1 If it’s not tennis elbow… It may be……?
2 My Story… The Evolution of 4-H Curriculum By Dr. Kathi Vos 4-H Experiential Learning Specialist University of Wisconsin - Extension
3 Evolving WI Experiences WI 4-H Curriculum Team 1996-present 4-H Tech Team H Afterschool Team 2003-present Wisconsin Afterschool Network
4 Evolving National Experiences Standards - the ideal! National 4-H HQ’s 4-H Experiential Learning Design Team (ELDT), National 4-H Curriculum Criteria (14 pts.) National 4-H Curriculum Collection Jury review process Practice - the reality! 4 -H Cooperative Curriculum System (4HCCS) FTE Design Teams Theatre Arts Child Development Public Adventures Small Engines Clothing & Textiles Revision, Child Development
5 What was THEN… Kids on the Grow 1999, revised 2004
6 Kids on the Grow 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
7 What is NOW… Co-creating Best Practice via Online Learning Community 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 & 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
8 Integrating Standards & Practice 4-H Learning Experiences online D2L course goals at
9 The Activity Plan Template
10 Criteria for Reviewing
11 Sample Water Activity Plan
12 Online Jury Review
Activity Plans on Web
14 What will be? …. Supporting youth to create curriculum via coaching & technology
15 What will be? 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?
16 A New Day for Learning Elements of a new learning system 1. Redefinition of student success 2. Use of knowledge about how youth learn best 3. Integration of proven strategies to acquiring & reinforcing knowledge 24/7 4. Intentional collaboration across local, state and national sectors 5. New leadership and professional development opportunities
17 A New Day for Learning A 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 rning rning
18 Join our Online Course! Creating 4-H Learning Experiences online learning community Sept Nov. 15, 2007 and/or March 15 - May 15, 2008 We’ll update D2L, as standards & practice continue to evolve! Contact