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Webinars
Webinars are online, web-based seminars that function like a conference call, but are hosted over the internet. These multimedia, interactive discussions will give you an opportunity to hear live from the speaker, ask questions, and share your experiences with others, all while at your computer. We often host webinars which are advertised through the PPAS Listserv. All our webinars are archived below, so if you've missed one, you can watch the webinar at any time.
Soccer as a Tool for Behavior Change and Learning
Two experts give examples of how soccer is being used in the US and abroad to change behavior and how sprts can be used to engage youth in learning. The webinar is co-presented by two experts: 1) Amy Nakamoto, the Executive Director of DC Scores talks about the innovative program that started in DC and spread around the nation (America Scores). Young people learn the game of soccer, but also learn petry, literacy, and academics on and off the field. anakamoto@americascores.org, www.dcscores.org 2) Ian Oliver is a private consultant who brings the global love of soccer to new arenas in his teaching of HIV/AIDS prevention. He talks specifically about his recent work in Namibia in an out-of-school-time setting that used physical play to teach youth about the risks of HIV/AIDS. ian.oliver@verizon.net
Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:00 PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time
Research shows that developmental knowledge of practitioners is directly related to positive developmental outcomes of children they serve. There are many implications for the out-of-school time field: What are the best ways to prepare professional quality practitioners? What do they need to know and how is that best taught? How do practitioners' own stages of professional development affect their performance and aspirations? How can the out-of-school time field advance professional work by providing a full working day for practitioners?
Thursday, November 8, 2007 2:00 PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time
Dr. Howell will present a live case study on effective school community interaction which emphasizes organizing a community effort, and bringing key agencies into a collaborative planning effort. Recounting his long career in education with humor, Dr. Howell addresses key issues like equal partnerships, meaningful engagement and training community agencies how to become more effective partners. Are you curious about how to reach out to your community?
Innovative Afterschool Activities
Both research and direct experience show that authentic activities, with associated content, skills, and challenge, are valued by children and youth. Activities that offer a new perspective, either an advanced aspect to a traditional activity, or exposure to a completely new domain of activity, have great potential to involve children and youth and to contribute to many positive developmental outcomes. Skills in identifying, organizing and implementing innovative activities all contribute towards participants' attainment of maximum benefit.
Thursday, September 27, 2007 2:00 PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time
The youth development movement is an effort shift away from a focus on problems and prevention and towards a focus on strengths and opportunities. Within this framework, youth leadership represents an important frontier of inquiry: it implies an exceptional level of competence and mastery over oneself and an ability to influence others. Despite the fact that there are thousands--perhaps millions--of programs across the country that claim to teach youth leadership, the topic remains largely unexplored and riddled with unexamined assumptions and practices. In my work as both a scholar and practitioner, I am trying to bring new levels of clarity and insight to this subject. |
