Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 5 |
Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas |
| 4041.2) | 45 |
Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started |
| 4041.3) | 5 |
Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions |
| 4041.4) | 5 |
Number of youth provided with diversity focused education |
| 4041.5) | 0 |
Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club |
| 4041.6) | 5 |
Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth |
| 4041.7) | 5 |
Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming) |
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001). The fewer assets young people have, the more likely they are to engage in negative behaviors (Benson, 1997; Eccles & Gootman, 2002). The more assets that are provided to youth, the more likely they are to exhibit positive behaviors. Strong leadership and decision making skills are essential assets in helping sha
