February 2, PM ET

Since the Summit… WE LISTENED…. Here’s what’s happening….. Curriculum Working Group is hard at work …… Why we are having these webinars…..

 Key points to cover include: Core Guiding Principles for Curriculum Development Curriculum Development Process Prioritization Process – How curriculum is prioritized Peer Review Process – How curriculum is reviewed Program Review process- How programs are reviewed Resources: 4-H Directory & Curriculum Development Website

 4-H National Headquarters defines curriculum as the sum total of all intentional learning experiences. o Curriculum includes outputs such as: activities, events, workshops, trainings, field trips; contexts such as club, school enrichment and special interest camps, and after- school; and print, on-line learning, and other modes of materials that are intentional for youth and adults.

1. Support and advance Mission Mandates through foundational, critical, and emerging issues Science, Engineering and Technology, Healthy Living, and Citizenship provide the content framework for 4-H curriculum.

2. 4-H PYD Content is framed around the Essential Elements, inclusivity, and life skills -Contextual framework for PYD programming includes Belonging, Mastery, Independence, & Generosity. -Inclusivity means curriculum is relevant and fair to multiple groups, builds/ strengthens relationships, & fosters respect across various differences. -Life skills are those skills one needs to be ready for life and career prepared with an emphasis on decision-making, responsibility, communication, and leadership.

3. Learning experiences are developmentally appropriate Human and positive youth development theory and research shapes intentional learning experiences relevant to age and is cognizant of physical, emotional, social, and mental development.

4. Content has a scope and sequence; has objective and standards; and is research- based -Curriculum is based upon the experiential learning model with opportunities to experience/explore, share/process, generalize, and apply. -Curriculum has a process based upon educational standards for learning design from start to finish. The focus on inquiry- based learning, includes opportunities for experimentation, investigation, questioning, and argumentation.

5. High-quality with a comprehensive development process -Peer revision is critical to maintaining quality throughout the curriculum development process. -Evaluation and research studies enhance and promote evidence-based program practices.

6. Individual and group learning are valued; youth and adults are both learners -Based upon the assumption that learning is life-long, youth and adults are both actively engaged in learning. -Through individual and group settings, intentional learning experiences are presented

 To be considered for inclusion in the Programs of Distinction database, a youth development program must meet the following definition: o “An organized, purposeful set of activities designed to achieve positive youth development outcomes.”

National RFA Curriculum Development Components

When establishing national priorities, the following should be considered (in no order):  Emerging & current societal issues  Current or projected youth enrollment/participation  Gaps that exist in non-formal youth programming  Expressed interest by youth and families  Capacity of system to respond and/or deliver  Contributions to future workforces  Priorities of current or potential funding partners (public & private)  Alignment with NIFA/USDA priorities  Availability of support and technical assistance for quality implementation of curriculum

 Consider broad categories (i.e., environmental sciences, nutrition, youth engagement) and then identify specific learning experiences that will meet those priorities.  Example: Citizenship → Youth Engagement → Youth Facilitation Guide on Conducting Focus Groups  Example: SET → Engineering Competencies → Robotics Curriculum and Team Challenges

 Nat’l RFAs include criteria and standards and peer-review process as agreed upon by 4-H HQ & Project Lead  National RFAs include quality review process inclusive of field tests, process evaluation and summary results as agreed upon by 4-H HQ & Project Lead

Peer Review Leads to inclusion in National 4-H Directory  Land-grant institution led  Internal peer review process  Upload into 4-H Directory as Peer-Reviewed  “Review and Recommended”  Professional Development Opportunities Reviewer and Reviewed  Results in PYD

Program Evaluation Review Leads to inclusion in Programs of Distinction  Land-grant institution led  Meet peer review process  Conduct program evaluation  Results in evidence-based practices and program impacts - Professional Development Opportunities - Reviewer and Reviewed

OUTCOMES include: Complementary system that offers scholarship opportunities in two ways :  Peer review and  Program quality review Trained pool of reviewers Professional development opportunities

Peer Review Leads to inclusion in National 4-H Directory  Land-grant institutions  Internal peer review process  Upload into 4-H Directory as Peer-Reviewed  Nat’l RFAs include criteria and standards and peer-review process as agreed upon by 4-H HQ & Project Lead Program Evaluation Review Leads to inclusion in Programs of Distinction  Land-grant institutions  Met peer review process  Conduct program evaluation  National RFAs include quality review process inclusive of field tests, process evaluation and summary results as agreed upon by 4-H HQ & Project Lead OUTCOMES include: complementary system that offers scholarship opportunities in two ways : peer review and quality review Training for potential pool of reviewers Professional development opportunities

 4-H Directory   4-H Programs of Distinctions  hheadquarters.gov/about/pod.htm hheadquarters.gov/about/pod.htm  4-H Curriculum Website   4-H Curriculum Development Website  hcurriculum.org/curriculum/development/ hcurriculum.org/curriculum/development/

Webinar II Curriculum Production/ Marketing/Distribution Survey Who does What? Key Contacts with HQ & Council On-line Learning – concepts/framework e-Extension and 4-H Update Training Opportunities Peer Review Programs of Distinction Third-Party Vendors – Name and Emblem

Webinar III Curriculum Frame Key points to cover include: Conceptual Frameworks and Criteria or Standards Content Learning Processes Address Inquiry-based Life Skills Scientific Methods Weave together into a framing document 4-H Essential Elements/Positive Youth Development Inclusivity/Diversity Resources: Curriculum website