The Real World

Presenters

• Bob McNary, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri, Jasper county

• Renee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader, Purdue University, Indiana 4-H

• Laura Bossaer, State PYD Research Leader, University of Tennessee

PYD Research Partners

Bob McNary, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Jasper County, Missouri

4-H Study Researcher – Waves 5, 6, and 7

JASPERCOUNTY

PYD Research PartnersRenee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader, Purdue University, Indiana

Laura Bossaer, State PYD Research Leader,University of Tennessee

The 4-H Study of Positive Youth DevelopmentIn 2007, Missouri joined the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. This national study, sponsored by National 4-H Council, included 4793 4-H and non 4-H youth from 34 states. In 2008, 296 youth in Missouri took part in the survey. Many of Missouri’s results were consistent with the findings at the national level.

4-H’ers have more leadership experiences

4-H’ers make better choices

4-H’ers want to complete more education

4-H’ers expect to complete more education

Youth Attitudes Towards Science and Technology

Thank you to 4-H faculty who surveyed students.

4-H Participation Makes a Difference

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Risk behaviors include smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and bullying.

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Girls

Whole group

Female 4-H’ers do better in subjects related to science

Female 4-H’ers are more likely to take science courses after high school

SET programs increase 4-H’ers interest in science

Program Evaluation vs. Research

“Program evaluation is the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs to make judgments about the program, improve program effectiveness, and/or inform decisions about future programming.”

Michael Quinn Patton

Program Evaluation vs. Research

Evaluation Purposes• Answer questions about

the program to assist in decision making and improve program effectiveness.

• Decision oriented• Supports actions

Audrey Laszewkihttp://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/conference/documents/Laszewski_EvalData.pdf

Research Purposes:• Answer questions of

theoretical interest without regard to the immediate needs of the people or organization.

• Conclusion oriented• Aims to produce

knowledge and truth.

WHICH CAME FIRST??