4-H Science Initiative: Youth Engagement, Attitudes, and Knowledge Study

Autor/inn/en	Mielke, Monica; Butler, Alisha
Institution	Policy Studies Associates, Inc.; National 4-H Council
Titel	4-H Science Initiative: Youth Engagement, Attitudes, and Knowledge Study
Quelle	(2013), (52 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Quantitative Daten; Extension Agents; Youth; Learner Engagement; Student Attitudes; Comparative Analysis; Science Programs; Science Activities; Scientific Attitudes; Science Process Skills; Occupational Aspiration; Daily Living Skills; Science Education; Engineering Education; Technology Education; Youth Programs; Program Evaluation; Program Implementation; Science Interests; Student Participation; Grade 4; Grade 8; Grade 12; Student Surveys; Connecticut; Georgia; Kansas; Maine; Missouri; Nebraska (Lincoln); Oklahoma; Washington + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Jugend; Jugendlicher; Jugendalter; Schülerverhalten; Berufsneigung; Berufsziel; Alltagsfertigkeit; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Ingenieurausbildung; Technisch-naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Jugendsofortprogramm; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; School year 12; 12. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 12; Schülerbefragung
Abstract	In 2006, 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council introduced an initiative aimed at increasing the number and quality of science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H offers around the country, and increasing the number of youth involved in these programs. By engaging youth in informal science educational opportunities through the 4-H Science Initiative, the organization hopes to increase science interest and literacy among youth, the number of youth pursuing post-secondary education in scientific fields, and the number of youth pursuing science-related careers. This report examines attitudes towards science held by youth in 4-H Science programs around the country. With the support of the Noyce Foundation, National 4-H Council has been working with Policy Studies Associates (PSA) since 2009 to evaluate the implementation of this initiative. Evaluators have examined state- and county-level implementation and delivery of science programming; youth engagement in science, attitudes towards science, and knowledge of science; and promising practices used in science programs. The goals of this report are to describe the characteristics and opinions of youth in 4-H Science programs around the country as of 2013 and to illustrate the potential effects of 4-H Science programs on youth. These descriptions of youth are intended to inform 4-H about the youth it is serving and to help identify areas where improvement and support may be needed. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Policy Studies Associates, Inc. 1718 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20009. Tel: 202-939-9780; Fax: 202-939-5732; Web site: http://www.policystudies.com
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01