Middle and High School Strand

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Middle and High School Strand

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Course Descriptions

 

Youth Development -

This course is modeled after the COMMUNITY NETWORK FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (CNYD) Best Practice research based model. Participants will understand key components of positive group dynamics, safety, ladders of leadership, skill building and much more. With this knowledge, participants will be able to implement these components and be able to evaluate their program’s youth development culture.

 

Project-Based Learning -

In this hands-on course, participants will experience the effects of each of the mechanics from the Buck Institute of Education Project-Based Learning Model.  Through interactive group work, participants will understand the process of PBL to design their program clubs and service learning projects to ultimate create awareness and a sense of accomplishment, reflection and celebration in the youth they serve.

 

 Academic Support -

Participants will learn how to create an environment of learning and support through positive adult-youth relationships. They will walk away with strategies that cultivate these positive relationships while supporting the youth with homework assistance, tutoring, time management and post-secondary education pathways.

 

21st Century Skill Sets -

In this engaging course, participants will learn and experience the components of 21st Century Skills Sets and how they can prepare their youth for the competitive workforce environment.  This course will provide an awareness of the need to integrate cooperative learning, sequential thinking, critical thinking, group work and communication skills into our after school programs.

 

S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) -

Take STEM projects to the next level! With the addition of ART, this interactive course will teach participants the importance and components of S.T.E.A.M. and how to set up the youth in their program to compete globally in the 21st century workforce. They will experience first hand the excitement and benefits of S.T.E.A.M. project-based learning and will have the foundation to implement activities and projects as soon as they return to their program.

 

Safety and Privacy within Social Networks, Cell Phone and Internet Usage -

Digital access has redefined the way teens communicate. Be part of the ongoing dialogue on this hot teen topic and learn about Best Practices around Internet usage, texting and social networking. Explore methods of using positive Youth Development principles to help teens create healthy practices as they navigate their digital world. You will also have the opportunity to hear from teens about their experiences with the Internet, their cell phones and their social networks

 

 

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