4-H Teen Leader Training

1. 4-H Teen Leader Training

2. Credit Adapted from a presentation by Michelle Neff at 2008 Spring Conference Contact information: Michelle Neff Clare County Extension Director Michigan State University Extension989-539-7805hydemich@msu.edu

3. Mystery Drawing • Get into 2 rows of 10. • No talking or turning around. • You will be drawing a picture on the back of the person in front of you. • The last person has to share what was drawn.

4. Introductions • Today’s instructors

5. Overview of the Session • Learn what Michigan 4-H has to offer for help in training teen leaders. • Explore tools to use in your county with teen leaders.

6. Share What is your definition of a 4-H teen leader?

7. What Is a 4-H Teen Leader? A 4-H teen leader is a young person who is: • Between the ages of 13 and 19 years old. • Learning and developing leadership skills. • Using his or her knowledge, skills and abilities to help others meet their goals. • Practicing leadership skills through various activities and reflecting on the leadership experiences.

8. Definition of Leadership • Leadership is the ability to motivate, inspire and create an environment for each individual to pro-actively participate in family, community and citizenship affairs for the betterment of the family, community and world.

9. Characteristics of a Teen Leader • Get into groups of five. • Brainstorm characteristics of a teen leader. • Draw a picture or pictures showing the characteristics that a teen leader should have.

10. What are some skills that youth will need to be a good teen leader? • Visioning • Communicating • Decision making and problem solving • Resolving conflicts (negotiating) • Thinking critically • Developing ethical character • Gaining self-confidence • Developing job skills

11. Teen Leadership Project Objectives • To develop a broad concept of leadership • To develop a concern for every individual and a concern for the group, recognizing that each individual is of personal worth

12. Teen Leadership Project Objectives (continued) • To acquire skills and understanding in working with groups • To instill in the minds of teen leaders the importance of involving everyone concerned as a means of developing leadership in others • To provide an opportunity for teen leaders to practice their skills

13. Teen Leader Portfolio4-H Teen Leadership Project Guidehttp://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/cls/teenlead-overview.html

14. Teen Leader Modules • What Is a Leader? • What Is a 4-H Teen Leader? • How Can I Become a 4-H Teen Leader? http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/cls/teenlead-overview.html

15. Examples of Teen Leader Projects • Lead a clinic for younger members. • Become a youth mentor. • Organize a community service project. • Be a camp counselor . • Teach younger youth a skill. • Join and participate in a committee. • Give demonstrations and presentations to non4-H members. • Work as an officer or chairperson of a club or committee. • Others . . .

16. How does a teen get started? A 4-H teen leader should: • Work with the leader to develop a plan. • Think about what is needed in the 4-H club or community. • Work on the plan at the beginning of the 4-H year. • Keep track of the different activities that were done as a teen leader.

17. Keep Good Records A 4-H teen leader should: • Develop a portfolio. • Keep a file on his or her computer. • Use a three-ring binder. • Use the Member’s Personal 4-H Record.

18. What can a teen do to become a good teen leader? Teens can: • Get involved! • Complete the online 4-H Teen Leader modules. • Participate in Kettenun Center workshops. • Work one-on-one with leaders. • Attend county trainings. • Take leadership roles in clubs and county activities. • Ask for help or guidance from adults.

19. Where can 4-H teen leaders go? • County Exchanges • Capitol Experience • National 4-H Congress • National 4-H Conference • CWF and WOW • National Project Specific Conferences • International trips (Jamaica, Japan, Poland, Belize)

20. Located on the Web • 4-H teen leader materials and training modules are available on the web at : • http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/cls/teenlead-overview.html

21. For more information • Contact your county Michigan State University Extension, 4-H Youth Development staff.

22. Acknowledgments • Michigan 4-H Youth Development would like to thank the following people for developing the 4-H teen leader material: • Monica Borgman, 4-H Program Associate and Natural Helpers State Coordinator, Isabella County • Cyndi Mark, Ph.D., Program Leader, State 4-H Office • Michelle Neff, County Extension Director, Clare County • Amy Rosechandler, Former Collegiate Program Assistant, State 4-H Office • Kathy Walters-Surratt, 4-H Extension Educator, Barry County

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