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                                                                                                                                                                               Youth Work is Purposeful play I have learned a lot about purposeful play from this week's reading as well as other YDEV classes I have taken in the past. I really enjoyed exploring more in depth this topic. It helped me enriched my knowledge. I was able to obtain new insight regarding play and development. I must admit, prior being p...

                                                                                                                                        Youth Work is Identity      I really liked this week's reading. It focused on teachers/educators working closely with Black and Latinos. Educators implemented hip-hop as a way to interest youth and engage them in literacy. Through performing, youth were able to find their full potential and more importantly their identity. It stood out to me, how authentic educators were, they believed authenticity has been crucial to them in pedagogy. Racism, identit...

                                                                                                   Youth Work  --->  Leading    Over time youth have not really been involved in leading positions. I believe society needs more youth leading and actively participating in the community in different roles such as the elections, volunteer programs and so on to ultimately become successful individuals and to avoid them from being involved in violence, drugs and bad influences. When leading comes into play youth feel more valued and their voice can be hear.  Allowing young people become leaders from underestimated communities, elevate and provide them ongoing support along path...