UMN EXT Youth Development Podcast

U of M Extension Center for Youth Development
UMN EXT Youth Development Podcast

The Youth Development Podcast Series showcases staff from the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development. Youth professionals discuss research, theory and best practices in youth development. Topics include: youth programs, youth issues, volunteer development, citizenship and leadership, program quality, program evaluation, cultural diversity and social and emotional learning.

  1. 07/14/2022

    Episode 74: Hands-on Learning - Thinking INSIDE the Box

    Programming with youth during the pandemic required us to creatively think OUTSIDE the box and find solutions for how we continue to connect with youth through distance learning options.  Now that we are returning to a more “normal” programming environment… how do we capture what we have learned and continue to use what works? Samantha Lahman and Joe Rand share a program that was created as an in-person event, had to pivot due the pandemic and change to a program INSIDE a box that was delivered to the young person's home.  They share ways youth programs can utilize this "in the box" idea as we return to in-person and hybrid programming. Read the Transcript

    28 min

  2. 05/25/2022

    Episode 73: Finding Success through Failure

    Even with the best intentions… Youth programming isn't always successful… how do you evaluate those challenges and turn a failure into success? Listen to Extension educator, Nicole Kudrle, and two youth leaders, Maggie and Ryan, who turned an unsucessful youth event into an opportunity to reflect through a process that led to a new (and successful) version of the event. Read the Blog Read the Transscript

    21 min

  3. 05/19/2022

    Episode 72: A Virtual ASL Program for Youth

    Learn about a virtual program that was created to teach youth about American Sign Language (ASL).  Educators Mindy Grant,  Bri Fisher, Jenny Cable share how they utilized statewide partnerships and local community members to access the expertise and experience needed to guide youth learning around ASL.  Youth voice was incorporated into a safe space to ask questions in order to have opportunities for deeper learning and greater understanding of ASL and the deaf community.

    16 min

  4. 04/28/2022

    Episode 71: Youth Talk about Gender Identity

    How can young people learn how to be better allies for their LGBTQ+ peers and ensure safe places for everyone to participate in youth programs? In this podcast, Joe Rand, Extension educator & Director of Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility, Dianna Kennedy, Extension educator and two 4-H State Ambassadors, Victoria and Rachel discuss a youth-led initiative that created a program, called "Let’s talk about Gender Identity” for youth to learn how to be better allies.  Although the program was delivered to 4-H members online, ways to implement the program in other youth settings and in-person are discussed.  LGBTQ+ Resources Listen to our youth-led podcast series, Clover Chat  Read the transcript

    23 min

  5. 04/14/2022

    Episode 70: Expanding Program Innovation with Youth

    Over the last couple years youth workers have been forced into change and moved into situations where they had to be innovators… How can those experiences be utilized to continue in the mode of being changemakers? Becky Meyer (Center for Youth Development), Nate Meyer (Program Leader, Center for AFNR, and Mary Jo Katras (Program Leader, Center for Family Development) discuss how to capture the youth program innovation we’ve experienced and utilize a model to help practice empathy, be creative and strive for elegance. Link to Extension Program Innovation Website Link to Episode 38:  Innovative Youth Programs Read the Transcript

    23 min
  6. Episode 69: Planning and delivering programs with Youth Voice

    03/31/2022

    Episode 69: Planning and delivering programs with Youth Voice

    Youth can be effective in designing and implementing youth programs with adult guidance!  Karen Beranek and Jan Derdowski discuss the foundational research and models supporting authentic youth/adult partnerships while sharing real stories that bring this concept to life. Read the Transcript

    14 min

  7. 03/17/2022

    Episode 68: Nurture and Grow Youth Skills with the 4-H Leadership Tree

    Jacquie Lonning and Amber Shanahan, Extension educators discuss the purpose and application of the 4-H Leadership Tree Model to provide leadership pathways for youth.  This model broadens the definition of leadership development as a process, rather than a position, that provides an environment for youth to nurture and grow their skills. Read the Blog Read the Transcript

    24 min

  8. 03/03/2022

    Episode 67: The Journey to Leadership: a youth perspective

    This podcast explores the journey to leadership through the youth perspective as we hear stories from two MN 4-H State Ambassadors.  They also discuss the important role adults played in helping them discover and develop leadership skills.   Learn ways to participate in MN 4-H Listen to the Clover Chat Podcast created by the MN 4-H State Ambassors Read the transcript

    25 min
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The Youth Development Podcast Series showcases staff from the University of Minnesota Extension, Center for Youth Development. Youth professionals discuss research, theory and best practices in youth development. Topics include: youth programs, youth issues, volunteer development, citizenship and leadership, program quality, program evaluation, cultural diversity and social and emotional learning.

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  • Creator
    U of M Extension Center for Youth Development
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2022
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2022 Regents of the University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
  • Show Website
    UMN EXT Youth Development Podcast

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