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What in the world is the “BIG M?”

What in the world is the “BIG M?”. Mnenomic devices?.

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What in the world is the “BIG M?”

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  1. What in the world is the “BIG M?”

  2. Mnenomic devices? • A mnemonic device (pronounced "neh-mon-ik") is a memory aid. Mnemonics are often verbal, something such as a very short poem or a special word used to help a person remember something, particularly lists. They are based on the principle that the human mind more easily remembers spatial, personal, surprising, sexual or humorous or otherwise meaningful information than arbitrary sequences. • KPCOFGS . . . ?

  3. The “BIG M” is not about the “M”

  4. 4-H: The American Idea Creating Greater Opportunity for Youth • Learning By Doing • Leading By Example • Access to 105 State Land-Grant Universities • 7 Million Youth partnering with 3,500 professional educators and 640,000 volunteer leaders • Over 100 Years of Reaching Youth

  5. Approaches to 4-H Youth Development Focus: Risks Target: Social Norms Goal: Fewer Problems Focus: Skills & Knowledge Focus: Developmental Needs Target: Individual Learners Target: Opportunities for Youth Goal: Competency in knowledge or skill Goal: Maturity

  6. Understanding the Different Approaches Developed by Cathann A. Kress, Ph.D. EDUCATION FOCUS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

  7. Essential Elements of 4-H

  8. All Youth will find ways to: 1) Meet their basic needs 2) Build skills and values 3) Use their skills, talents, energies and time in ways that make them feel good and powerful.

  9. I pledge my heart to greater loyalty… BELONGING Current research emphasizes the importance for youth to have opportunities for long-term consistent relationships with adults other than parents. This research suggests that belonging may be the single most powerful positive ingredient we can add into the lives of youth.

  10. I pledge my head to clearer thinking… INDEPENDENCE Youth need to know that they are able to Influence people and events through decision-making and action.

  11. I pledge my hands to larger service… GENEROSITY Youth need to feel their lives have meaning and purpose. • By participating in 4-H community service and citizenship activities, youth can connect to communities and learn to give back to others.

  12. I pledge my health to better living… MASTERY In order to develop self-confidence youth need to feel and believe they are capable and they must experience success at solving problems and meeting challenges.

  13. Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development

  14. Elements of Vibrant Youth Groups Kirk A. Astroth, Director Arizona 4-H Youth Development1

  15. Research Question • What accounts for the differences between 4-H clubs within the same area, county or state?

  16. Vibrancy • Pulsating with life, vigor and activity • Foster a sense of personal influence over life's events rather than submission to the will and whims of others • Acceptance and respect for youth • Inner confidence • Believe in themselves and the future • Authentic

  17. #1--Focus on Weaning, Not Winning • High expectations • Ownership by young people • Autonomy and self-determination • Being our best, not beating the rest

  18. #2--Firm, Yet Flexible • Able to change how they do things, but not their core purpose • Clear standards and group norms • Consistency and reliability • Balance between rigidity and chaos

  19. #3--Work Hard, Play Hard • Sense of purpose • Fun, learning, growth • Group outings • Community service • Develop a positive work ethic

  20. #4 - Empower Rather than Embalm • Enable youth to lead • Develop responsibility and decision-making skills • Provide opportunities to critically text, explore and discuss ideas in safe environments

  21. #5--Communicate and Listen • Youth are listened to, respected, and input valued • Involve members in discussions and decisions • Atmosphere is characterized by coaching, support

  22. #6--Balance between Chaos and Rigidity • Vibrant groups as “chaordic”—balance between chaos and too much order • Can adapt to changes and move on • Like families that need balance—not enmeshed nor permissive

  23. #7—Affirm and Support One Another • Sense of belonging, group cohesiveness • Defined sense of “self” and group membership • Take pride in and celebrate the accomplishments of all • “Not to be the best but do our best”

  24. #8—Value and Practice Service to Others • Community service is truly valued • Groups feel an obligation to improve their own community • Part of the group’s fundamental purpose

  25. #9--Mentoring • Intentional about mentoring to socialize new members • Provide a support structure • Indoctrinated into the values, customs and traditions of the club

  26. #10—Take Time for Training • Set aside time to train youth for roles • Adults see their role as helping with development, not quick solutions • Help youth grow into positions of leadership and responsibility

  27. All elements must be present The whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts The process is more important than the outcomes “Youth acquire a sense of significance from doing significant things, from being active participants in their own education.” --Alfie Kohn #11--Synergy

  28. Now it’s your turn… • REFLECT & SHARE • What surprised you? • What seemed to be “common sense”? • GENERALIZE • How would you use these ideas in your 4-H work in your county or reservation? • What similarities and parallels exist between vibrancy and the essential elements? • APPLY • How is this information useful to you?

  29. SUMMARY • Youth programs that involve youth as key partners in planning, implementation and evaluation are stronger than programs that see youth as “clients” or “recipients” • Adult attitudes and perceptions of youth capabilities are key in setting group climate (stop global whining) • Adult leadership styles must vary with age and circumstances • Eleven elements of vibrancy help add to our knowledge of “best practices” in positive youth development

  30. Empowerment “If you are here to help me, then you are wasting your time. But if you are here because your liberation is bound up in mine, then let’s begin together.” --Lilly Walker an Australian Aborigine

  31. Resources • Astroth, Kirk A. (1996). Welcome to the Club: Education Where the Bell Never Rings. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. • Astroth, Kirk A. (1998). "Beyond Resiliency: Fostering Vibrancy in Youth Groups," New Designs for Youth Development, 13(4): 5-11. • Walker, J., Dunham, T. and Snyder, E. (1998). Clubs and Groups in the Social Education of Young People. The Center. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota. Online at: http://www.fourh.umn.edu/resources/center/PDF/Center-Story4.pdf

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