Competency Area 1: Knowledge of Field |
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| Competency | Learning Objectives | Selected Activities | Demonstration of Learning | Resources |
| I1. Knowledge of youth development theory, adolescent and human developmen | Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities of Youth Service Practitioners
Konopka , G., Requirements For Healthy Development Of Adolescent Youth ADOLESCENCE, Volume VIII Number 31, Fall 1973, pp. 1-26 Search Institute: Developmental Assets in Youth Approach - The Search Institute has identified 40 developmental assets that enhance the health and well-being of young people. National Youth Development Youth Development Center and Competencies National Youth Employment Coalition - Resources and Reports Institute for Educational Leaderships (IEL) - Center for Workforce development CCS Coalition for Community Schools National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. (NCWD/Youth) At the Table Downloadable Resources Youth Voices in Community Design Adult Learning Readings (link to Word file or new link of readings) |
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| I2. Understanding of youth rights and laws including labor, curfew, and attendance | ||||
| I3. Knowledge of self as a youth development worker, including professional ethics and boundaries, confidentiality, and professional development needs and opportunities | ||||
| I4.D.Understanding of the values and history of the disability field | ||||