Resources
Online Self Assessment Tool (OSAT) for Learning Choices
Self Evaluation for good practice…. in response to expressed needs at LC 2004. Developed by DSF in consultation with a team of practitioners this online tool will allow programs to self asses against a number of key indicators of good practice, identify their strengths and weaknesses, see how they rate against an average, and find contacts/tools to assist them develop in areas where they are not so strong. Click here to view the Self-Assessment Tool.
Girls With A Purpose
Girls With A Purpose is a personal development and life skill program that supports teenage girls to develop healthy and authentic self-worth by strengthening their identity and sense of purpose. The program uses a strengths approach to facilitate healthy discussions and experiential learning about topics such as communication, goal planning, relationships, sexual health, beauty, help-seeking and self-esteem. The Facilitator’s Manual is a flexible step-by-step guide allowing educators and youth workers to use the content in their own school, community or program setting. For more information go to www.lifehouse.org.au/gwap
Classroom Connections – Cultivating Peace Resources
The goal of the Cultivating Peace initiative is to create classroom-ready resources for schools across Canada that will assist teachers and community leaders to educate for change. The programs created through this initiative will encourage youth to respect diversity, think globally, value human rights, recognize injustice and respond to conflict with methods other than violence. These resources will engage children and youth in the search for a culture of peace in their homes, their schools, their neighbourhoods and their global community. Find out more and download the resources for free here.
Where’s The Party At?
The “Where’s the Party At?” Toolbox is aimed at youth (15-19) and provides materials that explore personal development issues. The engaging content will allow learners to develop reading, writing and numeracy skills as well as online and general computing skills. The ‘Where’s the Party At’ Toolbox supports the delivery of the Certificate of General Education for Adults.
Learners go to a virtual ‘house party’ where each room engages them in a range of graphically rich, interactive activities allowing them to access information about different issues, explore their feelings and test their knowledge.
You can view the “Where’s the party at?” Toolbox here.
Plan-It Youth Mentoring Program Resources
Plan-It Youth is a youth mentoring project operating in a number of regions around Australia. It provides support to young people, through community mentoring, exposing them to other experiences of life and increasing their opportunities for a successful transition from education to further training or employment. Find out more by clicking here.