This descriptive study was to assess the perceived level of competence among 4-H agents in Mississippi. Based on the 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competency Model (Stone & Rennekamp, 2004). Staff felt most competent in the areas of current youth issues, career opportunities for youth, and family structures/relationships. Staff felt least competent in the area of mental development of youth. No one identified themselves as an expert in any area.
BT - Journal of Human Sciences and Extension C6 - Louisiana State University DA - 06/2013 IS - 1 LA - eng N2 -This descriptive study was to assess the perceived level of competence among 4-H agents in Mississippi. Based on the 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge, and Competency Model (Stone & Rennekamp, 2004). Staff felt most competent in the areas of current youth issues, career opportunities for youth, and family structures/relationships. Staff felt least competent in the area of mental development of youth. No one identified themselves as an expert in any area.
PY - 2013 SP - 31 EP - 48 T2 - Journal of Human Sciences and Extension TI - 4-H youth development professionals' perceptions of youth development core competencies UR - https://www.jhseonline.com/article/view/665 VL - 1 ER -