Podcasts on Youth Development

July 02, 2019 by Konrad Glogowski

Last week, I published the 25th issue of Youth Development Today. The issue features a collection of podcasts that continue to inspire me and enrich my understanding of youth development.

I featured individual episodes in the newsletter, but it’s the ongoing efforts of the organizations that publish the podcasts that should also be highlighted. Some publish regularly and are quite prolific. Others publish less frequently or have started recently. Regardless of the frequency or level of experience, all of the podcasts are worth your time if you’re interested in research and emerging professional knowledge on positive youth development and effective teaching and learning.

If you’d like to take a closer look and listen to some of the podcasts, you can find the current issue of the newsletter here. The newsletter is free and arrives in your mailbox every month, with the exception of July and August. Interested? Consider subscribing.

Are They Enjoying the Journey?

December 05, 2018 by Konrad Glogowski in Research

If you work with youth, manage youth programs, or research youth development, this short report is well worth your time. It effectively summarizes existing research on brain development, explains how emotions and relationships support learning, and connects research findings to education and practical work with youth in ways that encourage deep reflection.

Syrian refugee children in Lebanon: Abeer

February 02, 2017 by Konrad Glogowski in Education Under Attack

UNICEF Canada recently published several videos on the experiences of Syrian refugee children. This one (above) features Abeer who is 13 years old and does not attend school because her parents don’t think she would be safe walking back from school in the late afternoon.

In the video, Abeer says “I’d like to know if other people could live our lives, even just for an hour.” She offers us a short but powerful glimpse into the experiences of millions of children in zones of conflict around the world.

It’s only a 45-second video but Abeer’s body language has stayed with me ever since I first watched it. You see her stress, frustration, pain, and — incredibly — her composure. As an educator, all I can think of is this: UNICEF, a 13-year-old refugee, and a 45-second video clip — the best lesson plan you could ask for. I hope you use it.