Blog Week #14

 

Moo in , My name is Maria and I am a Criminal Justice & Sociology major!, my career idea would be to

 become a juvenile officer helping those find their way in a positive way! , police officer, or state trooper

 for Rhode Island or Massachusetts does not matter to me , I believe in making world peace and helping

 my community. After taking a Youth development major course here at  Rhode Island college I can

 honestly say how much I learned while taking this course, and see we can make an impact with the youth.

 This community helps foster a learning environment for students who feel connected and supportive

 throughout their journey in the major. 

 

Blog Week #12

Youth development is an interdisciplinary major for undergraduates interested in working with youth outside of the classroom. This program focuses on anchors such as play, care, identity, social justice, and leading with. It aims to create a supportive community where students and professors take care of each other’s learning and support sets it apart from other education majors at RIC, providing students with a unique and enriching educational experience. This community is built on the foundation of students and professors supporting each other and taking care of each other’s learning. This sense of community fosters a supportive learning environment, where students can feel connected and supported throughout their journey in the major!

Blog Week #11

1. How does asset-based thinking foster hope and shift the focus from “what’s wrong with us” to “what's right with us?”

2. What are some hallmarks of the asset-based approach to community work?

3. In what ways can asset-based thinking lead to new, unexpected responses to community wishes?

Blog week #8

 

This information is about understanding the meaning and definition of a specific term in the (Youth Development, Educations, and Violence Prevention) world. This chart encourages readers to engage with specific material to prepare for a discussion on the subject. The main objective is to comprehend the term and what it entails, as well as what it does not encompass. 

Purposeful, Play, Care Identity, SOcial justice, Advocacy, and leading with is significant enough to warrant understanding and discussion. This chart assumes that readers are already familiar with the youth development world and aims to deepen their knowledge on this specific term. The table of contents doesn’t provide detailed misconceptions related to the term. Overall this information focuses on examining and comprehending a specific term within the youth development world, promoting engagement with provided material to gain a thorough understanding of the term and its scone.

Blog Week #7 "Write down 3 questions about YDEV @ RIC"

Some questions I thought of were....

1. What is the main focus of Rhode Island College in Youth development program? 

2. What opportunities does the program provide for learning and leading in Rhode Island's youth development community?

3. Why is Rhode Island College program unique in the region?

4. What do you want to know about this major? (Youth Development)?

5. What specific skills and knowledge are covered in Rhode Island College in Youth Development program?

6. How does the program emphasize social justice and culturally relevant care in Youth settings?

7. Can you provide more information about the field experiences offered in the program and how they contribute to learning and leading in Rhode Island colleges youth development community?

Blog week #6 "Youth Work"

Youth Work

Quote: Youth Work itself has been subject to intensive political reform with increased measures of accountability, targeted approaches to work with young people at risk, and an emphasis on accrediting outcomes for young people”.

Some new ideas I’ve learned in the book presents the changing landscape of youth work, where professionals now engage with multiple agencies and statutory partnerships in order to achieve policy objectives in various areas such as health, crime, reduction, and education. 

A key characteristic of a good youth worker is to act with integrity and maintain professional boundaries. Three vocabulary words I’ve learned were recognizing or approving a person, organization, or program as meeting certain standards or requirements. Inclusion: The act of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics, have equal access to opportunities and resources. Diversity: The state of being diverse or having a range of different elements or characteristics.

Blog #5 "Breathe" from In the heights

A place where I’ve felt a strong sense of belonging is my grandparents house. This place holds a special place in my heart and has always made me feel connected and loved. My grandparents house is located in a small town in the countryside. The moment I enter the house, I am greeted by the warm embrace of love and familiarity.

What makes me feel connected to this space are the memories and moments I share with my grandparents. The house is filled with family photos and statues In ecuador and Colombia, with objects that remind me of our shared history. The smell of chicken and the smell of my grandparents homemade meals with their vibes and feeling of belonging through them along with the rest of my family. Every corner of the house holds a story, and being surrounded by those stories makes me feel a sense of rootedness and comfort.

Additionally the activities we engage in at my grandparents house contribute to the sense of belonging. We often gather around the dining table for meals and engage in lively conversations. Whether it’s playing card games, puzzles, or sharing stories by the kitchen because we're always in the kitchen making food and cracking jokes. These moments create a sense of connection and togetherness.

In relation to the song “Breathe” from in the Heights, it resonates with my experience of belonging at my grandparents house. The lyrics of the song reflect the themes of home and finding solace in familiar spaces. In the song, the character sings about returning to their childhood home and feeling a sense of peace and belonging. Similarly, when I visit my grandparents house, I experience a similar feeling of comfort and belonging. The song captures the emotions and sentiments that I associate with my grandparents' house.

Overall , my grandparents house is a place where I feel a deep sense of belonging. It is space filled with love, memories, and shared experiences that have helped shape me into the person I am today. Just like the song “Breath”, this space resonates with my experience of finding solace and belonging in a familiar and cherished place.