Career education in 4-H projects: The relationships between project leaders teaching style and selected characteristics and their perceptions for the role of career education in 4-H projects

The purpose of the study was to determine if a relationship exists between teaching styles of 4-H project leaders and their preferences for career education skills to integrate into 4-H project learning experiences. Findings indicate that 4-H project leaders felt that five particular career skills should be included in project teaching. These were: good work habits, the value of work to self and society; self understanding in relation to opportunities in the world of work; skills related to the productive use of leisure time; ways to make work more enjoyable and meaningful. 4-H leaders did not feel they should teach, as part of their regular project efforts: career decision making skills, basic skills in math and communications, economics, sex equity in the world of work, and skills useful in finding and holding jobs.