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David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality ·  INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality ·  INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH. Housekeeping. Materials Bathroom location Take care of yourself (eat, drink, stretch, etc.) Please silence your cell phone.

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David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality ·  INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

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  1. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  2. Housekeeping • Materials • Bathroom location • Take care of yourself (eat, drink, stretch, etc.) • Please silence your cell phone David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  3. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  4. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  5. The Active-Participatory Approach and the Youth Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Yes, all of it! David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  6. The Essence of the Active-Participatory Approach Young people can thrive when they feel SAFE and SUPPORTED to LEARN and LEAD. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  7. The Essence of the Active-Participatory Approach Young people can thrive when they feel SAFE and SUPPORTED to LEARN and LEAD. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  8. Guiding Principles of the Approach • Promote Safety • Provide Positive Supports • Create Opportunities to Learn • Create Opportunities to Lead David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  9. The Essence of the Active-Participatory Approach Young people can thrive when they feel SAFE and SUPPORTED to LEARN and LEAD. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  10. Promote SAFETY A strong foundation for quality youth work: • Physical Safety • Clean, free from hazards. • Special equipment when needed. • Basic needs taken care of – temperature, ventilation, lighting, food. • Emotional Safety • Structure and routines. • Consistent response to conflict. • Proactive policies to promote inclusion and integration. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  11. Provide Positive SUPPORTS Establish strong relationships: • Positive, meaningful relationships. • between youth and adults. • among youth. • Developmental needs. • Asking appropriate questions. • Providing appropriate guidance. • Meet youth where they are. • Acknowledge their interests and experience. • Pay attention to changing moods and emerging abilities. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  12. Create Opportunities to LEARN Improve skills through guided practice: • Adults as facilitators • Youth knowledge and experience is essential. • Adult knowledge and experience is essential. • Partnership between youth and adults. • Skill-building • Clear learning objectives and effective practice. • Different types of skills: cognitive, social, emotional. David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  13. Create Opportunities to LEAD Increase youth engagement: • Youth Input • Ownership of rules and expectations • Constant feedback loop • Self-determination • Supporting confidence in autonomy and decisions • Promoting self-evaluation • Responsibility • Shared with adults and peers • Age-appropriate David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  14. The Active-Participatory Approach and the Youth Work Methods David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

  15. Thank you! • Lingering Questions? • Evaluations • Contact Us… 124 Pearl Street Suite 601Ypsilanti, MI 48197734.961.6900 comments@cypq.org David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality · INTRO TO THE ACTIVE-PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

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