Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1082962
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Oct
Pages: 7
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Engaging Focus Group Methodology: The 4-H Middle School-Aged Youth Learning and Leading Study
Scott, Siri; Grant, Samantha; Nippolt, Pamela Larson
Journal of Extension, v53 n5 Article 5IAW5 Oct 2015
With young people, discussing complex issues such as learning and leading in a focus group can be a challenge. To help prime youth for the discussion, we created a focus group approach that featured a fun, interactive activity. This article includes a description of the focus group activity, lessons learned, and suggestions for additional applications.
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Middle School Students, Youth Programs, Group Activities, Leadership Training, Teamwork, Mentors, Leadership Qualities, Youth Leaders
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota
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