1. A Teacher Is A Person Who…  Creates a positive atmosphere for learning.  Selects the concept for teaching (and/or helps others learn how to do so)  Involves group members  Ties the concept being taught to life situations

2. Leadership Styles Autocratic Democratic Laissez-faire

3. Moving Toward Group Centered Decisions (handout)

4. Principles Of Learning Warm & accepting atmosphere Self-determined goals Different abilities Motivation Active involvement Self-evaluation

5. Teaching A Skill Break task into small steps Explain/do at the same time Let members try new skill Use praise If person doesn’t get it the first time – try again Build on previous learned skills Allow for questions

6. Additional Techniques Discussion Groups Field Trips and Tours Panels Role Playing Home Visits Educational Games

7. Teaching Tools Presentations Judging Skill-a-thon Quiz Bowls

8. Ways To Learn Reading-----------------10% Hearing-----------------20% Seeing-------------------30% Hearing & Seeing-----50% Saying-------------------70% Saying & Doing--------90%

9. 4-H: Life-Skills Program The mission of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self- directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is not reached through one activity or event, but rather through a number of activities that relate to the total concept of youth development.

10. 4-H: Life-Skills Program Leadership Activities Utilization of resources marketing of program or self growth in personal development communication skills planning/evaluation self- confidence. Public Presentations Self-confidence, poise self- esteem communication skills, planning, organizing, research techniques, learning to teach. Judging Contests Decision making, independent thinking, communication skills, terminology, responsibility. Record Keeping Financial management, planning, communication skills, accountability, goal setting. 4-H Club Concept Parliamentary procedure, committee work, community service, working with others, recreation, sense of belonging. Fairs Sportsmanship, time management, working with others, leadership, sharing, responsibility. 4-H Project Responsibility, gaining skills/knowledge, learning/teaching, possible careers, financial responsibility. Rewards Gaining skills & knowledge, growth in personal development, awards for accomplishments, motivation, trying. Cross-Cultural Programming (International, National, State, Local), understanding of cultures, customs, and current events, working with others, growth in personal development, appreciation of own culture & others values.

11. Further Resources Newsletters Learning Kits Publications, WSU & National Video Library Copying

12. Thank You and Good Luck!

13. Helping You Put Knowledge To Work