Definitions
A phrase, chant or gesture that can be used throughout a session to get the group’s attention in a respectful and engaging way.
what is Attention Getter
it gives youth a chance to build skills and practice those skills.
What is Hands on Learning
Use words/phrases like: “The object of this activity is to…,” “We are doing this because…” or, “This activity will help you learn or achieve…” Then proceed with the game’s or activity’s instructions.
What is Describe It
Name the 3 strategies to design Hands on Learning experience
1.Define a learning goal “Participants will be able to….” 2.Make it hands-on: Give youth a chance to build, create, experiment, or otherwise learn by doing. • 3.Make it minds-on: Give youth a chance to think critically and connect what they’re doing to a bigger idea.
The CFO of our organization
Who is Alicia Paradies
An activity, such as an icebreaker or team-building exercise that builds trust and supportive relationships among youth and staff through play, fun and active engagement
What is community Builder
Learning that is interesting, challenging, and connected to any other ideas
what is Minds on Learning
. Play the game or activity! When you are finished, repeat the purpose –
What is Do It
In a great learning environment, what would you see?
1. materials developmentally appropriate
2. diverse representation
3. material ready ahead of activity
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens
What is our mission
Describe It, Demonstrate It, Ask Questions, Do It, Assess/Adjust It.
What is DDADA Technique
Learning that is fun, engaging, and impactful.
What is Hands on and Minds on Learning?
Practice in slow-motion when necessary. Make sure everyone has the general idea before going full speed.
What is Demonstrate it?
In a great learning environment, what would you hear?
1. sound of laughter
2. youth communicating and working together
Provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future.
What is our Vision
A quick activity to divide a large group of participants into multiple small groups.
What is Grouper
an opportunity for youth to think critically and connect what they’re doing to a bigger idea.
What is Minds on Learning?
Create feedback loops and use questioning strategies so you know everyone understands what’s expected. For example: “What is your team signal?” “How do you tag?”
What is Ask For Questions
In a great learning environment, how would you feel?
1. feel valued and respected as a learner
2. feel emotionally safe, so you know its ok to take risks
What are Our Values
Intentionally building programming that includes a diverse representation of the cultural backgrounds, abilities, needs, interests and experiences of youth to create a sense of belonging and encourage meaningful participation
What is Cultural Responsiveness
gives youth a chance to build, create, experiment, practice, and learn by doing.
What is Hands on Learning?
What does WIBYT stand for?
Write it before you talk
Name all 8 staff practices for facilitating learning
1. Staff model curiosity and encourage youth to ask questions. 2. Staff aim for Co-Inquiry as a "guide on the side" not a "sage on the stage." 3. Staff engineer for success and allow for mistakes. 4. Staff help youth connect new learning to previous experiences. 5. Staff ask questions to check for understanding and to prompt youth to think about their thinking. 6. Staff attend to learner diversity with multiple options for engagement, representation, and expression. 7. Staff connect youth interest, passions, and skills to career exploration. 8. Staff scaffold instruction by adjusting the levels of challenge and support in an activity.
Name all of our clubhouses in the entire organization
Arnold, Moody, Bandai Teen Center, King, Kievet, Schweitzer, Palm Lane, Manzanita, JMAC Teen Center