Tue, March 05, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Global Graffiti Wall: Exploring and Embracing Our Uniqueness – VIRTUAL

This training complements concepts learned in Expanding Horizons: Expanding Learning in Out-of-School Time. This training is infused with Global Graffiti Wall activities to assist practitioners in presenting youth with fun and stimulating transitional activities that allows them to explore themselves and the world around them.

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 2 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.

Training Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Assess diversity life skills and build cultural competencies.
  2. Explore how Global Graffiti can be implemented in the afterschool setting.
  3. Explore how to provide youth with extensions for cultural learning in conjunction with Global Graffiti curriculum.

Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):

Equity and Inclusion

Equity and Antiracism Program and Leadership Practices

Identify – B. Recognizes and values each person’s racial and ethnic identity, avoids a “colorblind” lens.

Apply – A. Selects program materials that 1) represent the community served and 2) include diverse characters and experiences.

Apply – D. Authentically celebrates the value of other’s identities and cultures.

Inclusive and Accessible Physical and Social Space

Identify – C. Builds an understanding of the cultures represented by children and youth in the program and understands the need for providing culturally relevant activities and materials.

Culturally Responsive Practice

Identify – B. Values and respects cultural differences in children, youth, and families.

Apply – A. Designs and executes program activities and routines that build on children and youth’s cultural context.

Apply – D. Incorporates global perspectives.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed

III. Interactive Environment

II- J.- Active Learning

III-K. Sense of Belonging

IV. Engaging Environment

IV-O. – Furthering Learning