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| 4031 - Communications and Expressive Arts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.14) | 11 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4031.12) | 9 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4031.11) | 0 |
Number of youth who completed a drama, music, or dance project (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.2) | 17 |
Number of youth who completed a state fair arts, photography, or other visual arts project (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.1) | 35 |
Number of youth who completed a speech or demonstration (PRACTICE) |
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
Research recognizes the positive benefits and importance of youth involvement in the arts. These beneficial influences include: social interaction, physical development, cognitive development, imagination, creativity and problem solving skills (Barton, 2015). However, throughout the years, schools have experienced budget cuts in programs related to the arts. Data also shows students that participate in school art programs have higher test scores and higher graduation rates than those who do not
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
4-H Speeches and Demonstrations Strengthen Confidence Enhancing public speaking was identified as a need for students among the Clay County Extension Council and 4-H Council members. Youth across many classrooms also agreed that public speaking is intimidating and felt uncomfortable when completing this task As a community, Clay County strives to prepare youth with tools needed to become successful individuals. One of those tools is the opportunity for students across the county
