Youth Leader Manual - 4-H Ontario

4-H ONTARIO | YOUTH LEADER PROJECT | SELECTING ACTIVITIES116. RETENTIONHow much the Members remember (retain) depends on how they receive thematerial. From the following chart you can see how much more informationmembers will retain if they have a chance to “do and say” rather than just “hear.”METHOD RETENTION EXAMPLESReadingHearingHearingHearing and SeeingSayingSaying and DoingMembers will retain 10%of what they read.Members will retain 20%of what they hear.Members will retain 30%of what they see.Members will retain 50%of what they see andhear.Members will retain 70%of what they personallyexplain.Members will retain90% of what they arepersonally involved insaying and doing.Members’ manual, factsheets, handouts.Lectures, speakers,having someone readinformation out loud.Exhibits, posters,illustrations.Watching videos,demonstrations,powerpoint, tours.Discussion groups,judging, presenting orexpressing ideas.Practice, explore,demonstrate, build.