Extension
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| 4051 - 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 72 |
Number of youth who indicated they help others reach their goals (Common Measures – UN 11) |
| 4051.2) | 69 |
Number of youth who indicated they have respect for others’ ideas (Common Measures – UN 13) |
| 4051.3) | 162 |
Number of youth who indicated they are comfortable working in groups (Common Measures – UN 14) |
| 4051.4) | 55 |
Number of youth who indicated they think of others’ feelings before they say something (Common Measures – UN 15) |
| 4051.5) | 56 |
Number of youth who indicated they look for ways to involve all members of a group (Common Measures – UN 16) |
| 4051.6) | 147 |
Number of youth who indicated they get along with others who are different from them (Common Measures – UN 18) |
| 4051.7) | 56 |
Number of youth who indicated they can still work with others when upset with them (Common Measures – UN 19) |
| 4051.8) | 57 |
Number of youth who indicated they like to learn about people who are different from them (Common Measures – UN 20) |
| 4051.9) | 137 |
Number of youth who indicated they are comfortable being a leader (Common Measures – UN 22) |
| 4051.10) | 61 |
Number of youth who indicated it is easy for them to speak up in a group (Common Measures – UN 23) |
| 4051.11) | 115 |
Number of youth who can take responsibility for their actions |
| 4051.12) | 23 |
Number of youth provided with diversity-focused education |
| 4051.13) | 21 |
Number of youth leading a project group or club |
| 4051.14) | 19 |
Number of youth serving as direct mentors to younger youth |
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum
Research has shown that youth leadership development can have positive effects on behaviors and skills including communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, and goal achievement (21 Progress). Each of these skills is linked to higher student achievement, lower drop-out rates, and better post school outcomes. For these reasons, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service offered youth leadership programming to students at Yealey and Mann Elementary Schools. 58 students (selected
