Afterschool Matters: Creative Programs That Connect Youth Development and Student Achievement

by Sara L. Hill (Editor)

Overview

"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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452293455
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/08/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	646 KB

About the Author

Sara Hill, EdD, has worked in community-based education for 20 years. She has conducted research at community-based youth programs, both in the U.S. as well as internationally, and published several articles in the areas of literacy, youth development and community-based education. She received her MEd from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her EdD from Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.

Table of Contents

Foreword - Glynda Hull
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 - Cheri Fancsali
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 - Judith McVarish
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 - Georgia Hall
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 - Sarita Khurana
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 - Daneell Edwards
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 - Anne L. Thompson
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Program Context and Design
Academic Standards
Youth Development
Other Benefits and Competencies
Summary
Replication in Other Contexts
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"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

"The descriptions in this book exemplify good teaching such as might occur anywhere—not just afterschool. We are presented with 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

"As a director of an afterschool program, I found the unique aspects of these programs to be useful. The contributors tackle the issue of the place of afterschool programs in raising student achievement and warn that it is unwise to solely create another layer of school. Afterschool programs also have to have an element of FUN. "

Paul Young

"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

"Discusses how to develop creative youth programs and is a 'must' in a learning environment where afterschool enrichment possibilities have blossomed. "

California Bookwatch

"Lots of great nuts-and-bolts suggestions, helpful references, and suggestions on resources. "

Joseph Cronin

"As a director of an afterschool program, I found the unique aspects of these programs to be useful. The contributors tackle the issue of the place of afterschool programs in raising student achievement and warn that it is unwise to solely create another layer of school. Afterschool programs also have to have an element of FUN. "

Paul Young

"The descriptions in this book exemplify good teaching such as might occur anywhere—not just afterschool. We are presented with 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. "

Glynda A. Hull