ERIC Number: EJ953996
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Oct
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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Developing Culturally Responsive Youth Workers
Walter, Ann; Grant, Samantha
Journal of Extension, v49 n5 Article 5FEA9 Oct 2011
Culturally Responsive Youth Work: The Journey Matters is based on the theory that when knowledge and skills are found within the lived experiences and cultural contexts of youth, they are more meaningful and more engaging and are learned more easily (Gay, 2000). The program was evaluated using a retrospective pre-then-post test evaluation and showed significant increases in participants' awareness, knowledge, and skills. Interviews conducted 9 months after the training revealed that most had used the training material but cited the need for more ongoing support, tools, and resources. Recommendations are offered for building culturally responsive youth professionals. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Adolescents, Cultural Context, Culturally Relevant Education, Pretests Posttests, Knowledge Level, Skill Development, Familiarity, Achievement Gains, Interviews, Educational Resources, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Intercultural Programs, Likert Scales, Extension Education, Program Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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