*See below for more detailed description of the methods trainings.

Final Day- Reflection & Presentations

August 7, 2012

9:00 AM- 4:30 PM

Discussions and follow up to trainee’s efforts to implement the methods introduced throughout the academy. Trainees will also present what they have worked on. Additional topics will include evaluation and strategy/methods determined based on participant needs.

Trainees who attend all the sessions and complete activities will receive

·         A binder complete with workbooks for each of the training topics covered

·         A certificate for 38 hours of training

For More Information Contact

www.aydc.org

thomas@aydc.org  

907.602.0569

Active Learning – Do you know the difference between active learning and “hands-on” learning?  Giving youth materials is just the beginning.  This interactive workshop introduces the “ingredients” of active learning, explains the role that active learning plays in the experiential learning cycle, and helps participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth.

Ask-Listen-Encourage - Learn strategies to communicate with youth in a way that makes them feel supported and heard.  This interactive workshop introduces various communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships.  Participants will learn how to ask more effective questions, to listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than praise.           

Building Community – This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of activities designed to support the community building process. Building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults is essential for youth to learn and develop as individuals. 

Cooperative Learning – Cooperative learning is an excellent way to nurture youth leadership, build community, and keep things fun.  This interactive workshop will equip participants with grouping strategies and ways to think about building cooperative learning into any program offering.

Planning and Reflection – This interactive workshop will introduce participants to powerful and easy to use methods that promote youth engagement in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and projects.  Learn strategies to engage youth in the critical life skills of planning and reflection and be more intentional about including planning and reflection strategies into your daily routine and activities. 

Reframing Conflict – This workshop introduces participants to the High/Scope step-by-step model for reframing conflict as well as general principles of conflict resolution.  Participants will practice using new skills to turn a conflict situation into an opportunity for growth.

Structure and Clear Limits – Learn skills to prevent chaos in a youth environment without stifling youth’s positive energy.  Youth need structure and clear limits in order to feel safe. Participants will analyze the level of structure in their programs and practice identifying and maintaining clear limits.

Teen Advisory Council/ Youth in Governance – This course you will learn about key ingredients for creating dynamic youth-driven programs for teens.  We will explore ways to engage youth in providing voice into organizational governance and program development.

Youth Voice – Are you providing young people with authentic, meaningful choices throughout your program?  Does your program reflect the input of the youth involved?  Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and organizational levels.  This workshop will emphasize the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth, and nurturing youth leadership.  This interactive workshop is focused on providing meaningful choice within activities and opportunities for youth input within the youth program itself.