Perceptions held by superintendents, principals, and teachers of the South Carolina 4-H in-school education program

The study investigated perceptions held by public school personnel of the South Carolina program with respect to 4-H curriculum, state 4-H program objectives, utilization of teachers as volunteers, the Extension agent's role, school personnel involvement in planning 4-H programs, use of communications media and certain aspects of utilizing volunteers from outside the school, and whether the perceptions varied in relation to the respondent's school type, school setting, and the person's own prior 4-H experience. The research design was survey research with a mailed questionnaire. The target populations were superintendents, principals and teachers of South Carolina public schools. The statistical analysis included the chi-square test of independence. Data showed that elements of the 4-H program are frequently observed by public school personnel.