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An Evaluation Of The Missouri Master Naturalist Program And Implications For Program Expansion, Caroline N. Broun, Charles H. Nilon, Robert A. Pierce Ii
An Evaluation Of The Missouri Master Naturalist Program And Implications For Program Expansion, Caroline N. Broun, Charles H. Nilon, Robert A. Pierce Ii
The Journal of Extension
The study reported here evaluated outcomes of the Missouri Master Naturalist Program. We developed a pre-test/post-test/follow-up format to determine if, after the program training, volunteers increased knowledge of key ecological, natural resources, and conservation concepts and issues. We also identified volunteers' motivations for participation in the program and compared their motivation scores with changes in their knowledge scores. Volunteers' knowledge scores increased (P ≤ 0.05) following the training and were maintained 6 months after training. Volunteers ranked values/altruism as important motivations for participating. There was no relationship between volunteers' motivation scores and changes in knowledge scores.
Helping Children By Educating Their Caretakers: An Evaluation Of Knowledge Gain And Practice Implementation, Leanna Cathey, Rebecca White, Emily Braud, Cheri Gioe
Helping Children By Educating Their Caretakers: An Evaluation Of Knowledge Gain And Practice Implementation, Leanna Cathey, Rebecca White, Emily Braud, Cheri Gioe
The Journal of Extension
This article describes the development and implementation of a child care-provider training program and evaluation based on the parenting book Right from Birth. The goals of the program are to increase the knowledge and use of developmentally appropriate, sensitive care practices among Louisiana child-care providers. The evaluation design assesses knowledge gain through pre-test post-test design and practice implementation by survey and telephone interviews. The results of the evaluation show relevant knowledge gain. Practice implementation methods did not achieve the responses necessary to make meaningful generalizations. Implications for Extension professionals are discussed.
An Examination Of The Benefits, Preferred Training Delivery Modes, And Preferred Topics Of 4-H Youth Development Volunteers, Janet E. Fox, Lanette Hebert, Karen Martin, Debbie Bairnsfather
An Examination Of The Benefits, Preferred Training Delivery Modes, And Preferred Topics Of 4-H Youth Development Volunteers, Janet E. Fox, Lanette Hebert, Karen Martin, Debbie Bairnsfather
The Journal of Extension
Training is a critical component of any successful volunteer management system. The evaluation reported here examined the benefits of the 4-H Youth Development Volunteer training as well as ranks preferred training methods and topics. Participants in leader training reported that training yielded motivational and educational benefits. As part of the evaluation, volunteers identified the preferred training delivery modes as group trainings and electronic communication. Volunteers were most interested in learning about 4-H opportunities and leadership development.
Preparing Youth Development Professionals To Be Successful: How Do The Needs Of Extension/4-H Compare To Those Of Other Organizations?, Keith G. Diem
Preparing Youth Development Professionals To Be Successful: How Do The Needs Of Extension/4-H Compare To Those Of Other Organizations?, Keith G. Diem
The Journal of Extension
An online Master's degree in Youth Development Leadership offered by Clemson University serves students nationally with the goal of using a multi-disciplinary approach "to prepare professionals for best practices in positive youth development." A nationwide needs assessment was conducted so that plans to improve and expand the program will meet the needs of the youth development profession. A variety of findings proved beneficial for determining similarities and differences among leaders of 4-H programs and other youth development organizations as well as implications for the types of degrees that would be most valuable for contemporary youth development professionals.