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Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Georgia 4-H Dean’s AwardsRecognizing 4-H’ers Achievements
What Are You Looking for:
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Dean’s AwardsCulmination of a 4-H Career
• Open to Senior 4-H’ers• participation in a broad spectrum of activities and
experiences over a sustained period of time • Cumulative of 4-H participation and achievement
record.• Cumulative portfolio & interview
– Workforce preparation skills of resumes & interviews– Reflective and expository writing
• Recognition in one of five areas:– Agricultural & Natural Resources, Family & Consumer
Sciences, Leadership, Citizenship, Communication & the Arts
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Elements of
Deans Award:• are teaching tools for developing desirable
character traits and life skills• teach youth to help one’s self and also help
others• provide real experiences in making decisions• are age appropriate & flexible for individual
development• include intrinsic & extrinsic rewards• lends itself to project development including
Are you helping these
happen?
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
What is Often Missing in Project Development?• 4-H’er driven
• it’s what the 4-H’er likes to & wants to do• Goal setting
• today, next week, next month • Build on interests
• Pick a project not a presentation• Quality, Quantity & Variety
• Set apart from everyone else• Process vs Activity
• Not just stuff to do• Portfolios are a reporting tool
• not the end result of the work
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
The Process
• Portfolio– Cover Letter– Two pages of accomplisments– Two pages of supporting materials– Two charcater refence letters– Submitted in a binder
• Inteview– Interview with two projfessionals– 3 to 5 minute introductory comments by 4-H’er– 5-7 minutes of interview– All done seated without visuals
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
The Portfolio
A Quick Review
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Project WorkIt’s The Things 4-H’ers Do
• Activities– Practice to proficiency– 4-H’er is the expert…what makes it the 4-H’ers
project– Indicates sustained and learning on a continum
• Learning– Tours + Interviews every time– Workshops– Media
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Project Sharing & HelpingIt’s Showing Others What the 4-H’er Knows
• Presentations– Speeches, demonstrations, formal & informal talks, reports
• Exhibits– Tri board, posters,
• Classes• Service• Leadership
– Project Clubs, Mentoring, Other sharing
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Leadership, Service, Other
Hey, the 4-H’er is not the Participant Here• Any club, organization or group—not just 4-H• Teaching, leading, helping• Age appropriate• Groups not the family• Shows growth• Can include other activities & other activities
Starting at the Finish Line Scoresheet
• Portfolio– Description of 4-H’er 8%– Description of Experiences 15%– Project Work 37%– Sharing and Helping with Others 25%– Reliability, Accuracy, & Layout 15%
• Interview– Appearance 5%– Organization & Delivery 15%– Experience Shared in Project Work 30%– Experience in Helping & Leading Others 20%– Skills & Knowledge Gained 15%– Confidence, Creativity & Self Concept 15%
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H
We’ve Got the BasicsMaking it Relevant & Fun
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H
Mandy Marable & Jenny Jordan
Extension 4-H SpecialistsGeorgia 4-H