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| 4031 - Communications and Expressive Arts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.14) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) |
| 4031.1) | 534 |
Number of youth who completed a speech or demonstration (PRACTICE) |
| 4031.2) | 60 |
Number of youth who completed a state fair arts, photography, or other visual arts project (PRACTICE) |
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky. The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader. This in turn creates a solid foundation for positive youth development (Jones, K. R. 2006)Positive youth development researchers theorize that youth who are confident and who have strong communication skills are more likely to make substa
