Extension Specialist, 4-H Camping and Older Youth 10th-12th Grade Youth Training Hannah K. Epley Extension Specialist, 4-H Camping and Older Youth August 15, 2016

Objectives Understand effective ways for working with high schoolers. Learn tips and strategies about classroom issues that may arise with high schoolers. Take away ideas to keep high schoolers engaged. Know appropriate communication methods for working with high schoolers.

10th-12th Graders Background Information I am who I am video VIDEO - I am who I am 4:00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxg7DvRVaTc

Types of Development Physical Social Emotional Intellectual Will cover background information and “what to do”

Background-Physical Development Concerned about body image (acne, weight, physical activity, etc.). Impressionable where physical appearance is concerned and can be easily misguided by advertising.

What To Do-Physical Development Avoid comments criticizing their appearance or implying that their physical appearance is related to who they are inside or their success and happiness.

Background-Social Development Desire status among peer group. They want to be a part of a group, but also want to be recognized as individuals. Interested in co-educational activities and dating. Learning how to make commitments and follow through.

What To Do-Social Development Involve them in planning their own programs and holding them accountable for the successes or failure of their plans. Emphasize personal development and leadership skills.

Background-Emotional Development Center around respect, developing confidence and developing independence. Looking for ways to express their uniqueness but still want approval from their peers. Developing their own set of values and beliefs.

What To Do-Emotional Development Encourage their emotional development by letting them assume more responsibility. Continue to challenge their thinking on identity, values, and beliefs. Encourage them to work in youth/adult partnerships to achieve common goals.

Background-Intellectual Development Mastery of abstract thinking and their ability to imagine how their behavior can impact their future. Career exploration is important as this is what they are thinking about whether they will go to college, what career they will pursue and other important decisions for their future.

What To Do-Intellectual Development Do not do well with meaningless activities or things that just take up time. Like to show others what they have learned. Provide real life problems for them to solve.

Tips and Strategies for Working with Youth Set expectations, enforce rules Interject humor Compliment and celebrate their efforts and accomplishments Respect their opinion Create opportunities for them to use their own judgment

Keeping Them Engaged Utilize small groups Allow time to present to peers Keep lecturing short Make it a competition/game/challenge Give choices Include in the planning process Relate to real-world situations/how will this help them in life?

Potential Classroom Issues Lack of respect Negativity Poor attitude Lack of effort Not cooperative Disruptive Aggressive Bullying Why… Peer recognition Feelings of competence of autonomy Learning problems Use corrective interventions Help identify and follow through on a range of valued, socially appropriate alternatives to deviant activity

Appropriate Communication Methods Communicate respectfully Repeat message in different ways Check for understanding Observe nonverbal communication Call on all students equitably

Questions? epley.24@osu.edu, 614-247-8144