A Mentor’s Guide to the Rubrics Chris Napolitano, M.A. – Moderator Edmond Bowers, Ph. D – Discussant, Project Director Michelle Boyd, M.A. – Discussant Tufts University

Our background – Who are we?

Project Goal – Why am I doing this?

Our background – Who are we? Project Goal – Why am I doing this? GPS theory background – Where does this come from?

Our background – Who are we? Project Goal – Why am I doing this? GPS theory background – Where does this come from? Using the rubrics – How do I use them?

Our background – Who are we? Project Goal – Why am I doing this? GPS theory background – Where does this come from? Using the rubrics – How do I use them? Practicing rubric scoring – Are we on the same page?

Our background – Who are we? Project Goal – Why am I doing this? GPS theory background – Where does this come from? Using the rubrics – How do I use them? Practicing rubric scoring – Are we on the same page? Pilot components – What do I use?

Our background – Who are we? Project Goal – Why am I doing this? GPS theory background – Where does this come from? Using the rubrics – How do I use them? Practicing rubric scoring – Are we on the same page? Pilot components – What do I use? Pilot procedures – How do I collect data?

Tufts University Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development

4 – H Study of Positive Youth Development

Tufts University Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development 4 – H Study of Positive Youth Development Project GPS

Michelle Chris Ed

To improve the goal management – or intentional self regulation – skills of youth in mentoring programs, helping them to thrive and achieve their goals through a collection of rubrics and activities designed for the mentor-youth relationship.

To test whether our new rubrics are equivalent measures of both positive youth development and intentional self regulation to the measures used in our longitudinal survey – the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development

Competence

Competence Confidence

Caring

Competence Confidence Caring Connection

Competence Confidence Caring Connection Character

Competence Confidence Caring Connection Character Contribution

Competence Confidence Caring Connection Character Contribution

Family Assets Neighborhood Assets School Assets

Family Assets Neighborhood Assets School Assets Individual Assets

Goal directed behaviors, including goal choices and goal strategies, that an individual employs to best utilize his/her strengths given the characteristics of an environment.

Or

Goal directed behaviors, including goal choices and goal strategies, that an individual employs to best utilize his/her strengths given the characteristics of an environment. Or How an individual works to achieve goals using their strengths

G – Goal Selection

P – Pursuit of Strategies

G – Goal Selection P – Pursuit of Strategies S – Shifting Gears “When the going gets tough”

Selecting meaningful, realistic, long-term goals

Being selective and “investing energy” in long-term goals

Selecting meaningful, realistic, long-term goals Being selective and “investing energy” in long-term goals Goals should have short-term steps that lead to long- term success

Selecting meaningful, realistic, long-term goals Being selective and “investing energy” in long-term goals Goals should have short-term steps that lead to long- term success Goals should improve life in multiple ways

Selecting meaningful, realistic, long-term goals Being selective and “investing energy” in long-term goals Goals should have short-term steps that lead to long- term success Goals should improve life in multiple ways The best goals should benefit self in many ways as well as benefit the community

GPS : Pursuit of Strategies (P)

Developing a step-by-step plan and sticking to it

GPS : Pursuit of Strategies (P) Developing a step-by-step plan and sticking to it Practicing strategies that will help achieve the goal and looking for new strategies that will help too

GPS : Pursuit of Strategies (P) Developing a step-by-step plan and sticking to it Practicing strategies that will help achieve the goal and looking for new strategies that will help too Using Strategies with persistent effort and at appropriate times

GPS : Pursuit of Strategies (P) Developing a step-by-step plan and sticking to it Practicing strategies that will help achieve the goal and looking for new strategies that will help too Using Strategies with persistent effort and at appropriate times Monitoring progress to see if current strategies are working

What do we do when our strategies aren’t working as planned?

Replacing strategies that aren’t working with new ones

What do we do when our strategies aren’t working as planned? Replacing strategies that aren’t working with new ones Adjusting strategies so that they may work in the future

What do we do when our strategies aren’t working as planned? Replacing strategies that aren’t working with new ones Adjusting strategies so that they may work in the future Looking for help from people and help from other resources

What do we do when our strategies aren’t working as planned? Replacing strategies that aren’t working with new ones Adjusting strategies so that they may work in the future Looking for help from people and help from other resources Moving on to new goals when old goals can’t be met

GPS theory is based on the work of Baltes and colleagues (Baltes & Baltes, 1990; Freund & Baltes, 2002)

The 4-H Study for Positive Youth Development has shown that high GPS skills are related to positive outcomes and decreases in risk behaviors

Questions about PYD? Questions about GPS?

To test whether our new rubrics are equivalent measures of both positive youth development and intentional self regulation as the measures used in our longitudinal survey – the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

What is a rubric?

What are the benefits?

What is a rubric? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

What is a rubric? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Why is training important?

OLD VERSION

Let’s talk about: Structure Organization Input

Let’s talk about: Structure Organization Input

General scoring framework:

5 = Consistent initiative; skill mastery

General scoring framework: 5 = Consistent initiative; skill mastery 4 = On and off initiative; skill competence

General scoring framework: 5 = Consistent initiative; skill mastery 4 = On and off initiative; skill competence 3 = Emerging initiative; basic skill

General scoring framework: 5 = Consistent initiative; skill mastery 4 = On and off initiative; skill competence 3 = Emerging initiative; basic skill 2 = Lacks initiative; low skill

General scoring framework: 5 = Consistent initiative; skill mastery 4 = On and off initiative; skill competence 3 = Emerging initiative; basic skill 2 = Lacks initiative; low skill 1 = Lacks skill; pre-aware or disengaged

Let’s talk about: Structure Organization Input

Let’s Practice!

First, we’ll present a short story about a youth

Then, we’ll look at a single-column rubric, and select a score individually

First, we’ll present a short story about a youth Then, we’ll look at a single-column rubric, and select a score individually After everyone answers, we’ll discuss our scores in small groups

First, we’ll present a short story about a youth Then, we’ll look at a single-column rubric, and select a score individually After everyone answers, we’ll discuss our scores in small groups Screen sharing

BETH

OLD VERSION JOSH

A step-by-step guide

To test whether our new rubrics are equivalent measures of both positive youth development and intentional self regulation as the measures used in our longitudinal survey – the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development

On the “Mentor Pilot Wiki” you will find:

Mentor Consent Form

On the “Mentor Pilot Wiki” you will find: Mentor Consent Form Parent/Guardian Consent Form

On the “Mentor Pilot Wiki” you will find: Mentor Consent Form Parent/Guardian Consent Form Youth Consent Forms (attached to Parent/Guardian Forms)

On the “Mentor Pilot Wiki” you will find: Mentor Consent Form Parent/Guardian Consent Form Youth Consent Forms (attached to Parent/Guardian Forms) Project GPS Pilot Primer

On the “Mentor Pilot Wiki” you will find: Mentor Consent Form Parent/Guardian Consent Form Youth Consent Forms (attached to Parent/Guardian Forms) Project GPS Pilot Primer Rubric Feedback Sheet – coming soon

On the “Mentor Pilot Wiki” you will find: Mentor Consent Form Parent/Guardian Consent Form Youth Consent Forms (attached to Parent/Guardian Forms) Project GPS Pilot Handbook and Manual Rubric Feedback Sheet – coming soon

The consent process requires signatures from

the mentor,

The consent process requires signatures from the mentor, the parent/guardian,

The consent process requires signatures from the mentor, the parent/guardian, and the participating youth

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Mentor GPS Rubrics Youth GPS Survey Mentor PYD Rubrics Youth PYD Survey Youth GPS Rubrics Youth PYD Rubrics

Complete your consent and obtain consent from up to 5 youth and their parent/guardian

Assign each consenting youth an ID number (provided by Ben Silliman or your 4-H Agent)

Complete your consent and obtain consent from up to 5 youth and their parent/guardian Assign each consenting youth an ID number (provided by Ben Silliman or your 4-H Agent) Complete the PYD and GPS rubrics online for the particular youth, making sure to assign the correct ID number

Complete your consent and obtain consent from up to 5 youth and their parent/guardian Assign each consenting youth an ID number (provided by Ben Silliman or your 4-H Agent) Complete the PYD and GPS rubrics online for the particular youth, making sure to assign the correct ID number Repeat this process for up to 5 youth

Complete your consent and obtain consent from up to 5 youth and their parent/guardian Assign each consenting youth an ID number (provided by Ben Silliman or your 4-H Agent) Complete the PYD and GPS rubrics online for the particular youth, making sure to assign the correct ID number Repeat this process for up to 5 Time of participation: about 20 minutes, per youth

Complete their consent form and have their parents/guardians complete their consent form

Navigate to the survey website using the address provided by the mentor, and “sign-in” using the ID number provided by the mentor

Complete their consent form and have their parents/guardians complete their consent form Navigate to the survey website using the address provided by the mentor, and “sign-in” using the ID number provided by the mentor Complete the PYD and GPS self-scored rubrics

Complete their consent form and have their parents/guardians complete their consent form Navigate to the survey website using the address provided by the mentor, and “sign-in” using the ID number provided by the mentor Complete the PYD and GPS self-scored rubrics Complete the PYD and GPS questionnaire items

Complete their consent form and have their parents/guardians complete their consent form Navigate to the survey website using the address provided by the mentor, and “sign-in” using the ID number provided by the mentor Complete the PYD and GPS self-scored rubrics Complete the PYD and GPS questionnaire items Time of participation: about 45 minutes

You will be compensated $50 for your participation. Youth will be compensated $20 for their participation. You may enter a maximum of 5 youth that you mentor for this pilot study.

Please stay logged in if you have additional questions You can log off whenever you’d like THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND COOPERATION!