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North Carolina 4-H Afterschool: The possibilities are endless. North Carolina State University 4-H Youth Development . 4-H NC Afterschool. A program which fosters growth and learning in a non-formal educational setting; promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development .
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North Carolina 4-H Afterschool:The possibilities are endless North Carolina State University 4-H Youth Development
4-H NC Afterschool A program which fosters growth and learning in a non-formal educational setting; promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development
4-H Afterschool Deliver Strategies • 4-H Cares: 4-H Clubs in Afterschool Setting • “4-H- 4-H” • Partnerships in Afterschool
Benefits of 4-H Afterschool • Atmosphere • Connection to something larger • Early introduction to life skills
Creating an atmosphere • Promotion of non-formal learning • Experiences • Learner centered, rather than • teacher- centered • Natural progression for social, emotional, cognitive, & physical development
Get connected & become invested • Opportunities for community involvement • Clubs, school Enrichment, Camp, Summer Programs • County, district, state, and national opportunities • Presentations, record books, • ‘Treatment Team’ support network
Introduction to life skills • 4-H Curriculum • Hands-on, learning by doing, self-discovery • Teaching & learning style • Supportive learning environment
B.O.K. for Afterschool(Does NC 4-H Afterschool support the research?) • Complimentary learning (Little, 2005) • Intentional Programming (Miller, 2003) • Organizational Structure (Zhang & Byrd, 2005) • The Role of Academics in Afterschool (Halpern, 2004)
Administrative support for Afterschool • Curriculum specific for delivery mode • Create new partnerships • In-services addressing program logistics, strategies, modes, as well as funding opportunities • Advisory Committee for needs assessment
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