ERIC Number: EJ953144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Apr
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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Implementing and Assessing 4-H Educational Activity Kits for Children
Scheer, Scott D.; Yeske, Janine; Zimmer, Bruce
Journal of Extension, v49 n2 Article 2IAW2 Apr 2011
Educational activity kits were developed and implemented through a statewide effort for 4-H Youth Development Extension programs serving 5-8 year-old children. The purpose of the kits was to promote life skills in children and assess the learning environment. Data was collected based on the observations of 577 children across 22 counties. Findings indicated life skills of subject matter knowledge, getting along with others, and decision-making were enhanced through activity kits. While contextual elements for positive youth development were present for: positive relationships with caring adults, opportunities for mastery/competence, emotionally and physically safe environment, and opportunities for engagement of learning.
Descriptors: Caring, Learning Activities, Youth Programs, Extension Education, Daily Living Skills, Learning Modules, Observation, Program Descriptions, Skill Development, Social Cognition, Child Development, Educational Environment, Program Effectiveness, Likert Scales, Program Implementation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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