Homework Clubs Community of Practice Skill Building Craig Mackie Program Director Christie Lake Kids Growing Up Great – Critical Hours Committee
Your Homework Club What are we trying to develop through homework clubs? What are some of the barriers to success for children and youth in our programs? What are some of the assets of our participants?
A few ways to think of HWK Club Impacts Asset Development Resilience Development Outcomes – Grades
Skill – A few definitions the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability
Skill building – some assumptions 1.Everyone can grow! 2.Progressive… 3.Intentional – can be step 4.Spontaneous 5.Celebrate and Recognize
Developmental Goal Setting What “skills” do you develop through your homework club?
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