Developing Culturally Responsive Youth Workers

Authors

Ann Walker, University of Minnesota ExtensionFollow
Samantha Grant, University of Maine ExtensionFollow

Volume

49

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.49.05.10

Abstract

Culturally Responsive Youth Work: The Journey Matters is based on the theory that when knowledge and skills are found within the lived experiences and cultural contexts of youth, they are more meaningful and more engaging and are learned more easily (Gay, 2000). The program was evaluated using a retrospective pre-then-post test evaluation and showed significant increases in participants' awareness, knowledge, and skills. Interviews conducted 9 months after the training revealed that most had used the training material but cited the need for more ongoing support, tools, and resources. Recommendations are offered for building culturally responsive youth professionals.

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Recommended Citation

Walker, A., & Grant, S. (2011). Developing Culturally Responsive Youth Workers. The Journal of Extension, 49(5), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.49.05.10