Implementing a Project Activity

Implementing a Project Activity OBJECTIVE Implement a project activity, utilizing 4-H curriculum, and the Experiential Learning Model.

Implementing a Project Activity Experience: do the activity Share feelings and impressions Process the activity: think critically Generalize to consider the broad themes and trends Apply the things learned in this activity to other areas of life and the future Experiential Learning Model Steps

Implementing a Project Activity 4-H Curriculum Library of guides, activities, workbooks, and leader resources Wide variety of topics suitable for youth between 8 – 18 years old Prepared by teams of faculty at the land grant universities Reviewed for adherence to guidelines established by 4-H Reprinted from the National 4-H Curriculum Catalog with permission of National 4-H Council

Implementing a Project Activity ACTIVITY Learn By Doing: Implement a Project Activity Groups of 3 – 4 Select a project activity. 30 minutes to prepare Each member of your group must have a role Decide How you will implement the activity Supplies needed How to incorporate the Experiential Learning Model

Implementing a Project Activity Top of worksheet: Tell us about your audience and your educational goal for this activity.

Implementing a Project Activity Fill out this section with details about the activity you will be presenting today.

Implementing a Project Activity REFLECTION What was the most difficult part of implementing the lesson you selected? What was the easiest part? What kind of preparation did your group need to make in order to implement the lesson? What challenges did you encounter in the activity? Why is it important to process a 4-H activity with young people?

Implementing a Project Activity REFLECTION What would you have done differently if you were to do this project activity again? How can you use the ideas in the Experiential Learning Model to help you any time you work with youth? How would you adapt your project activity to suit the age level of the youth in your program?

Implementing a Project Activity CONCLUSION 4-H depends on “learning by doing” The Experiential Learning Model = thinking through the learning that happens while doing an activity Processing is a key part of the activity. Allow ample time to process. 4-H curriculum is specifically geared to help you present dynamic, enjoyable, educational experiences for young people. Curriculum is based in university research and is reviewed to ensure its effectiveness. Key Concepts

Implementing a Project Activity REFERENCE “Experiential Learning Process”, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service. “Experiential Learning Cards’, University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H 101 Experiential Learning Model PowerPoint, National 4-H Headquarters.

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