Abstract
Educator professional development in the 4-H Youth Development Program needs improvement. Lesson study, an iterative and educator-centered approach to professional development, has proven to be effective in school-based settings; however, research on the model in youth development programs is limited. The present study investigated the use of lesson study with professional Cooperative Extension staff, adult 4-H volunteers, and teenage 4-H volunteers in different 4-H contexts in 3 state programs. Findings revealed improvements in educators data-driven decision-making, content knowledge, lesson planning and implementation, and social connections across all contexts. To work effectively within the 4-H context, however, some adaptations to the model were necessary.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 131-154 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Journal | Journal of Youth Development |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Keywords
- 4-H
- Communities of practice
- Lesson study
- Professional development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Life-span and Life-course Studies