Impact of a 4-H Youth Development Program on At-Risk Urban Teenagers

Authors

German Cutz, University of ConnecticutFollow
Benjamin Campbell, University of ConnecticutFollow
Karen Filchak, University of ConnecticutFollow
Edith Valiquette, University of ConnecticutFollow
Mary Ellen Welch, University of ConnecticutFollow

Volume

53

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.53.04.30

Abstract

Dynamic programs that integrate science literacy and workforce readiness are essential to today's youth. The program reported here combined science literacy (gardening and technology) with workforce readiness to assess the impact of program type, prior program participation, and behavior/punctuality on knowledge gain. Findings show that past participation in a similar program positively impacted knowledge gain. Further, the results indicate that behavior/punctuality also increased knowledge gain. Of particular interest to Extension educators, this article discusses the implications of examining only mean scores to assess program effectiveness, especially where prior programs have been attended by students.

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Recommended Citation

Cutz, G., Campbell, B., Filchak, K., Valiquette, E., & Welch, M. E. (2015). Impact of a 4-H Youth Development Program on At-Risk Urban Teenagers. The Journal of Extension, 53(4), Article 30. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.04.30