Life Skill Development of Oklahoma 4-H Alumni

Abstract

4H-REF-01, an 11-page report by Sarah E. Maass, Carolyn S. Wilken, Joy Jordan, Gerald Cullen, and Nick Place, presents the results of a study assessing the effect of long-term 4-H participation on the development of life-skill competencies, specifically critical thinking, goal setting, communication, cooperation, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, and community service. Published through the UF 4-H Youth Development Program, May 2006.

Using a web project-based learning program to develop Faculty of Education EFL students’ life skills

“…Moreover, Boleman (2004) considered life skills as follows: develop and maintain records, decision-making, ability to relate to others, accept responsibility, self-motivation, build positive selfesteem, develop organizational skills, develop oral communication skills, ability to solve problems, set goals, work in teams, and develop self-discipline. Maass (2006) categorized life skills into teamwork, goal setting, critical thinking, communication, managing feelings, problem solving, cooperation, decision-making, and leadership. Duerden (2012) emphasized the following life skills: communication, critical thinking, decision making, leadership, problem solving, responsible citizenship, self-esteem, selfresponsibility, and collaboration.…”