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