tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62784373706972418792024-02-18T23:01:08.945-08:00Nina's BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-13140466177710261772014-05-10T01:44:00.002-07:002014-05-10T01:46:50.826-07:00<div style="background: white; margin-bottom: 15.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
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Next Greatest Generation? </i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">was a moving experience. Throughout the talk, the speakers in this
episode explained what makes a millennial (someone born between 1981 and 2000),
a millennial and the differences between our generation versus another. Many things make us different from other
generations such as new challenges and opportunities. This involves problems with the economy,
longer lifespans, and the introduction to the Internet, just to name a few. Listening
to the talk made me realize how </span><u style="font-size: 11pt;">enthusiastic</u><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, </span><i style="font-size: 11pt;">driven</i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">passionate</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, and
</span><i style="font-size: 11pt;">knowledgeable</i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> this generation is. For
the most part, young people are not seen as </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">front runners</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> on change and making a
difference, however young people make such great impacts on others. This talk
made me realize that age is nothing but a number, and you should not let your
age stop you from finding your true passion and changing the world.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Another concept that
really opened my eyes was the discussion involving the Internet. Nowadays, we are
the ones that define the entertainment of the future. In many ways, our generation is defined by
technology. We can determine who becomes
famous or gets a piece of the limelight.
This is an interesting notion, and also gives a sense of ownership and
say in our own pop culture. Furthermore, this Ted talk explained how teenage
girls are the subject of so much in media and pop, yet rarely have a platform
to speak for themselves. A girl in the talk explained how she wrote a
blog/magazine called RookieMag. She explained that in the blog, “we don’t have
all the answers, but the point isn’t to give answers but to inspire them to ask
their own questions and find their own answers”. This quote made me think of youth development
workers and how important it is for us to let youth explore the world around
them. We might give them opportunities or
inspire them in different ways, but they’re the ones that will pave the way and
make their own path in life.</span></span></div>
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semester involved going to the Accepted Students Day at Rhode Island College. This was an opportunity for students accepted
to RIC that fall to learn more about the campus and what it
has to offer. Students and their
families are also given the chance to learn more about the majors that RIC has
while in the SU Ballroom. Here, tables
are set up to represent different majors and current RIC students are there to
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I, along with a few of my classmates, was able to represent
the Youth Development major at this event. This was definitely important since
YDEV is a <i>new</i><i> and upcoming</i> major at Rhode Island College, and spreading the
word about it is imperative to its growth.
I was able to speak to students and their families about YDEV and a few
of them seemed really interested in this major.
On the other hand, some students seemed very uninterested about the
program since they already knew what they were coming to RIC for. Throughout the day, it was fascinating to see
how much influence a students’ family has on them. A lot of the students I spoke to were pressured
into inquiring about majors that they were indifferent about. This might have had to do with the fact that
their parents followed in a similar path or the jobs associated with the major
were a bit more prestigious. Either way,
I thought it was interesting that they still followed through with their parent’s
wishes, even if it was something they weren’t passionate about. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Accepted Students Day at RIC was all in all a great
experience. It was wonderful having the opportunity to spread the word about
Youth Development at RIC, particularly since this was our first year in
attendance. It was also remarkable
watching the interactions between students and their families when deciding on
a major to inquire about. Adults have a
lot of influence on what their child does, when they do it, and how. As youth development workers, I think it is
important that we give back to the youth by providing them<b><i> </i>options</b> while also allowing
them to choose for themselves. They are
definitely capable of making decisions on what makes them happy, and I think it
is time that adults realize that!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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The second event I attended this semester was the 2013 open
house at Rhode Island College. This is where potential students and their families
tour the campus’s facilities and inquire about different majors. I, as well as
my other classmates, was asked to attend the event and share information about
the Youth Development major. This (I believe) was the first time that the Youth
Development major was able to join in on an open house, making it very
exciting. Because we are a new major to RIC, this was a great opportunity for
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open house, the bulk of the students and families had already left. There were
still a few people lingering, however, they seemed to be interested in other
academic areas. This made it difficult to highlight our program to others. For
next year, I think that each youth development student should arrive at the
beginning of the open house. This way, they will be able to reach out to more people
and share their individual experiences in relation to YDEV. Additionally, we
should do more in terms of advertising and marketing in order to really spread
the word that Youth Development is here and it is here to stay! Though our
program is new to RIC, I believe that it can thrive with the proper supports
and advertising. This is just the beginning for us, and I know that we will be
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-31837331574222630482013-12-08T16:42:00.000-08:002013-12-08T19:36:32.924-08:00<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>Kohn's Findings on Class and Childrearing</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%;">After reading the article Class and Childrearing by
Kohn, I was left with several mixed messages and understandings of the text.
The majority of the article discusses differences between middle-class and
lower income/ working class parents in their parenting methods. The main
purpose of the research was to find a relationship between class and
self-direction within family dynamics. The impact on leisure time and verbal
interactions between parents and children were also looked at. Though I do
agree with some of the research presented, I can’t help but to feel that not
all of the research is valid. This is due to the part in the text that reads, “<i>even
if the case does provide insight into broader behavioral patterns, it does not
confirm that the parental behaviors exhibited by middle-class parents are, in
fact, motivated by a valuation of self-direction in their children. Indeed, the observed behaviors may derive from
entirely different values and attitudes”</i>.
In my opinion, it is difficult to have a clear cut answer when the individuals
that were studied are just a select few among an entire nation. Every person,
family, etc has a different way in which they choose to raise their children. Personalities,
outside forces, and many other characteristics can contribute to the way a
child grows up, and I think it is important that we do not push these features
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interesting points were made. The article states that <i>“the more options they
will be able to see for themselves, the more they get a sense of improved self-esteem,
self-worth, and self-confidence. I think that will carry them through adulthood</i>.”
This was in regards to the importance of both choice and exposure in a child’s
life. The more they are exposed to, the easier it will be for them to evaluate
their choices—whether good or bad. The use of activities in fostering growth in
an individual is also an important concept to consider. Sports and different
leisurely activities are important in helping youth grow cognitively,
emotionally, and socially. They are able to develop lifelong skills and lessons
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were being taught to justify their choices by providing
convincing reasons while at the same time being exposed to
another’s perspective via the reasons offered for
the alternative”</i>. I think that this is a great way for children to learn what
they do or do not like and why. Additionally, children are able to learn how to
express themselves and give reasons for why they feel the way they do about
specific topics. This makes me think about Youth in Action and how the youth
are expected to justify their opinions. This approach is fundamental in the
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of the events I attended this semester included a presentation on Youth
Development at Rhode Island College. The speaker was a youth development worker
from Israel named Osnat Nisanov. She discussed Youth Development in Israel and
the differences between their college program and the programs at RIC. I really
enjoyed how she incorporated and infused these two very different systems of
education. In the U.S., students go to school from K-12<sup>th</sup> grade.
Most likely, after this they will attend college and take classes in the field
in which they wish to work in. After graduation, hopefully they will find
opportunities in which can help jumpstart their career. In Israel however, the
roles are reversed. After graduating high school, students immediately go into
the army for a few years. </span><a href="http://mairimperez.blogspot.com/2013/10/event-one.html#comment-form" style="line-height: normal; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Just like Mairim discussed in her blog</a><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">, I also found this to be shocking. It is an extreme
difference between cultures and a lot to process. Furthermore, Osnat also talked about how
important it was for the students to go into the army before school; they
expected the students to gain some sort of life experience before entering college.
Their idea regarding life experience is also translated in their college
programs. Students are first expected to have a job or an internship placement
in a degree they show interest in. It does not correlate to how college is in
the states where finding a job comes at the end of completing your classes. I thought this was interesting since not all
students know what they want to do for the rest of their life when first
entering college. I think that Israel’s approach really gives their students an
advanced way to process whether or not they want to be in the field they have
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help but to support some of their ideas. I do think that it is important that
students gain maturity and life experience before going to college. However, I think
that they can gain these experiences in different contexts other than joining
the army. For example, though students in the U.S. do not have to join the army
following high school, they still bring life and (sometimes) work experience
with them to college. Additionally, depending on the program, students are
required to complete fieldwork hours in their desired major. I believe that
this helps students gain life and work experience that could help them in their
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The article Uncovering, and managing unconscious ways of ‘looking’ by Corinne McKamey was a very interesting read.
The article discusses the author’s research on educational care and how she rethought
her assumptions on the subject. Assumptions,
in which, came from a white, middle class background. Additionally, the article discusses how our
social identities play a role in how we all see care differently. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Upon reading this article, it made me think about culture
and the large role it plays in our lives.
Not only does culture provide us with written and unwritten rules, or
norms, for interacting with those around us, but it also shapes our perception.
Two individuals may experience the same
event in their lives, but interpret it very differently from one another. Living
in a specific environment and having certain privileges can shape our attitudes
and beliefs on life. This makes it difficult for us to relate to others outside
of our environment that we find to be the “norm”. This is a main reason as to
why it is difficult to see what others interpret as ‘caring for them ;
different environments/cultures foster different opinions/assumptions. This is
why I feel that it is important to educate ourselves in these differences. Without
acknowledging the fact that everyone sees the world differently, we will be
unable to reach out to the youth in ways that they <b>need</b>. In order to provide quality learning, it is vital that we
first establish better relationships with our students. Additionally, it is important that we realize that diversity matters. Point blank. Period.</div>
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Building
relationships with youth will help create a bond that will create meaning in
their life. Teachers that take the time to get to know their students and relate
to them on deeper levels are the one’s to create the most positive change in
that individual’s life. My favorite teacher had this same approach. Not only
would she show an interest in how I was doing in school, but was also concerned
about my life outside of school. Whenever I needed someone to talk to, she
would always be there for me no matter what. I know that without her, I wouldn’t
have had as great of an experience as I did in school. If more teachers had
this mindset, I think that youth would feel accepted and understood which in
turn would aid in the quality of their learning.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Another note to consider is how i<span style="text-align: center;">mportant the structure of an environment is.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Certain environments can influence our mood,
effectiveness, and ability to form relationships. It is important as youth
workers that we do our best in creating environments that are supportive, safe,
caring, positive, and comfortable. </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Setting
up these environments/classrooms in this way can make an individual really feel
cared for and promote some of their best learning.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxtY2thbWV5c3R1ZmZ8Z3g6NGYxMmY3MTQzYzA2ODI4Zg" target="_blank">McKamey's article</a></div>
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Upon reading the chapter <i>Identity
in Context</i> by Nakkula, we were asked to answer a few questions regarding
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<b>What is context
mapping?</b> Context mapping is a diagram used to show our different identities
within our environment(s). It shines light onto whom and what we are.
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<b>What did Mitch ask
Julian to do? </b>In the chapter Mitch first asks Julian to list, then write
down the spaces and relationships he navigates each day. Furthermore, he asks
him to write down what each of those spaces and people expect of him. Lastly,
Mitch asks him to pay attention to how he feels in those spaces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Walter Turncoat', serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">What are the four identities described in the chapter</span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Walter Turncoat', serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">? </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Walter Turncoat', serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">F</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Walter Turncoat', serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">oreclosed Identity, Moratorium, Diffuse
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individual has committed to a life direction, or way of being, without
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In my opinion, we have situations in our lives that force us to undergo several of the identity types. However, in regards to my major and life goals, I feel as if I am between both Moratorium and Achieved Identity. I know that I want to work with children and help them with their development, however, there are certain aspects that I am unsure of. This coincides with the fact that I am unsure of where I want to be location wise when I begin my youth work. I don't know where I'll be or what I will be doing years from now, however, I am always open to exploring new avenues and learning from others.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-53575819731371786722013-10-17T11:18:00.003-07:002013-10-17T20:24:49.274-07:00Talking It Out, Peacefully<div class="none" style="line-height: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 12.0pt;">
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positive change. And how could they be? So many negative stereotypes and prejudice
attitudes circle around them, making it impossible for people to see what they’re
truly capable of. This makes me upset knowing that their ideas, opinions, and
most importantly, their voices, are being silenced. A connection between youth,
adults, and community are essential in trying to create positive social change,
and it’s about time people realize this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from a <i>restorative justice program</i> in a Chicago High School. This school once made
headlines after an honor student was beat to death on his way home by gang members.
Now, the school has been looked at once again, this time in a much more
positive light. They have come up with a program that allows youth to discuss
their issues in a <b>peaceful way</b> in a “peace room”. It is comprised of a peer
jury, peace circles, and supportive listening. Students can talk about problems
they are having (in school, at home, etc) and find ways in which they could
solve these problems in a constructive way. Also, it is a place where youth can
feel <u>comfortable</u> in and be heard by others.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;"> I think that this is a great outlet for the students in this zero
tolerance school. This “room” makes me think about the Youth Development
Ideologies that were discussed in class. This idea connects with positive youth
development and how important it is to create environments that provide
positive external assets (school climate, empowerment, etc) </span><span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;">to foster positive internal assets (positive
attitudes, commitment to learning, etc). Additionally, this restorative justice
program brings to mind the article written by Adeola Oredola called </span><i style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;">In a World Where Youth Hold the Power. </i><span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;">Her
main idea from the article corresponds with the idea that young people have the
ability to make <i>positive changes in their communities</i>. With “talking peacefully”,
they are able to do just that. </span><span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;">Not only
are they helping to build their communities, but they are also building trust
between one another—a relationship that helps both parties.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #17375e; line-height: 12pt;">Fenger High School : <a href="http://www.whatkidscando.org/featurestories/2013/09_restorative_justice/" target="_blank">http://www.whatkidscando.org/featurestories/2013/09_restorative_justice/</a></span></div>
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Adeola Oredola: <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-JcBFAuLc-0V0ZQWUJzTjFlM00/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-JcBFAuLc-0V0ZQWUJzTjFlM00/edit?usp=sharing</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-87710344573812077052013-10-09T19:26:00.000-07:002013-12-08T19:52:22.846-08:00<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A World Where Youth Hold the Power: Argument</span></b>
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The Youth in Action documentary along with the article written by Adeola Oredola called <i>In a World Where Youth Hold the Power</i> both contain similar themes. Their main argument corresponds with the idea that young people have the ability to make positive changes in their communities. They can become influential leaders with the proper supports. However, sometimes they are overlooked by adults and are stereotyped as unknowledgeable due to their age. This stigma makes it impossible for people to see the abilities and strengths that youth possess. If given the opportunity, you will be amazed to find out how much of a difference youth can really make.
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Both the video and article bring a refreshing perspective into our future. I think it’s important that we utilize our youth in ways that will help to strengthen the community. When you think about it, the youth are our future. We should consider them an asset in creating change, rather than push them aside until society thinks they are “old enough” to participate. These social constructions only divide us as a nation, when partnerships like YIA work to bring us together.
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I hope to see more organizations like YIA in our future. Though schools do their best in trying to mold students to become well-rounded individuals and productive members of society, I believe that there are better ways that schools can try to reach this goal. They should utilize some of the techniques that YIA uses such as more leadership opportunities. What better way to learn how to become a productive member of society than actually being one.
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<span style="line-height: 16px;">Adeola Oredola: </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-JcBFAuLc-0V0ZQWUJzTjFlM00/edit?usp=sharing" style="line-height: 16px;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-JcBFAuLc-0V0ZQWUJzTjFlM00/edit?usp=sharing</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-52514302022043494172013-10-03T18:08:00.002-07:002013-12-08T16:49:58.696-08:00Youth Development Ideology: What's Your Sign? (Reflection)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week, we were given the option to talk about which approach to Youth Development we identify with most. Upon completing a youth development “quiz”, I most identified with <b>Positive Youth Development</b>. Included in the choices were Critical Youth Development and Risk, Resiliency, and Prevention. In the Positive Youth Development model, their focus relies on fostering strengths and positive growth. <i>Positive experiences</i>, <strike>relationships</strike>, and <b>environments</b> are crucial in the cultivation of positive youth development. These three factors make the perfect formula in working towards positive change. I can only hope that one day I will be able to work in an organization that fosters these same ideas. I stand by the belief that learning best takes place when youth are motivated to actively engage in experiences that allow them to create their own knowledge and understanding of the world in which they live. Additionally, I believe that youth should work towards a positive identity in order to help support them in both academic and social success for the future. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-43290557095104082752013-09-20T08:15:00.000-07:002013-09-20T08:20:28.233-07:00
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<b>Why do we blog?</b>
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Blogging is a way to connect to those we know as well as to those that we do not. It is a way for us to express ourselves and our opinions. Also, we can learn a lot through blogging in a way that is familiar to us in this day and age. We can learn from others as well as from ourselves.
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We should encourage youth to blog in order to get them comfortable with technology. It is a way that they can express themselves if they are shy and uncomfortable speaking in front of others. Also, it can be used as a learning tool in order to expand their ideas and knowledge base. Beyond that, it is a way for youth to market themselves to outside audiences. This can be helpful when looking for a future career.
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Marc Prensky, author of the article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants argues issues facing our current education system. He believes that students have changed drastically over the years. So much in fact, that he thinks that our brain structures differ from those of previous generations. He calls the “new” students of today Digital Natives while those not born into the digital world are called Digital Immigrants. He discusses the impact of technology on today’s generation and ways to reach them in the classroom. He talks about how the gap between Digital Natives and Immigrants is the reason for the decline of the U.S. education. This is because, according to Prensky, our current educational system has “not been designed to serve today’s students”. The instructors today fall under the Digital Immigrants category as they speak an “outdated language” to us Natives. He discusses different ways to effectively teach this new generation of students from using “edutainment” (combo of education and entertainment) such as computer games to speeding up instruction and using graphics to engage students. He argues that if educators really want to reach out to their students, then they will have to change their out-of-date teaching styles in order to be effective. I agree with this wholeheartedly. It is important that we adapt to our constantly changing environments and teach lessons concerning the past, present, and future. Our best learning is accomplished when the material is fun, relevant, and relate-able. Technology is constantly changing, and it’s time we change with it!<br />
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<a href="http://www.nnstoy.org/download/technology/Digital%20Natives%20-%20Digital%20Immigrants.pdf" target="_blank">Prensky's article</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-7362048891010696742013-09-20T05:02:00.002-07:002013-12-08T20:17:19.982-08:00Child Labor and the Social Construction of Childhood Reflection<br />
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After reading the article <i>Child Labor and the Social Construction of Childhood </i>by Gwen Sharp, I couldn’t help but to think about the differences between children of the 1900s to children from today. Back in the day, child labor was common; children were placed in abrasive working conditions and expected to make money in order to help their families make ends meet. Going to work was a priority while going to school came second. As an American born in the 20th century, I can’t help but to feel a bit disturbed by this concept. Though I understand that life was very different in the 1900s compared to today, I feel that children should be able to experience a time in their lives free from the burdens that they will eventually have to go through once they grow and mature. However, this doesn’t mean that I think that children shouldn’t have any sort of responsibilities or obligations. I just believe that it should come in a milder form compared to working in mines and factories.<br />
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Additionally, I feel that it’s important to note that children are different from adults in many ways- cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. For them to be expected to do some of the same work as adults is a bit ridiculous.
Furthermore, it’s crazy to think how different my life could have been if I was born in a different generation. If born in the early 1900s, I probably would have been doing the same type of work as the children in the article. Instead, my childhood was quite different. My main priority was attending school and getting good grades. I was lucky enough to not have to worry about helping my family financially as my parents worked very hard to make sure that my brother and I had everything that we needed. This makes me grateful for the childhood that I did have and so happy to be a 90’s kid.
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<a href="http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2012/12/28/child-labor-and-the-social-construction-of-childhood/" target="_blank">Sharp's article</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6278437370697241879.post-85663470249968018462013-09-20T04:57:00.001-07:002013-09-20T04:57:27.701-07:00About MeMy name is Nina Silva and I am a twenty-two year old student at <i>Rhode Island College</i>. I am currently in my fifth year at RIC in hopes to pursue a degree in <b>Youth Development</b>, with a minor in Psychology. I’ve always loved working with children and thought that this major would give me a great opportunity to reach out to them, in a way that was different from teaching. I hope to positively influence the lives of children and help them to reach their maximum potential. Some experiences that I’ve had with youth include being a childcare counselor, teacher’s assistant, and a babysitter. I hope to learn more about the needs of youth and to use my knowledge to motivate and <i>inspire</i>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08218743720163355661noreply@blogger.com0