Adolescence education programme

The “We wanted to see if we could support families as a whole, as opposed to giving a student a really amazing one-off experience and sending them home to parents who potentially aren’t familiar with the content or don’t know how to help them pursue classes they could take on the subject,” said lead author In partnership with North Carolina State University and with funding from the National Science Foundation, the authors based their study on a Families who participated in the program met once a month for hands-on activities led by local experts. Afterward, the cohort participated in hands-on activities and attended an information session led by professionals with careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), giving families first-hand accounts of what it’s like to work in those fields. A local teen coding club demonstrated the nuances of programming by having families construct a Rube Goldberg machine in one session, and an astronaut visited to discuss the promise and perils of space travel in another. During an event with a focus on local wildlife, an ornithologist helped families capture birds with mist nets, banding individuals that hadn’t been caught before to monitor their populations. These formative activities were strengthened by shared experience. “After the bird banding, one of the parents bought a feeder so they could continue talking about birds at home,” Ennes said. “Our goal wasn’t to convince students to become scientists, because not ...

Amanda M. Gunning,Ph.D., Chair 914-674-7399 The 36-credit Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grades 7–12, offered at Mercy College, leads to either initial / professional certification. Clinical placements aredetermined by a candidate’s undergraduate preparation and teaching experience. Pre-service candidates will pursue a course of study leading to degree conferral and eligibility for Initial New York State certification.Candidates who do not yet have appropriate experience at both the lower and upper grade levels covered by their prospective certification area(s) will be required to fulfill this requirement during this program. This requirement will be fulfilled by completing 20 days of supervised student teaching in each area of certification(s) they are seeking, and do not already have appropriate experience. Qualified applicantsmay participate in courses leading to eligibility for two certifications while pursuing the degree in Adolescence Education, Grades 7–12. Candidates complete the required courses for degree conferral and additional courses specific to the certification area(s) desired. Students pursuing additional certificates will be required to complete additional clinical and field experiences. Degree-seeking students in all Adolescence Education programs must successfully complete the education capstone requirement specific to their degree program prior to degree conferral. Degree candidates in the Adolescence Education program leading to Initial c...

The second decade of life is a time of transformation. During adolescence (ages 10–19), girls and boys begin to interact with the world in new ways – taking chances, learning skills and experiencing unfamiliar emotions. They venture beyond their families to form powerful connections with peers. They search for ways to stand out and belong, to find their place in society and make a difference in their world. Today’s generation of young people is larger than ever before. But far too many are not getting what they need to realize their full range of rights. Poverty and deprivation, gender inequality and other forms of discrimination intersect with And through it all, adolescents are too often ignored by policymakers – or worse, viewed as problems or threats. Key facts • There are 1.2 billion adolescents worldwide – the largest cohort ever, and the most educated and urbanized. • 90 per cent of adolescents live in low- and middle-income countries, and 125 million live in areas affected by armed conflict. • Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing adolescent population, expected to reach 500 million by 2050, has the potential to fuel powerful change – if Governments invest in and engage it. • 1 in 4 of the poorest adolescents has never attended school, and more than 200 million adolescents of secondary school age are out of school. • Adolescents are the only age group among whom AIDS-related deaths are not decreasing. A window of opportunity The rapid physical and cognitive development that...

Strive Toward Excellence Program Strive Toward Excellence Program (STEP) isan endowedcollege-preparatory program for7th - 8th grade studentsfrom Akron area schools. Students meeting criteria are eligible for a scholarship to The University of Akron. In 1988, The Firestone Trust Fund awarded The University of Akron a $3 million gift from which an endowment was established to create The Firestone Fellows Strive Toward Excellence Program, otherwise known as STEP. Students are inducted into STEP while they are enrolled in the sixth grade and are designated as "Firestone Fellows." They remain in STEP for two years before progressing to the University's Upward Bound Classic or Upward Bound Math and Science program, which assists them throughout high school. Program graduates who attend The University of Akron are awarded scholarships. Program Objectives: • To provide students with attitude, skills, support and financial assistance to pursue and successfully attain a college degree. • To assist students approaching adolescence to develop the positive self-identities necessary to resist pressure that devalues academic excellence. • To assist student in developing identifiable skills in writing, mathematics and analytical thinking, which will enable them to enroll in the appropriate college prep courses. • To provide parents with information and resources to support their children inpreparation for a college education. • To assist students in financing their college education at Th...

Adolescence Education Programme About Adolescence Education Programme: The Government of India has taken a decision to upscale the National School AIDS Education Programme (SAEP) and implement the Adolescence Education Programme (AEP) in all secondary and higher secondary schools. The Central Board of Secondary Education is implementing the AEP in all private schools affiliated to it. Adolescence Education is an intervention to impart accurate and adequate knowledge about the process of growing up with a focus on reproductive and sexual health in its biological, psychological and socio-cultural dimensions, emotional health and coping with life skills. Global and Indian experiences have shown that educational interventions focused on life skills development have proven very effective in empowering adolescents to manage their ARSH issues and concerns, including avoidance of risky behaviours. Objectives of Adolescence Education • To ensure the integration of AE elements into the school curriculum and in teacher education courses. • To organize activities for life skills development. • To help students acquire authentic knowledge about Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH) including HIV/AIDS and substance abuse, especially drugs. • To inculcate in students essential life skills to develop healthy attitudes and responsible behaviour towards ARSH issues, including HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. Training Programmes Under AEP, the CBSE is conducting empowerment programme...

Adolescents (children aged 10–19) are growing up in a transforming world. Technology, migration, climate change and conflict are reshaping society, forcing people across the globe to adapt to unexpected changes in their lives and work. To keep up, Yet, over 250 million adolescents were not in school, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2030, it is estimated that another 825 million children will not acquire the basic secondary-level skills – like transferable, digital and job-specific skills – needed to support lifelong learning and employment. Without access to education opportunities that help develop skills, adolescents face serious challenges thriving in the twenty-first century – with repercussions for generations to come. What’s more, some 617 million children and adolescents are unable to reach minimum proficiency levels in reading and math – even though two thirds of them are in school. This learning crisis is the greatest global challenge to preparing adolescents for the modern employment market. Concerted investment and coordination to strengthen education systems is needed so that all adolescents, especially the most marginalized, can acquire skills that help them fulfil their potential. • Foundational skills: Foundational skills, namely literacy and numeracy, are essential for further learning, productive employment and civic engagement. • Digital skills: Digital literacy enables children and young people to use and understand technology, search for and manag...

Strive Toward Excellence Program Strive Toward Excellence Program (STEP) isan endowedcollege-preparatory program for7th - 8th grade studentsfrom Akron area schools. Students meeting criteria are eligible for a scholarship to The University of Akron. In 1988, The Firestone Trust Fund awarded The University of Akron a $3 million gift from which an endowment was established to create The Firestone Fellows Strive Toward Excellence Program, otherwise known as STEP. Students are inducted into STEP while they are enrolled in the sixth grade and are designated as "Firestone Fellows." They remain in STEP for two years before progressing to the University's Upward Bound Classic or Upward Bound Math and Science program, which assists them throughout high school. Program graduates who attend The University of Akron are awarded scholarships. Program Objectives: • To provide students with attitude, skills, support and financial assistance to pursue and successfully attain a college degree. • To assist students approaching adolescence to develop the positive self-identities necessary to resist pressure that devalues academic excellence. • To assist student in developing identifiable skills in writing, mathematics and analytical thinking, which will enable them to enroll in the appropriate college prep courses. • To provide parents with information and resources to support their children inpreparation for a college education. • To assist students in financing their college education at Th...

The “We wanted to see if we could support families as a whole, as opposed to giving a student a really amazing one-off experience and sending them home to parents who potentially aren’t familiar with the content or don’t know how to help them pursue classes they could take on the subject,” said lead author In partnership with North Carolina State University and with funding from the National Science Foundation, the authors based their study on a Families who participated in the program met once a month for hands-on activities led by local experts. Afterward, the cohort participated in hands-on activities and attended an information session led by professionals with careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), giving families first-hand accounts of what it’s like to work in those fields. A local teen coding club demonstrated the nuances of programming by having families construct a Rube Goldberg machine in one session, and an astronaut visited to discuss the promise and perils of space travel in another. During an event with a focus on local wildlife, an ornithologist helped families capture birds with mist nets, banding individuals that hadn’t been caught before to monitor their populations. These formative activities were strengthened by shared experience. “After the bird banding, one of the parents bought a feeder so they could continue talking about birds at home,” Ennes said. “Our goal wasn’t to convince students to become scientists, because not ...

The second decade of life is a time of transformation. During adolescence (ages 10–19), girls and boys begin to interact with the world in new ways – taking chances, learning skills and experiencing unfamiliar emotions. They venture beyond their families to form powerful connections with peers. They search for ways to stand out and belong, to find their place in society and make a difference in their world. Today’s generation of young people is larger than ever before. But far too many are not getting what they need to realize their full range of rights. Poverty and deprivation, gender inequality and other forms of discrimination intersect with And through it all, adolescents are too often ignored by policymakers – or worse, viewed as problems or threats. Key facts • There are 1.2 billion adolescents worldwide – the largest cohort ever, and the most educated and urbanized. • 90 per cent of adolescents live in low- and middle-income countries, and 125 million live in areas affected by armed conflict. • Sub-Saharan Africa’s growing adolescent population, expected to reach 500 million by 2050, has the potential to fuel powerful change – if Governments invest in and engage it. • 1 in 4 of the poorest adolescents has never attended school, and more than 200 million adolescents of secondary school age are out of school. • Adolescents are the only age group among whom AIDS-related deaths are not decreasing. A window of opportunity The rapid physical and cognitive development that...

Adolescence Education Programme About Adolescence Education Programme: The Government of India has taken a decision to upscale the National School AIDS Education Programme (SAEP) and implement the Adolescence Education Programme (AEP) in all secondary and higher secondary schools. The Central Board of Secondary Education is implementing the AEP in all private schools affiliated to it. Adolescence Education is an intervention to impart accurate and adequate knowledge about the process of growing up with a focus on reproductive and sexual health in its biological, psychological and socio-cultural dimensions, emotional health and coping with life skills. Global and Indian experiences have shown that educational interventions focused on life skills development have proven very effective in empowering adolescents to manage their ARSH issues and concerns, including avoidance of risky behaviours. Objectives of Adolescence Education • To ensure the integration of AE elements into the school curriculum and in teacher education courses. • To organize activities for life skills development. • To help students acquire authentic knowledge about Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH) including HIV/AIDS and substance abuse, especially drugs. • To inculcate in students essential life skills to develop healthy attitudes and responsible behaviour towards ARSH issues, including HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. Training Programmes Under AEP, the CBSE is conducting empowerment programme...