Abstract
The 4-H Youth Development Program can play an important role in targeting improved science literacy among urban youth in the U. S. However, 4-H volunteers must be trained effectively in order to be competent in their roles as science educators, and existing methods of volunteer training in urban areas are inadequate. Lesson study, a professional development model for educators that uses a constructivist approach to learning, is a viable option. Lesson study occurs within the context of the specific learning setting, takes place incrementally over extended periods of time, and has been shown to be effective.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Article number | 4IAW2 |
| Journal | Journal of Extension |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Aug 1 2008 |
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Volunteer development in 4-H : Constructivist considerations to improve youth science literacy in urban areas. / Smith, Martin.
In: Journal of Extension, Vol. 46, No. 4, 4IAW2, 01.08.2008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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