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Iowa 4-H Clover Kids: Positive Child Development
PYD Principles and Best Practices
Review Topics• Child/Youth Development
Principles/Framework
• Children and Youths’ Four Developmental Needs
• Eight Essential Elements of a Positive Child/Youth Development Experience
• Iowa 4-H Equation
Positive Child Development
Positive child development isdevelopment that is positive andproductive for both kids and their
parents/care provider. It occurs from anintentional process that promotes
positive outcomes for youngpeople by providing opportunities,choices, relationships, and support.
Iowa 4-H Youth Development Program’s Mission
To empower children and youth to reach their full potential working and learning (in long-term) partnerships with caring adults
Child Development Framework
• The child development approach considers the whole young person; views children as resources to be developed rather than as problems to be managed
• Child development is designed to focus on the positive outcomes we desire for children
• Children seen as central actors in their own development; learn by doing
Child Development Framework (continued)
• Children have the potential for ongoing change in their development; development is influenced by environmental factors and available opportunities
• Child development is dependent on family and community development as it occurs in the context of the family, community, and society
• Acknowledges that every child is unique and matures in unique ways.
Transformational Child Development Experiences
High Level Content Opportunities(Educational experiences we provide children through research-based curricula)
+ High Level Context Environments
(Young people engage in long-term interactions with caring adults)
=Meet Youths’ Developmental Needs
(Belonging, mastery, independence, generosity)
Four Developmental Needs of Children
Studies indicate children
whose needs are met in
positive ways are likely to
develop into active citizens
and contributing members of
their families and
communities.
Four DevelopmentalNeeds of Children
• Belonging– cared about– connected– accepted– feeling safe
• Generosity– meaning in life– purpose in life– give back to
others– appreciate
what one has
Four DevelopmentalNeeds of Children
• Independence– self-discipline– self-sufficiency– better
understanding of self
• Mastery– feeling capable– successful– self-confident– make positive life
choices– learn new skills &
use in different ways– fine-tune existing
skills
Characteristics of Children Whose Needs are Met in Positive Ways
BelongingLoving
AttachedFriendlyIntimateSocial
CooperativeTrusting
MasteryAchievingSuccessfulCreative
Problem SolvingMotivatedPersistentCompetent
IndependenceAutonomous
ConfidentAssertive
ResponsibleSelf ControlledSelf Disciplined
Leadership
GenerosityAltruisticCaringSharingLoyal
EmpathicPro-socialSupportive
Characteristics of Children Whose Needs are Met in Negative Ways
BelongingGang Loyalty
Craves AffectionCraves Acceptance
PromiscuousClinging
Cult VulnerableOverly Dependent
MasteryOverachiever
ArrogantRisk Seeker
CheaterWorkaholic
PerseverativeDelinquent Skill
IndependenceDictatorial
Reckless/MachoBullies Others
Sexual ProwessManipulative
RebelliousDefies Authority
GenerosityNoblesse ObligeOver-involvedPlays Martyr
Co-DependencyOver-involvement
ServitudeBondage
Characteristics of Children Whose Needs are Unmet
BelongingGuarded
UnattachedRejectedLonelyAloof
IsolatedDistrustful
MasteryNon-achiever
Failure OrientedAvoids Risks
Fears ChallengesUnmotivated
Gives Up EasilyInadequate
IndependenceSubmissive
Lacks ConfidenceInferiority
IrresponsibleHelplessnessUndisciplined
Easily Led
GenerositySelfish
AffectionlessNarcissistic
DisloyalHardenedAnti-social
Exploitative
Eight Essential Elements of a Positive Youth
Development Experience
In 1999, a team of evaluators from the National 4-H Impact Design Implementation Team was given the charge of determining the “critical elements in a positive child/youth development experience.”
8 Elements Distilled to4 Basic Needs of Youth
Belonging Positive relationship with a caring adult An inclusive environment A safe environment
Mastery Engagement in learning Opportunity for mastery
Independence Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future Opportunity for self- determination
Generosity Opportunity to value and practice service for others
Developmentally Appropriate Clover Kids Life Skill Areas
• Self understanding
• Social interaction
• Decision making
• Learning to learn
• Mastering physical skills
PowerPoint Sources• Brendtro, L., Brokenleg, M, & Van Bockern, S. 1990. Reclaiming Youth at
Risk: Our Hope for the Future. Bloomington, IN. National Education Service.
• Iowa 4-H Program’s Clover Kids Toolbox http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/Clover/toolbox1.htm
• Kress, C. Essential Elements of Youth Development. Retrieved January 30, 2007 from http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/4h_elements.htm
• Lerner, R. et al. (2009). Waves of the Future: The first five years of the 4-H study of positive youth development. Tufts University, Institute of Applied Research in Youth Development.
• McKinley, S. 2007. Essential Elements of Youth Development Lesson Plan. Purdue University Cooperative Extension.
Iowa 4-H Clover Kids: Positive Child Development
Created By: Keli Tallman,
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 4-H Youth Program Specialist,
January 2011.
Revised By: Brenda Welch,
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, 4-H Youth Program Specialist,
July 2012.