Informing Practice through Professional Development: An Interstate Urban Programming Study Tour
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| Title: | Informing Practice through Professional Development: An Interstate Urban Programming Study Tour |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Vernelle Mitchell-Hawkins, Deborah Dietrich |
| Source: | Journal of Youth Development. 2022 17(3):58-69. |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-2278; e-mail: cupress@clemson.edu; Web site: www.clemson.edu/press |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Faculty Development, Urban Programs, Interstate Programs, Extension Agents, Extension Education, Youth Programs, Teaching Methods, Program Attitudes, Program Improvement, Disproportionate Representation, Urban Areas, Partnerships in Education, Universities, Youth Clubs, Adolescent Development, Youth |
| Geographic Terms: | Pennsylvania, Maryland |
| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
| Abstract: | Southeast Pennsylvania 4-H Extension educators identified a need for professional development in order to further develop current urban 4-H programs. The expectation was that increased awareness and knowledge would lead to increased skills competency in planning, implementing, and evaluating urban 4-H youth development programs. An interstate professional development program was developed to inform practitioners on positive youth development in urban communities. The 2-day program included on-site observations of urban programs and professional development on best practices. The event was scheduled as a study tour that involved intentional focus on practical applications of research theory for informal education. The Penn State Extension 4-H Urban Study Tour included on-site observations, program development, and networking leading to the successful development of action plans for local implementation. The program was evaluated for impact using pre- and post-tour survey tools. Results suggest that the participants gained value from the professional development study tour, thus similar opportunities may be warranted. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1458884 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Southeast Pennsylvania 4-H Extension educators identified a need for professional development in order to further develop current urban 4-H programs. The expectation was that increased awareness and knowledge would lead to increased skills competency in planning, implementing, and evaluating urban 4-H youth development programs. An interstate professional development program was developed to inform practitioners on positive youth development in urban communities. The 2-day program included on-site observations of urban programs and professional development on best practices. The event was scheduled as a study tour that involved intentional focus on practical applications of research theory for informal education. The Penn State Extension 4-H Urban Study Tour included on-site observations, program development, and networking leading to the successful development of action plans for local implementation. The program was evaluated for impact using pre- and post-tour survey tools. Results suggest that the participants gained value from the professional development study tour, thus similar opportunities may be warranted. |
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| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
