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4-H Professional Research Knowledge and Competency Study. 4-H Professional Development Task Force, 2004 Barbara Stone , NPL, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES/USDA. Goals of the Study. Update the professional research and knowledge base for 4-H
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4-H Professional Research Knowledge and Competency Study 4-H Professional Development Task Force, 2004 Barbara Stone, NPL, National 4-H Headquarters, CSREES/USDA
Goals of the Study • Update the professional research and knowledge base for 4-H • Identify competencies essential to conducting 4-H youth development • Use as a foundation for 4-H professional development
Characteristics of the Study • Comprehensive literature review • Interviews by PD Task Force • Review by subject matter experts, and practitioners • Verified by key leadership in 4-H FOR MORE INFO... http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/4-Hprkc04.pdf
Highlights of the Study • Updates past professional research and knowledge taxonomy (4-Hprk) • Six domains identified • Topics, components and competencies also identified • Can be used with confidence in the 4-H YD profession
Six Domains Identified • Youth Development • Youth Program Development • Volunteerism • Equity, Access and Opportunity • Partnerships • Organizational Systems FOR MORE INFO... http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/4-Hprkc04.pdf
Benefits of the Study • Reflects most current research in 4-H youth development • Represents composite of knowledge, skills and behaviors of 4-H professionals • Provides a common language • Creates a foundation for 4-H professional development
Implications for 4-H Profession • Informs academic base for 4-H YD profession • Undergraduate/Graduate Programs • Research Agendas • Scholarly Activities • YD degrees and certificate programs • Raises status of the YD profession
Implications for 4-H Profession • Use with confidence for • Designing job descriptions • Assessing gaps in knowledge and skills • Individual learning plans • Performance reviews • Organization-wide learning strategies FOR MORE INFO... http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/4-Hprkc04.pdf
Adopting 4-H prkc (2004) • Endorsed by 4-H Leadership Trust • Future modifications or updates as determined by 4-H Leadership Partners • National 4-H Headquarters responsible for updating 4-H prkc (2004)
Thanks and Recognition • NAE4-HA • National 4-H Leadership Trust • Subject Matter Experts • Key individuals assisting the study • National 4-H Professional Development Task Force