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SEL Youth Work Methods: Facilitating Problem Solving

Collective for Youth 105 North 31 Avenue, Suite 103, Omaha

In this workshop, we explore how and why to facilitate problem solving with youth, which is defined in Preparing Youth to Thrive as “Abilities to plan, strategize, and implement complex tasks.” Learning occurs when connections are made between facts, experiences and emotions. Neural pathways are formed and become well-used. The deeper and more interconnected learning … Continue reading "SEL Youth Work Methods: Facilitating Problem Solving"

SEL Youth Work Methods: Promoting Responsibility & Leadership

Collective for Youth 105 North 31 Avenue, Suite 103, Omaha

In this workshop, we explore how and why to promote responsibility and provide leadership opportunities to youth. Preparing Youth to Thrive identifies responsibility as one of six domains of SEL practices, and it is defined as “dispositions and abilities to reliably meet commitments and fulfill obligations of challenging roles.” Responsibility emerges when youth have opportunities … Continue reading "SEL Youth Work Methods: Promoting Responsibility & Leadership"

Facilitating Engagement and Inquiry in STEM Activity Experiences

Goodwill- South Omaha Branch 3505 L Street, Omaha

In this workshop, attendees will identify the key elements of being an engaging facilitator of STEM experiences that promote hands-on learning and inquiry. Attendees will have a chance to model these practices in small groups. Attendees of this workshop will leave with a gained understanding of how to engage youth in all sorts of STEM … Continue reading "Facilitating Engagement and Inquiry in STEM Activity Experiences"