Hooking the Portfolio Process

1. Hooking the Portfolio Process

2. The Portfolio Process • Portfolios record 4-H’ers accomplishments in a project, leadership, community service & other activities for one year (January 1-December 31) • Portfolios are scored separate from the demonstration and are broad based in focus • Portfolio scores are 40% of a juniors final score & 50% of a seniors

3. Why Fish in the First Place?Project Work, Leadership & Service…… • are teaching tools for developing desirable character traits and life skills • teach youth to help one’s self and also help others • provide real experiences in making decisions • are age appropriate & flexible for individual development • include intrinsic & extrinsic rewards

4. The Cone of Experience Hear-See-Do Hear-See Hear 80-90% 50% 20% Effectiveness of learning increases as move moves up the cone

5. The Portfolio Tacklebox-Juniors • Standard Cover • Available online • 2 pages of Accomplishments • 1 page of Supporting Material

6. The Portfolio Tacklebox-Seniors • 1 page Cover Letter • 2 pages of Accomplishments • 2 pages of Supporting Material • 1 Certification Page • Available online in the 4-H Project & Awards Guidebook under Senior Projects • Submitted in standard “cover/folder” • Order forms on line (www.georgia4h.org)

7. Rating the Catch • Each Section of the Score Sheet rated 1 to 10 • 1 -2 needs improvement • 3-5 average • 6-8 good • 8.25-10 excellent • Converted to % thru computer program • Each 4-H’er receives 2 portfolio scores for a possible: 200 points (senior) 160 points (junior)

8. Portfolio Score Sheet-Junior • Background Information 5% • Main Project Work 25% • Main Project Sharing/Helping 20% • Leadership 15% • Community Service/Citizenship 15% • Other 4-H Activities 10% • Other Activities 5% • Supporting Material 5%

9. Portfolio Score Sheet-Senior • Main Project Work 20% • Main Project Sharing/Helping 30% • Leadership 20% • Community Service /Citizenship 20% • Other Activities 10%

10. Fins, Gills, Flippers....What does it all mean? • Project Work: The Stuff that’s done • Activities • Practice to proficiency • Learning • Classes • Workshops • Tours • Interviews

11. Fins, Gills, Flippers....What does it all mean? • Project Sharing & Helping • The 4-H’er in the specialist…he/she teaches ‘em stuff • Presentations • Demos, speeches, talks, informal & formal • Exhibits • Tri board, posters • Classes • Service • Making a difference in the community • Other Leadership • Project clubs, mentoring, leading

12. Fins, Gills, Flippers....What does it all mean? • Leadership • In 4-H or other organization • Serve in a leadership role • Not just a participant

13. Fins, Gills, Flippers....What does it all mean? • Service • With 4-H or individually or with other groups • When a 4-H’er helps his/her community • Not helping his/her own family

14. Fins, Gills, Flippers....What does it all mean? • Other • Everything else • Could include second projects • Could include activities outside 4-H • Could include participation in other 4-H activities

15. To Enter, The Fish (portfolio) Must: • One side of 8 ½ x 11 paper only • Clip art on supporting material ONLY • Colored ink & papers in supporting material ONLY • Margin Requirements • Standard Cover(s) • Signatures

16. Most Often Missed in the Net • 4-H’er driven • Goal setting • Build on interests • Pick a project not a presentation • Quality, Quantity & Variety • Process vs Activity • Portfolios are a reporting tool not the end result of the work