The 4H Recognition Model
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The 4-H Recognition Model is a comprehensive plan that acknowledges positive learning behaviors in young people. The model is designed to meet the needs, interests, and aspirations of young people from different backgrounds and life experiences.
The 4-H recognition program includes five types of accomplishments or goals. Each goal is unique in the way it motivates young people and recognizes their achievements. The five types of accomplishments 4-H measures for recognition are:
- Participation in educational experiences ||
- Progress toward self-set goals ||
- Achieving standards of excellence ||
- Excelling in peer competition ||
- Excelling in cooperation within a group ||
Awards and Recognition
Those of you who attended the September family fun night heard Dr. Mary talk about the new Florida recognition model for 4-H members and clubs. We will be implementing these programs as the 4-H year progresses. This month we feature one of the components of the model:
Achieving Standards of Excellence
Recognizing accomplishments of self-set goals involves comparison of a product or behavior to a standard of excellence. This involves recognition of how accomplishments compare with set standards and is an external form of recognition. Accomplishments that are recognized include behavior, product preparation, skills, and/or knowledge.
1. The standard of success comes from an outside source or specialist and serves as a measuring stick. Recognition is determined by how closely performance matches set standards.
2. To use this form of recognition, standards must be clearly defined. Adults must ensure that youth re well-informed about them.
3. Recognition based on a set of standards is not a comparison of one person’s performance to another’s. Judges must be well-informed of the standards. They must be impartial and be diligent about not comparing work to that of other youth.
4. Standards measurement involves a judging system and rating categories are often used. 4-H uses a ribbon placement system in recognizing the achieving of a standard of performance. A blue ribbon indicates accomplishment. A red ribbon indicates a rank of “needs improvement” and a white ribbon indicates a “needs more effort” ranking.
We will be offering new awards this year at our year end awards banquet based on club and member performance standards. Registered members can earn Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Emerald Clover awards based on the performance standards that will be used throughout the state. You will want to get a copy of the standards now in order to keep records throughout the year. Check it all out at http://4h.ifas.ufl.edu/FacultyStaffOnly/index.htm
Clubs can be recognized too. Club performance standards are also described at the website. You can download your own forms, or call our office for copies of the standards for your age group.
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