The Area Development Initiative to Grow YSI: History, Impact, Current Status and Future Development
The Work of the Local Leaders: How do they make a difference?
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The thematic examples that follow are organised within several broad categories gleaned from an examination of the work of local leaders over the past three years. Taken in their entirety, and presented in their own words, the perceptive “stories” they tell encapsulate the centrality of their skill sets as relationship-based professionals. These video clips amply demonstrate the essential role local leaders have played in growing and sustaining effective youth-led social innovation across Ireland.
Collaborating with and supporting teachers
Grainne Davitt describes informal and free-flowing interactions with teachers during Teach Meets, which can lead to a sense of mutual purpose and insight. (2020/21)
Eileen Costello Rawat examines how implementing YSI processes and practices (e.g., experiential learning and open-ended classroom discussion) can lead to more fully engaged student performance and build enthusiasm not only on the part of learners but also among teachers. These experiences alter how each think about teaching and learning. (2020/21)
Cáit Fitzgerald Healy discusses the promise and efficiency of informal virtual learning formats as a tool to enhance and support teachers and classrooms. (2020/21)