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If it’s not tennis elbow…

It may be……?

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My Story… The Evolution of 4-H Curriculum

By Dr. Kathi Vos

4-H Experiential Learning Specialist

University of Wisconsin - Extension

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Evolving WI Experiences

WI 4-H Curriculum Team 1996-present

4-H Tech Team 1998-2006

4-H Afterschool Team 2003-present

Wisconsin Afterschool Network 2005-08

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Evolving National Experiences Standards - the ideal!National 4-H HQ’s 4-H Experiential Learning

Design Team (ELDT), 1993-95 National 4-H

Curriculum Criteria (14 pts.)

National 4-H Curriculum Collection

Jury review process

Practice - the reality!4-H Cooperative Curriculum

System (4HCCS)1995-98 .25 FTE Design Teams

• Theatre Arts• Child Development• Public Adventures• Small Engines• Clothing & Textiles

Revision, 2003-04• Child Development

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What was THEN… Kids on the Grow 1999, revised 2004

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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

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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 & e-

mail 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

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Integrating Standards & Practice 4-H Learning Experiences online D2L course goals at

http://uwex.edu/d2l

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The Activity Plan Template

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Criteria for Reviewing

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Sample Water Activity Plan

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Online Jury Review

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108 Activity Plans on Webhttp://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/pubs/

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What will be? ….

Supporting youth to create curriculum via coaching & technology

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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?

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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 24/74. Intentional collaboration across local, state

and national sectors5. New leadership and professional

development opportunities

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A New Day for LearningA 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 http://www.edutopia.org/anewdayforlearning

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Join our Online Course!

Creating 4-H Learning Experiences online learning community Sept. 15 - Nov. 15, 2007 and/or March 15 - May 15, 2008

We’ll update D2L, as standards & practice continue to evolve!

Contact Kathi.Vos@uwex.edu