The end product of a quality 4-H Youth Development Program is young people who can demonstrate leadership, citizenship, communications, and personal life management skills in the course of learning a knowledge base. Following are descriptions of these outcomes and suggested indicators to identify that the outcomes are being achieved. This outcomes guide sheet should be used when planning a 4-H Youth Development activity or event.
The Five Outcomes are
- Leadership
- Citizenship
- Communications
- Personal Life Management
- Knowledge
Leadership
Leadership is the ability to influence and support others in a positive manner for a common goal.
Indicators of the Outcome
4-H'ers will be able to think for themselves, communicate their thoughts and feelings to others, and help others understand and act on their own beliefs, and influence others in an ethical and socially responsible way.
Youth will have the ability to
- understand self
- develop empathy
- work cooperatively
- communicate effectively
- work as a team
- plan and organize
- understand group process
- help a group make decisions
- set goals
- handle conflict
- honor differences
- solve problems
Citizenship
Citizenship is the opportunity, right, and responsibility to contribute to shaping the world around you and providing service to others.
Indicators of the Outcome
4-H'ers will be able to successfully contribute to shaping the world around them.
Youth will have the ability to
- interact socially
- provide a community service/service learning
- be a responsible citizen
- practice character
- work cooperatively with others
Communication
Communication is the exchange of thoughts, information, or messages between individuals, as well as the sending and receiving of information using speech, writing, and gestures.
Indicators of the Outcome
4-H'ers will be able to successfully send and recieve messages using written, oral, and/or visual means.
Youth will have the ability to
- communicate with others
- present complex ideas/information
- explain concepts
- analyze group/individual responses
- recognize audience and purpose
- develop a speech
- present a demonstration
- use verbal communication skills effectively
- use non-verbal communications skills effectively
- use "on your feet reasoning" to defend choices
Personal Life Management Skills
Personal life management includes the skills individuals need to navigate in a changing world and the skills they need to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Indicators of the Outcome
1. Ability to navigate in a changing world: skills include critical thinking, decision making/problem solving, relationships, responsibility.
2. Daily management skills related to financial management, record keeping, time management, and management of a healthy lifestyle, clothing, and shelter.
Knowledge
Youth will have quality learning experiences focused on mastering new skills and information related to self selected ares of interest.
Indicators of the Outcome
4-H'ers will focus on marketable and social skills for future careers as well as skills for life-long hobbies and interests.