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4-H Project Development

Portfolios

Goals for Today:• Engage participants with a variety of tools to

assist in developing a 4-H program for junior and senior 4-H'ers that lends itself to project development including – putting youth in charge of their project

development, – tips for including project activities into regular

meetings– resources available to aid youth in expanding their

learning beyond the basics

• Share information to assist in preparing reports of work completed (portfolios)

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What Are You Looking for:

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Project Work,

Leadership & Service:• are teaching tools for developing desirable

character traits and life skills• teach youth to help one’s self and also help

others• provide real experiences in making decisions• are age appropriate & flexible for individual

development• include intrinsic & extrinsic rewards• lends itself to project development including

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Are you helping these

happen?

What is Often Missing in Project Development?

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• 4-H’er driven• it’s what the 4-H’er likes to & wants to do

• Goal setting• today, next week, next month

• Build on interests• Pick a project not a presentation

• Quality, Quantity & Variety• Set apart from everyone else

• Process vs Activity• Not just stuff to do

• Portfolios are a reporting tool • not the end result of the work

The Portfolio

A Quick Review

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Project WorkIt’s The Things You Do

• Activities– Practice to proficiency– You’re the expert…what makes it YOUR project

• Learning– Tours + Interviews every time– Workshops– Media

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Project Sharing & HelpingIt’s Showing Others What You Know

• Presentations– Speeches, demonstrations, formal & informal talks, reports

• Exhibits– Tri board, posters,

• Classes• Service• Leadership

– Project Clubs, Mentoring, Other sharing

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LeadershipHey, You’re not the Participant Here

• Any club, organization or group—not just 4-H• Teaching, leading, helping• Age appropriate

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ServiceFor your club, your community,

your country & your world

• Any organization or group• Leader or participant• Not helping your own family

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OtherIt’s Simply Everything Else

• Other clubs or groups you are a member of• Other 4-H activities where you’re not in a

leadership role• Other activities of interest• Awards & Recognition

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We’ve Got the BasicsMaking it Relevant & Fun

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We’ve Got the BasicsMaking it Relevant & Fun

• Building into Club Meetings– Presentations in a pinch– Service of the Month– Roll call, Report Out– Chris Clover’s Program of the Month– Poster Mania

• Who’s in Charge-putting 4-H’ers first• Day Camp, Fun Day, Summer Activities• MGBI~Report Out

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Project AchievementEssential Elements

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Belonging

MasteryGenerosity

Independence

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Visit the Nursing Home

• Interview Director

• Visit ResidentsPlan a

Service Project for

NH Residents

• Recruit help•Make decorations•Visit home & hang

door knockers & decor

Interview older citizens

•Record memories of community

• Write a news article

Examples of Reporting

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RecruitingIf You’re Not Careful You Might Learn Something

• Build a Book Group Activity• Peer Pressure• What’s in it for You?• One on One• Parents/Teacher Orientation• Teamwork Works• It’s in the Message

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Don’t miss a great time

with all your 4-H

friends..Project

Achievement is almost

here

If you want to go to DPA this year, you MUST have your

portfolio turned in by December 15th!

We’re here to help.

Please call and let’s schedule a time to

work on your project for DPA.

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