Afterschool Matters

Creative Programs That Connect Youth Development and Student Achievement
Sara L. Hill - The Robert Bowne Foundation
Afterschool Matters
October 2007 | 144 pages | Corwin
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"Exemplifies good teaching that might occur anywhere—not just after school. The author presents sound educational endeavors that respond sensitively and inventively to children's interests, needs, and predilections but extend their knowledge, skills, and understanding into new domains."
—From the Foreword by Glynda A. Hull

"Tackles the issue of the place of afterschool programs in raising student achievement and warns that it is unwise to solely create another layer of school. Afterschool programs also have to have an element of FUN."
—Paul Young, Executive Director
West After School Center, Inc.

Create an out-of-school time program that bridges enrichment activities and academics!

School leaders and afterschool specialists recognize that successful afterschool programs rely on achieving a balance between academic and enrichment activities.

With contributions from researchers and practitioners in the field of out-of-school time, Afterschool Matters provides concrete models that demonstrate how to help youth who are struggling academically and how to support them in their overall development. Editor Sara Hill brings together a range of projects grounded in student interests to enhance multiple student competencies. Embracing the social, artistic, civic, emotional, and intellectual growth of students, this volume:

  • Aligns learning standards with youth development principles
  • Provides quality program models from experts in the field
  • Addresses the challenges and successes in designing and sustaining afterschool activities

Supported by The Robert Bowne Foundation, a leading funder of afterschool programs, this guidebook can help you create, revise, or improve your local program.

Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Editor

About the Editor

About the Contributors

About the Contributors

Introduction

Introduction

1. The Science Mentoring Project: How Student-to-Student Mentoring Can Encourage Student Motivation, Participation, and Inquiry

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

2. In Addition Afterschool Mathematics Program: Helping Students Learn to Think Critically

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

3. Civic Connections: Practicing Democracy Through Debate Clubs in the Out-of-School Time Hours

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

4. So You Want to Be a Superhero? How the Art of Making Comics in an Afterschool Setting Develops Young People’s Creativity, Literacy, and Identity

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

5. Hair-Raising Experiences: “Doing Hair” and Literacy in an Afterschool Reading and Writing Workshop for African American Adolescent Girls

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

6. Fabulous Fashions: Links to Learning and Life

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

Index

Index

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"Exemplifies good teaching that might occur anywhere—not just after school. The author presents sound educational endeavors that respond sensitively and inventively to children's interests, needs, and predilections but extend their knowledge, skills, and understanding into new domains."
—From the Foreword by Glynda A. Hull

"Tackles the issue of the place of afterschool programs in raising student achievement and warns that it is unwise to solely create another layer of school. Afterschool programs also have to have an element of FUN."
—Paul Young, Executive Director
West After School Center, Inc.

Create an out-of-school time program that bridges enrichment activities and academics!

School leaders and afterschool specialists recognize that successful afterschool programs rely on achieving a balance between academic and enrichment activities.

With contributions from researchers and practitioners in the field of out-of-school time, Afterschool Matters provides concrete models that demonstrate how to help youth who are struggling academically and how to support them in their overall development. Editor Sara Hill brings together a range of projects grounded in student interests to enhance multiple student competencies. Embracing the social, artistic, civic, emotional, and intellectual growth of students, this volume:

  • Aligns learning standards with youth development principles
  • Provides quality program models from experts in the field
  • Addresses the challenges and successes in designing and sustaining afterschool activities

Supported by The Robert Bowne Foundation, a leading funder of afterschool programs, this guidebook can help you create, revise, or improve your local program.

Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Editor

About the Editor

About the Contributors

About the Contributors

Introduction

Introduction

1. The Science Mentoring Project: How Student-to-Student Mentoring Can Encourage Student Motivation, Participation, and Inquiry

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

2. In Addition Afterschool Mathematics Program: Helping Students Learn to Think Critically

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

3. Civic Connections: Practicing Democracy Through Debate Clubs in the Out-of-School Time Hours

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

4. So You Want to Be a Superhero? How the Art of Making Comics in an Afterschool Setting Develops Young People’s Creativity, Literacy, and Identity

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

5. Hair-Raising Experiences: “Doing Hair” and Literacy in an Afterschool Reading and Writing Workshop for African American Adolescent Girls

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

6. Fabulous Fashions: Links to Learning and Life

  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References

Index

Index

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Afterschool Matters

Creative Programs That Connect Youth Development and Student Achievement

Sara L. Hill
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"Exemplifies good teaching that might occur anywhere—not just after school. The author presents sound educational endeavors that respond sensitively and inventively to children's interests, needs, and predilections but extend their knowledge, skills, and understanding into new domains."
—From the Foreword by Glynda A. Hull

"Tackles the issue of the place of afterschool programs in raising student achievement and warns that it is unwise to solely create another layer of school. Afterschool programs also have to have an element of FUN."
—Paul Young, Executive Director
West After School Center, Inc.

Create an out-of-school time program that bridges enrichment activities and academics!

School leaders and afterschool specialists recognize that successful afterschool programs rely on achieving a balance between academic and enrichment activities.

With contributions from researchers and practitioners in the field of out-of-school time, Afterschool Matters provides concrete models that demonstrate how to help youth who are struggling academically and how to support them in their overall development. Editor Sara Hill brings together a range of projects grounded in student interests to enhance multiple student competencies. Embracing the social, artistic, civic, emotional, and intellectual growth of students, this volume:

  • Aligns learning standards with youth development principles
  • Provides quality program models from experts in the field
  • Addresses the challenges and successes in designing and sustaining afterschool activities

Supported by The Robert Bowne Foundation, a leading funder of afterschool programs, this guidebook can help you create, revise, or improve your local program.


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Editor
  • About the Contributors
  • Introduction
  • 1. The Science Mentoring Project: How Student-to-Student Mentoring Can Encourage Student Motivation, Participation, and Inquiry
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References
  • 2. In Addition Afterschool Mathematics Program: Helping Students Learn to Think Critically
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References
  • 3. Civic Connections: Practicing Democracy Through Debate Clubs in the Out-of-School Time Hours
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References
  • 4. So You Want to Be a Superhero? How the Art of Making Comics in an Afterschool Setting Develops Young People’s Creativity, Literacy, and Identity
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References
  • 5. Hair-Raising Experiences: “Doing Hair” and Literacy in an Afterschool Reading and Writing Workshop for African American Adolescent Girls
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References
  • 6. Fabulous Fashions: Links to Learning and Life
  • Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Program Context and Design
  • Academic Standards
  • Youth Development
  • Other Benefits and Competencies
  • Summary
  • Replication in Other Contexts
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

An interesting book which looks at after school activities as a way of supporting young people's learning.
Mrs Alana Enoch, Education Studies and Social Inclusion, Trinity College Carmarthen
"Discusses how to develop creative youth programs and is a 'must' in a learning environment where afterschool enrichment possibilities have blossomed."
California Bookwatch, December 2007, Midwest Book Review
"Does a nice job of explaining the need for afterschool programs and how to work with schools and school personnel to make such programs successful. The book is very practical and useful and the authors offer great ideas and strategies to help readers get moving and take action."
Darin S. Drill, Principal, Cascade High School, Turner, OR
"Lots of great nuts-and-bolts suggestions, helpful references, and suggestions on resources."
Joseph Cronin, President, EDVISORS
"There is a good balance of content across the curriculum. Students who participated in these programs clearly learned a great deal and would be able to transfer these skills to the classroom. The coverage is solid and very detailed."
Jane Kerschner, Director of School Programs and Development, The Ophelia Project®

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