Abstract:
Animal evaluation programs are valued forms of extracurricular learning tools for many youth and collegiate students, as many of these programs have been attributed to improved skills and abilities such as confidence, self-esteem, and critical thinking. A survey was designed to assess how participation on a collegiate judging team affected life skills in the area of personal and career development. Survey results found that judging team involvement and experiences helped develop multiple skills in participants such as: learning the value of hard work and dedication to a common goal, learning to be self-assertive, learning to control anxiety, and respecting others' opinions. Additional skills achieved through judging team participation were: improved verbal communication, patience, confidence as a leader, and confidence in social settings, among other skills. These results give further validation to animal judging and evaluation teams and how they can have a profound effect on participants in personal and professional development.
Keywords:
participation in collegiate judging teams, extracurricular activities, student skills
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