4-H Project Development
Portfolios
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

• Engage participants with a variety of tools to assist in developing a 4-H program for junior and senior 4-H'ers that lends itself to project development including
– putting youth in charge of their project development,
– tips for including project activities into regular meetings
– resources available to aid youth in expanding their learning beyond the basics
• Share information to assist in preparing reports of work completed (portfolios)
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Are you helping these happen?
• are teaching tools for developing desirable character traits and life skills
• teach youth to help one’s self and also help others
• provide real experiences in making decisions
• are age appropriate & flexible for individual development
• include intrinsic & extrinsic rewards
• lends itself to project development including
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

• 4-H’er driven
• it’s what the 4-H’er likes to & wants to do
• Goal setting
• today, next week, next month
• Build on interests
• Pick a project not a presentation
• Quality, Quantity & Variety
• Set apart from everyone else
• Process vs Activity
• Not just stuff to do
• Portfolios are a reporting tool
• not the end result of the work
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

It’s The Things You Do
• Activities
– Practice to proficiency
– You’re the expert…what makes it YOUR project
• Learning
– Tours + Interviews every time
– Workshops
– Media
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

It’s Showing Others What You Know
• Presentations
– Speeches, demonstrations, formal & informal talks, reports
• Exhibits
– Tri board, posters,
• Classes
• Service
• Leadership
– Project Clubs, Mentoring, Other sharing
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Hey, You’re not the Participant Here
• Any club, organization or group—not just 4-H
• Teaching, leading, helping
• Age appropriate
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

For your club, your community, your country & your world
• Any organization or group
• Leader or participant
• Not helping your own family
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

It’s Simply Everything Else
• Other clubs or groups you are a member of
• Other 4-H activities where you’re not in a leadership role
• Other activities of interest
• Awards & Recognition
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Making it Relevant & Fun
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Making it Relevant & Fun
• Building into Club Meetings
– Presentations in a pinch
– Service of the Month
– Roll call, Report Out
– Chris Clover’s Program of the Month
– Poster Mania
• Who’s in Charge-putting 4-H’ers first
• Day Camp, Fun Day, Summer Activities
• MGBI~Report Out
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Essential Elements
Belonging Independence
Generosity
Mastery
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Visit the
Nursing
Home
• Interview Director
• Visit Residents
Plan a Service
Project for
NH Residents
• Recruit help
• Make decorations
• Visit home & hang door knockers & decor
Interview older citizens
• Record memories of community
• Write a news article
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

If You’re Not Careful You Might Learn Something
• Build a Book Group Activity
• Peer Pressure
• What’s in it for You?
• One on One
• Parents/Teacher Orientation
• Teamwork Works
• It’s in the Message
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

If you want to go to
DPA this year, you
MUST have your portfolio turned in by
December 15 th !
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H

Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist jwj4h@uga.edu
Georgia 4-H