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| 4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.1) | 112 |
Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas |
| 4041.2) | 44 |
Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started |
| 4041.3) | 105 |
Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions |
| 4041.5) | 5 |
Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club |
| 4041.6) | 4 |
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) |
| 4041.4) | 188 |
Number of youth provided with diversity focused education |
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Leadership 4-H 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 Todd County Cooperative Extension Service offered youth leadership programming to 4-H teen club members through an out of state teen leadership development tr
