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What is Youth Agency

Chapter 1
Handbook of Research on Leadership Experience for Academic Direction (LEAD) Programs for Student Success
active participation of adolescents in overcoming challenges of social injustices.
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Conceptualizing LEAD: Service Learning Leadership Experience for Student Success
Geri Salinitri (University of Windsor, Canada), Dana L. Pizzo (University of Windsor, Canada), and Kathleen Furlong (London District Catholic School Board, Canada)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2430-5.ch001
Abstract
At a critical point in education, teachers are the agents that can positively affect the outcomes of all learners. Preparing teachers to understand youth and the challenges they face through globalization, economic uncertainties, and social inequities must begin in Teacher Education programs. L.E.A.D. (Leadership Experience for Academic Directions) is a service-learning program designed from a need to reach marginalized and vulnerable youth, to aid in closing the achievement gap, and advocating for social justice and inclusion. This chapter highlights the conceptualization of L.E.A.D. based on research, theory, and practice.
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Children and Youth Making Digital Media for the Social Good
Active participation of young people in overcoming injustice.
Published in Chapter: Children and Youth Making Digital Media for the Social Good; From: Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media
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Engaging Youth in Health Promotion Using Multimedia Technologies: Reflecting on 10 Years of TeenNet Research Ethics and Practice
Can be understood as youth actively engaging with systems, institutions, and technologies towards finding space for expression and resilience. Youth are often constructed as passive in debates about the use and abuse of technology, despite their demonstrated desire to participate in its development and evolution.
Published in Chapter: Engaging Youth in Health Promotion Using Multimedia Technologies: Reflecting on 10 Years of TeenNet Research Ethics and Practice; From: Handbook of Research on Technoethics
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