The Foundational Partnership: Learning from the Voices of Our Elders

Nee-Benham, Maenette K.P. Ah; Guajardo, Francisco

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“…These conceptions position youth work as informal or non-formal education and have been prominent in British-influenced youth work [1,23] and in Irish traditions influenced by Catholic liberation theology [3,24], and variants of these traditions are commonly found in the UK, Australia, and Ireland, as well as in several British Commonwealth countries [20]. A second approach to youth work theorisation was developed based upon social psychological theories, derived particularly from the humanistic psychology described by Adler [25,26] positive psychology lifespan development theories, and Bronfenbrenner's developmental systems theories [25,27]. These theories form the theoretical basis for Positive Youth Development (PYD) approaches [28,29], including Brendtro's Circle of Courage [25,30], and cross-cultural youth work approaches developed in New Zealand [31].…”

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Youth Work for People and Planet: Integrating Insights from Ecopedagogy into Youth Work

Cooper,

Corney,

Gorman

2024

Youth

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Youth work is not unitary, has a diverse history, and draws upon differing traditions; however, the focus of all major youth work traditions has been anthropocentric. This approach is now challenged by young people themselves through the climate justice movement, and institutionally through the United Nations Agenda 2030 resolution, which has developed integrated Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to “balance” social, environmental, and economic imperatives. This article examines what insights can be gained from ecopedagogy that would enable youth work to fully integrate an ecological perspective alongside traditional anthropological concerns. The discussion focuses on the nexus and tensions between ecopedagogy and youth work from a theoretical perspective to draw out insights into how changes need to be made to the aims and purposes of youth work, how this might be achieved, and barriers in the current environment.

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