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If it’s not tennis elbow…. It may be……?. My Story… The Evolution of 4-H Curriculum. By Dr. Kathi Vos 4-H Experiential Learning Specialist University of Wisconsin - Extension. Evolving WI Experiences. WI 4-H Curriculum Team 1996-present 4-H Tech Team 1998-2006 4-H Afterschool Team
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If it’s not tennis elbow… • It may be……?
My Story…The Evolution of 4-H Curriculum By Dr. Kathi Vos 4-H Experiential Learning Specialist University of Wisconsin - Extension
Evolving WI Experiences • WI 4-H Curriculum Team • 1996-present • 4-H Tech Team • 1998-2006 • 4-H Afterschool Team • 2003-present • Wisconsin Afterschool Network • 2005-08
Standards - the ideal! National 4-H HQ’s 4-H Experiential Learning Design Team (ELDT), 1993-95 National 4-H Curriculum Criteria (14 pts.) National 4-H Curriculum Collection Jury review process Practice - the reality! 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System (4HCCS)1995-98 .25 FTE Design Teams Theatre Arts Child Development Public Adventures Small Engines Clothing & Textiles Revision, 2003-04 Child Development Evolving National Experiences
Standards 1999 passed 4-H jury & met National 4-H Curriculum Criteria 2004 passed 4H jury & added National Academic Standards Practice Child Development 4-H project leader Yearly training at State 4-H Youth Conference Kids on the Grow Online course, 2003 & 2004 Kids on the Grow
Standards WI Curriculum Team adapted National 4-H Curriculum Criteria 11 criteria for Stand Alones All 14 for a Series of 4 Created WI jury process 1st via phone & e-mail Now online with D2L Practice WI Curriculum Templates Stand Alone Activity Activity Series of 4 or more + overview & evaluation Adapted by WI 4-H Community Club Team Now 108 activities on WI 4-H website What is NOW… Co-creating Best Practice via Online Learning Community
Integrating Standards & Practice 4-H Learning Experiences online D2L course goals athttp://uwex.edu/d2l
What will be? …. Supporting youth to create curriculum via coaching & technology
Standards - the Ideal? Linked to National Educational Standards Revised National 4-H Curriculum Criteria Who defines this? Extension Staff Educators Afterschool partners Helpers/4-H Leaders Youth Practice - the Reality? Appeals to youth? Engages youth in meaningful learning experiences? How can helpers supports youth? How staff support youth and helpers? Easy? Low cost? What will be?
A New Day for Learning • Elements of a new learning system • Redefinition of student success • Use of knowledge about how youth learn best • Integration of proven strategies to acquiring & reinforcing knowledge 24/7 • Intentional collaboration across local, state and national sectors • New leadership and professional development opportunities
A New Day for LearningA report from the Time, Learning and Afterschool Task Force, 2007 • In a new day for learning, there is no final bell! • See 12 min. video & free PDF report http://www.edutopia.org/anewdayforlearning
Join our Online Course! Creating 4-H Learning Experiences online learning community • Sept. 15 - Nov. 15, 2007 and/or • March 15 - May 15, 2008 We’ll update D2L, as standards & practice continue to evolve! • Contact Kathi.Vos@uwex.edu