Learnings and Recommendations to Advance 4-H Science Readiness

Authors

• Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty, University of CaliforniaFollow
• Ramona Carlos, University of CaliforniaFollow
• Martin H. Smith, University of CaliforniaFollow

Volume

52

Issue

4

Abstract

The case study investigation reported here assessed California 4-H professionals' understanding of the essential components of effective 4-H Science programming as established by the National 4-H Science Mission Mandate. Using the 4-H Science Checklist as the basis for defining 4-H Science Readiness, academic and program staff were surveyed and interviewed to determine their understanding of what constitutes effective science programming in 4-H and their capacity to deliver science professional development and programs. Results indicated a need to build staff capacity relative to 4-H Science in California and outcomes may have implications for 4-H professionals nationally.

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Recommended Citation

Schmitt-McQuitty, L., Carlos, R., & Smith, M. H. (2014). Learnings and Recommendations to Advance 4-H Science Readiness. Journal of Extension, 52(4), Article 17. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.04.17