughts with others.

*Youth develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as a result of their participation in 4-H Communications & Expressive Arts programs.

Intermediate Outcomes:

*Youth construct a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing.

*Youth present before their family, a group of their peers (such as at a 4-H club meeting), a school or county qualifying event.

*Youth demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups.

*Youth use their communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H or other organizations.

*Youth apply elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts in creating and performing.

Initial Outcomes:

*Youth research a presentation topic prior to developing a speech or demonstration.

*Youth write an outline, including an introduction, body and conclusion for their speech or demonstration.

*Youth create a formal presentation, speech or outline using the written outline.

*Youth be prepared to present before their family, a group of their peers (such as at a 4-H Club meeting) and a school or county qualifying event.

*Youth can identify key elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:

*Youth research a topic, prepare an outline for their speech or demonstration and present in front of an audience.

*Youth identify key elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts.

Indicator: The number of youth that improve their communication skills.

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline: 2019-2020


Intermediate Outcome:

*Youth construct, present and demonstrate an increased level of confidence in preparing and presenting a speech or demonstration.

*Youth apply elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts in creating and performing.

Indicator:The number of youth that have confidence in speaking in front of a group and can express themselves through the arts.

Method:Surveys and observations

Timeline: 2019-2020


Long-term Outcome: Youth utilize the skills gained to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations.

Indicator: The number of youth that have confidence in speaking in front of a group and can express themselves through the arts.

Method: Surveys and observations

Timeline: ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 3rd – 12th students

Project or Activity: 4-H Demonstrations

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum & “Would you like to do a 4-H Demonstration?” publication

Inputs: 4-H Demonstration materials, 4-H Teachers, 4-H Agent

Date: Fall 2019


Audience: 3rd – 12th students

Project or Activity: 4-H Talk Meet

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications Curriculum & Speak up Kentucky! Publication

Inputs: 4-H Talk Meet materials, 4-H Teachers, 4-H Agent

Date: Spring 2020


Audience: K-12 students

Project or Activity: 4-H Visual Arts projects

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Visual Arts curriculum

Inputs: Art teacher, 4-H Agent, State Fair guidelines, art kits

Date: FY 2019-2020


Audience: K-12 students

Project or Activity: Photography projects

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Photography curriculum

Inputs: 4-H leader, 4-H Agent, State Fair guidelines

Date: FY 2019-2020







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