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California Afterschool Network

California Afterschool Network. Understanding Today’s “Youth Culture”. “Youth Influencing Forces” Comparison Study. Univ. of Minn. – 1950’s. MEE Corp. – 2000. 1. Home. 1. Peers. 2. School. 2. Music. 3. Church. 3. Television. California Afterschool Network. Y outh C ultural

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California Afterschool Network

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  1. California Afterschool Network Understanding Today’s “Youth Culture”

  2. “Youth Influencing Forces” Comparison Study Univ. of Minn. – 1950’s • MEE Corp. – 2000 1. Home 1. Peers 2. School 2. Music 3. Church 3. Television

  3. California Afterschool Network Youth Cultural Competence

  4. Youth Cultural Competence What is YCC? Plain and simple, YCC is the ability to understand the social, emotional & mental dynamics of adolescent youth and their development. For example; during the adolescent years youth become more aware and conscious of self-image; the way they dress, the way they talk, who they hang out with, etc. The understanding of these dynamics paired with how we engage and interact w/ them – can significantly increase our ability to motivate and inspire them.

  5. Youth Cultural Competence Youth Development and Research Fund (YDRF) www.ydrf.com

  6. Youth Cultural Competence “Rhodes Scholar, Jay Macleod suggests that teachers/youth workers need not have a black belt in karate, place a premium on machismo, swear in class, or have working-class roots like most students, however, they must be prepared to validate the identities that their students have taken on as part of growing up” - Countering the Urban Influence

  7. Youth Cultural Competence Why YCC? “The Business Model” ASP = Business Services = Product Students = Consumers Funding = Profit Consumer x Product = Profit Or Student x Services = Funding

  8. Youth Cultural Competence Why YCC? • According to Business Weekly – • 3 Keys to Business Success… • Know what you do (and what you don’t do) • * Broaden the vision, narrow the focus • 2. Manage your cash flow (very closely) • 3. Know who it is you serve (and focus on them intensely)

  9. Youth Cultural Competence Why YCC? • In Afterschool Programs… • Their interests drive our attendance! • Their attendance drives our funding! • Our funding drives our jobs! • Our jobs…drive the future!

  10. Who am I? 1 3 2 4 6 5

  11. Youth Cultural Competence Teen Smart Name the current music artist/s who perform the following songs: 1. Hip Hop Category: “Empire State of Mind” 2. Pop Category: “Sexy Chick” 3. Alternative Category: “Use Somebody” 4. R&B Category: “Hard”

  12. Youth Cultural Competence Teen Smart • Please define the following “teen” expressions: • “Breezy” • “Scrap” • “Jerkin’” • “Ghost Ridin”

  13. What’s Going on in There; Understanding Adolescent Brain Development Presented by: Lori A. Hoffner Speaker~Trainer~Consultant Supporting CommUnity, Inc. www.SupportingCommUnity.com Lori@SupportingCommUnity.com 720-353-2863

  14. Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for you and Your Teen. David Walsh, Ph.D.

  15. The Adolescent Brain • Relies greatly on the early childhood experience/development • Is dealing w/ fastest point of “human growth” • Working hard to make the shift from “concrete” to “abstract” thinking • Is blossoming…but needs to lots of pruning • Experiencing “windows of opportunity” • Experiencing “windows of sensitivity” • Myelination (insulating of nerve cells) • Major Hormonal Surges

  16. The Adolescent Brain (con’t) • Major Mood Swings • Major Energy Swings • Teenage “laziness” • Sleep Rhythms

  17. Non-Productive Things to Say to an Adolescent “What were you thinking” “Act your age” “Grow up”

  18. It is normal for an adolescent to… • Argue for the sake of arguing • Jump to conclusions • Be self-centered • Constantly find fault in the adult’s position • Be overly dramatic

  19. Youth Cultural Competence YOUTH CULTURAL COMPETENCE • Youth Involvement • Positive Peer Influence • Youth Popular Culture A system-wide set of principles and practices that promote an increased understanding and appreciation of youth involvement, youth popular culture, and positive peer influence; and utilizes these mechanisms to promote academic & personal achievement.

  20. Youth Involvement

  21. Positive Peer Influence Columbia University researchers Peter Bearman and Hannah Bruckner identify five levels of adolescent peer relationships: 1:single best friends 2:immediate friendship circle 3:larger peer group (sub-cultures) 4:leading school crowd 5:the entire school/community

  22. Utilizing the Power of Peer Influence Peer Leaders: Ricky, Veronica & Martin Peer Followers: Johnny, Sally, Lawrence Deanna, Tanya & Felix STEP 4: Create an on-going structure of “feeling” that works to continuously “validate” their participation STEP 1: Engage heavily, build rapport, establish trust and mutual respect STEP 2: Offer “desirable” opportunity to lead positive/productive initiative or act (may require an incentive) STEP 3: Utilize their influence on their peers strategically to recruit the interest of others

  23. Youth Popular Culture If Corporate America is doing it…why aren’t we? (Skippy Commercial)

  24. Youth Popular Culture • Research has shown when adults devalue the cultural interests/identity of a young person, they are in fact devaluing that young person him/herself. • So in a society where so many young people are willing to die for the ambiguous concept of “respect,” why would we think they would take their educational opportunities serious when they are “disrespected” by adults in the educational environment constantly??

  25. The Youth Engagement Initiative “8-Track” Programs in a MP3 World

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