Jess's Blogs

Saturday, I went to the Open House Event. It was a good turn out, and a lot of YDEV people came. The Open House was in the Murray Center and I think it was a better place than last year. Last years Open House was in the Student Union, and there wasn’t much space.  A lot of YDEV people came representing in their t-shirts. I event met people in the major I did know before. It was a good turnout. I hope each year brings more people to become familiar with this major and all the things it does. 

Purposeful Play is important for a child it has many benefits. Purposeful play is fun, and it allows the educator to think about the children they are designing the activity for and how to make it an awarding experience. While doing purposeful play it helps the child discover new things about his or herself they may not even no. It helps a child build knowledge academically when they may not even know, it also helps a child bond with someone else. Purposeful play is fun and uplifting for children. The children are learning when they do not even know.   Leading with you can encourage, uplift, and support others. This is important because children need that one person that can lead them this way. Leading with has many benefits one is creating a nurturing environment for the children. It is also important to encourage the child to lead with, this helps the child build their self-item and gives them the chance to make up rules on their own. The child may even want to lead an activi

  Blog post #7 on article:   In 1-2 paragraphs, discuss what you learned about yourself from the Ideology Inventory.  Where do your values lie when it comes to Youth Work?  Refer directly to the After the Youth Development ideology Horoscope I learned that I am "Positive Youth Development" which is a focus on fostering strengths and positive growth (also helps prevent negative outcomes)..." I agree with this because I like focusing on one child at a time. I like to address that child's problem, interest , and etc. Once I address whats going on with the child I would then move on to the next child. I know this is why I like mentoring with youths. I like making foundations for the youth to have. By me working with that one particular child, and my ideology a Positive Youth Development, I will help the youth increase the strength. I would provide the child with assistance, opportunities in the community, and help from agencies to help making a life long change. My