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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Oklahoma State University

205 4-H Youth Development, Stillwater, OK 74078

(405) 744-5390 (405)744-6522 – fax

Volunteer Development

Information Sheet

I, Karla Knoepfli, Associate Extension Specialist 4-H Volunteer Development at Oklahoma State University invited you to participate in a brief survey regarding your level of comfort with core information regarding 4-H Youth Development efforts. Participation is requested because you have been involved in two or more volunteer continuing education lessons part of £Unit 1 - This is 4-H, ý Unit 2 – Getting the Most Out of 4-H or £Unit 3 – Ready, Set Volunteer.

Please review the following information and ask any questions before choosing to participate in the survey.

The Study: The purpose of this survey is to determine your perceived level of understanding prior to and after participating in a series of 2-4 lessons from 4-H Volunteer Core Competencies, £ Unit 1 - This is 4-H, ý Unit 2 – Getting the Most Out of 4-H or £Unit 3 – Ready, Set Volunteer. Volunteer responses will be compiled to determine knowledge, skills, and behavioral changes that may have been the result of participating in programs. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete – via hardcopy administered on site or on line via Qualtrics.

Risks and Benefits: There are no known risks associated with this project which are greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life. There are no direct benefits or tangible rewards for participating in the study.

Voluntary Participation: Participation is completely voluntary – feel free not to do the survey, skip any questions or stop at any time. The decision to participate/not to participate will not affect a current or future relationship with Oklahoma State University or the Oklahoma 4-H program.

Confidentiality: Survey records will be kept private and are not tied back to any one individual. Research records will be stored securely and only researchers (state and district staff) and individuals (county educators) responsible for research oversight will have access to any written results summarizing group findings.

The consent process and data collection will be observed by research oversight staff responsible for safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of people who participate in research.

Opting Out: Participation is voluntary and you may opt out simply by not completing the survey.

Contacts: The survey will be administered by county OSU Extension personnel under the supervision of the State 4-H Office. You may ask the local staff any questions or you can reach me, Karla Knoepfli, at (405) 744-5394 or karla.knoepfli@okstate.edu. If you have questions about your rights as a research volunteer, contact OSU IRB office at 405-744-3377 or by email irb@okstate.edu and reference the IRB # AG-19-57.

Participant Rights: I understand that my participation is voluntary, that there is no penalty for refusal to participate.

Karla Knoepfli

Associate Extension Specialist

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

District

Southeast

Northeast

West

County

Gender

Male
Female

Type of Volunteer

Certified Volunteer

4-H Parent

Non-Certified Volunteer

Teen Certified Volunteer

Oklahoma 4-H is dedicated to providing our volunteers with information and training that will help them be better 4-H parents, volunteers and leaders in the local, county and state 4-H program. Following a one year period of Parent-Volunteer education addressing topics and statements listed below, what do you believe was your level of understand at the beginning of the year versus your level of understanding at the end of the year?

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Oklahoma 4-H is dedicated to providing our volunteers with information and training that will help them be better 4-H parents, volunteers and leaders in the local, county and state 4-H program. <strong>Following a one year</strong> period of Parent-Volunteer education addressing topics and statements listed below, what do you believe was your level of understand at the beginning of the year versus your level of understanding at the end of the year?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of this program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
The goals and objectives of 4 - H Projects?
Increased understanding of project work in the development of the child?

Selecting a 4-H Project

Selecting a 4-H Project
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of this program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
How to guide members an families in the selection of projects?
How to effectively develop projects based on the member'd level of experience in the 4-H program?

Life skills development through the project

Life skills development through the project
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my Knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of this program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
The difference in a "skill" and "life skill"?
Life skills developed through 4-H experiences?
Of how to integrate life skill development into subject matter content?

4-H Project Work

4-H Project Work
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of the program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
The difference in "Project Work" and "Project"?
The effectiveness of the learning process through the application of the Cone of Experience?
Of the relevance of planning and working the plan in 4-H project work?
The effectiveness of applying the planning process to any level of the 4-H experience?
Understands the parent's role in 4-H project work?

4-H Public Speaking

4-H Public Speaking
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my Knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of the program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowldge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
Of the purpose for providing public speaking opportunities through the 4-H experience?
The importance of teaching the process of how to develop an oral presentation?
The structure (introduction, body, conclusion) for organizing an oral presentation?

4-H Activities and Events

4-H Activities and Events
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of the program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
Of the purpose for 4-H activities and events?
The process for preparing for an activity or an event?
Of the forms of 4-H recognition and the purpose for each?
The purpose for evaluation and how to use it constructively?

4-H Evaluation and Recognition

4-H Evaluation and Recognition
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of the program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
Of the forms of 4-H recognition and the purpose of each?
The purpose for evaluation and how to use it constructively?
How to effectively use the judging process as a teaching technique
Life skills developed through the judging experience?

Record Keeping

Record Keeping
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge level was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of the program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
That a record book is a record of the 4-H Project Work planned and carried out of over the past year?
How Project Work is planned, organized, and reported?

Leading A 4-H Project Group

Leading A 4-H Project Group
	Column 1 - BEFORE At the beginning of the program year I believe my knowledge was...?				Column 2 - AFTER At the end of the program year my knowledge of each topic is now...?


	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent	No Knowledge	Low	Good	Excellent
Of the project leader's role?
How to organize materials and experiences to effectively lead a project group?
The relevance of self-evaluation of the project leaders progress with the group?
Stronger families participation and interest?
The benefits of certified volunteers?

We want to provide education that is best for you. Please answer the following statements.

My Learning Style -- How do each of these work for you?

We want to provide education that is best for you. Please answer the following statements. <div>My Learning Style -- How do each of these work for you? </div>
	Click to write Column 1


	Good for me	Not good for me
I learn best reading information through Newsletters, a Self - Study Course, the Internet, Fact Sheets, and Brochures.
I learn best by seeing examples through displays, signs, posters, and videos.
I learn best experiencing information through programs and workshops with other people.

Which way of receiving information will make you a stronger 4-H parent, volunteer or leader? CHECK ONE:

Below, list topics you would like to receive more information or training on at the county level.