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Getting and Using Youth Input. Training to Go. Objectives. Help shift to a facilitation role for project based learning Explore techniques for facilitating youth input and discussion Identify steps for youth input in PBL. Why Youth Input?. What do children and youth learn when:
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Getting and Using Youth Input Training to Go
Objectives • Help shift to a facilitation role for project based learning • Explore techniques for facilitating youth input and discussion • Identify steps for youth input in PBL
Why Youth Input? What do children and youth learn when: • Their input is taken seriously • They make decisions • They contribute to planning • Have real responsibilities for implementation ?
What do Youth Learn? • 21st Century Skills in Action • Critical thinking • Leadership • Self-direction • Creativity • Problem-solving • Accountability • Communication • Teamwork What do children and youth learn when: • Their input is taken seriously • They make decisions • They contribute to planning • Have real responsibilities for implementation
Facilitating Youth InputDiscussion • Leading vs. Facilitating • Challenges • Good facilitation • Discussion guidelines
Facilitating Youth InputDiscussion Challenges • Expect challenges • Prepare with techniques • Practice and discuss with peers • Equip youth with techniques
Youth Input Takes Practice! What does it look like? Role play
Next Steps • Current projects with youth input • Learning from experience • Identify techniques to try • Strategies for support and follow-up • Timeline