Diversity
Work Group Names: Joan Gillespie, Dan James, Ricky Thompson, Sotero Ramirez, Marilyn Prause, Copie Roberts, Lear Alford, Rosondra Hartsfield (Intern)
Region: East Circle which primary base program it addresses - (4-H)
Section 1. Relevance
Relevance is included to provide the reason the educational program should be developed to address the identified issue. Within the relevance section, there are several questions that must be addressed. This section will seek to address these.
Where did this issue surface?
Texas Community Futures Forum
County Committees
Commodity / Industry / Special Interest Groups
Specialist(s)
What is the issue/problem?
Diversity of the Texas 4-H program to reflect the youth demographics in Texas (ethnicity).
Problem size and scope? (How many people does it affect? How wide spread?)
Statewide
Problem severity? (How serious is this issue?) HIGH
Description
4-H Enrollment does not reflect the actual demographics of youth in Texas.
Target Audience? (Who does the problem impact and how many?)
All youth who are 4-H age
Section 2. Response
Response refers to how Extension intends to address the issue by developing an educational program.
State the goal of the program.
Diversity of the Texas 4-H Program to reflect the youth demographics in Texas.
State the outcome objectives.
Client Change |
At the end of this program, will.... |
Knowledge |
increase knowledge on.... >of youth about 4-H opportunities |
Skills |
develop skills.... |
Attitude |
change their attitudes pertaining to... >these youth are “real” 4-Her’s too |
Behavior Change |
adopt.... >enhance teamwork >increased membership >active ongoing participation by target audience youth |
New Technology |
adopt.... |
Best Practice |
adopt ..... >”just do it” >”get ‘er done” >youth are involved in at least one integrated 4-H Sports program |
Program Design.
Topic (Subject Matter) |
Strategy to Deliver Content (Method) |
Existing Resource(s) |
Contact Person(s) (Includes CEA’s Specialists, Commodity Reps) |
Leadership / Public Speakers |
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Toastmasters Texas 4-H Public Speaking Guide A Winning Hand in Leadership |
Prairie View A&M specialists - Sonja Davis and Elaine Ward Montza Williams Dan James |
Teamwork |
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Talking with T.J. Silver Bullets It’s Up to Me Ropes Curriculum |
Drew Pickle Alan Malone |
Character Education |
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Pursuing Victory with Honor Character Counts |
State Spceialist Charla Bading, CEA |
Nutrition |
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Child Overweight Families First Educational Wellness Snacking Healthy |
Montza Williams Kathy Warren Elaine Freeney Carol Rice |
Safety |
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American Red Cross Sports Organizations Sun Safety |
Janie Harris Sports Medicine Resource Person |
Sports Skills |
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Upward Bound California Curriculum |
Sotero Ramirez (from his church program) |
National CCYS Curriculum |
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Olympic Training Center Resources |
National Sports Leagues |
Section 3. Results
Client Change Level |
Sample Questions (Review the objectives section to help place questions or statements in the space below) |
Knowledge |
> Have you increased your involvement in 4-H opportunities as a result of being involved in the 4-H Sports program? (Questions are implicit to their participation.) |
Attitude |
> Do you feel like a “real” 4-Her today? > Do you feel like you are a part of the 4-H program? Scale 1......10 No....Absolutely |
Behavior Change |
>Enrollment of youth in 4-H sports programs. >Do you see an increase in diversity (ethnicity) enrollment in your county program? >Are you a good team member? >Are you a better team member now than before you joined the 4-H sports program? >Are you going to re-join 4-H? |
Interpretation. The last step in the process is interpreting the results to our stakeholders. List internal and external stakeholders that would be interested in the results of this educational program. Do not forget to think about other state agencies and groups that would be interested in these outcomes.
Internal to Extension Stakeholders |
External Stakeholders |
>Communicate the potential for increased diverse programs to administration, agents, etc. >Demonstrate it is doable by building model programs |
>Take external stakeholders to the event to interact with youth participants. >Use media and other sources to help convince new audiences to get involved which will in turn increase and enhance their health and wellness and creating more cohesive youth groups in our counties. >New donors potential.....from medical research to sports franchises and grants. |
Additional Resources. What additional resources are needed to address this issue? In other words, what is needed to design innovative programs that will impact our audiences? Use the space below or the back if needed.