Marion County Demonstration Site
Educational Goals and Objectives
The central goal of the Oregon Outreach
demonstration sites is to expand the participation of Latino children
and families in educational programming that focuses on the development
of knowledge, skills, and competencies that will lead to roles as participating,
productive, and caring adults. Specific educational goals and objectives
have been developed at each site to further define the central goal as
it applies to local needs and assets.
The list of educational goals and objectives is considered to be a "working
document" and is modified and refined as the program matures. It
is designed to communicate a shared understanding of the program's focus
and content, keep program activities on target and consistent with the
identified focus and content, and provide direction for assessing
program outcomes. It further offers a resource to draw upon
in developing plans of work, designing or evaluating curriculum materials,
preparing supplemental funding proposals, recruiting potential collaborators,
and soliciting community support.
The educational goals and objectives for the Marion County Demonstration
Site appear below. (For a summary of program results related to these
goals and objectives, see key
outcomes.)
Goals
Discussion of the findings from the local needs and assets analysis led
to the development of three goals relating to educational programming:
- Latino youth will develop skills and competencies that will enhance
their school performance and contribute to their remaining in school
through high school graduation.
- Latino youth will learn and apply knowledge and skills that will
be assets in their future jobs and careers and facilitate their involvement
in community activities.
- Latino youth will gain understanding and experience support that
will contribute to a positive sense of self and enable them to envision
a bright future.
Objectives
The program goals are being addressed using the following objectives
to design, deliver, and evaluate educational programming. Included in
the parentheses are some descriptors of program content relating to each
objective. Examples of learning activities supporting each objective are
also identified.
Through their participation in program activities, Latino youth will:
- Gain knowledge, skills, and experience related to various subject
matter such as horticulture, expressive arts, home economics, and bicycle
mechanics.
Supporting activities: Youth are involved in 4-H projects and
activities relating to their interests. 4-H curriculum materials are
resources for subject matter and learning activities.
- Learn and practice decision making, problem solving, and goal setting
skills. (Consensus building, conflict management, group process)
Supporting activities: In the garden project, youth make decisions
about the design of the community garden, what will be planted, how
the work will be done, and so on. Problem solving techniques are used
to deal with various management practices such as pest control and fertilizer
application. As other projects are introduced, comparable activities
will be incorporated within the context of the subject matter.
- Learn to work with others in a team setting. (Cooperation, group process,
and interacting with peers and adults)
Supporting activities: Youth are involved in decision making
in a community club setting and work as a team to plan, prepare, plant,
care for, and enjoy the community garden. As other projects are added,
the same model will be applied.
- Develop and apply leadership skills. (Taking responsibility, volunteering,
public speaking, assisting group process)
Supporting activities: In the garden project, youth assume responsibility
for aspects of garden care and other activities supporting the group.
Other voluntary activities are introduced as group members gain experience
(examples include public speaking opportunities, peer teaching, and
leadership training events. The same model will be applied for other
subject matter introduced.
- Become involved in community service. (Learning to help others, sharing
what you have learned, opportunities for community service activities)
Supporting activities: Youth are involved in community service
activities as part of their community club experience. Larger scale
activities are introduced as youth gain experience.
- Strengthen positive character traits (Caring, nurturing, trustworthiness,
generosity, respect for self and others).
Supporting activities: Individual and group activities from character
development curricula are reviewed, and appropriate activities are selected
and incorporated into ongoing program offerings.
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