Conflict Resolution | The National Urban Technology Center, Inc.

Community Building
The Ultimate Solution for Students

Participants examine the possibility of positive change in a community starting with the vision of an individual, or small group, and causing a ripple of effect of energy and action throughout a large network of people who want to make a difference. The module aims to get participants interested in civic involvement and service, which is often at odds with the perception that being “cool” means not caring about anything. Participants learn more about their community and work together to build a vision for a community in which they will better able to live, and learn.

LAUNCH DEMO

Civic Duty: Examine basic tenets of citizenship and value of community service
Vision Building: Create a vision for a community that will improve education, economic empowerment, and quality of life for its residents
Consensus Building: Inspire others to work for the good of the community
Resource Management: Mobilize assets and resources to achieve goals
Collaboration: Understand the power of diversity and working with others for stronger impact

Innovative Ways to Reach and Teach Youth

The Conflict Resolution module includes five (5) theme-based social and emotional units that use story-telling, reading and writing comprehension, discussion groups, situation analysis and contemporary music and games to help students succeed.

ON THE REEL

Is the animated short that starts off each module, in which The Crew of virtual teens provide examples of how to build skills and avoid the pitfalls of adolescence by understanding the consequences of their decisions.

BREAK IT DOWN

Replays portions of the animation that the YLA Team Leader uses to facilitate critical thinking, group analysis and discussion. This activity teaches teens to identify problems as risk, draw conclusions, and learn through experience. Behind the scenes to respect one another and build empathy.

WRITE TO THE POINT

Allows participants to express their individual views in a journal to reinforce the lessons learned in prior sessions. Students use their critical thinking and reasoning skills to build knowledge, change attitude and improve their behavior.

WE GOT GAME

Takes the lesson to a physical plane, allowing students to act on the topic and to integrate the lesson experientially through floor games and role-playing. Participants learn to trust, have empathy, and work collaboratively in groups.

FINAL ANSWER

Is a TV-style quiz game that measures retention without feeling like a test. It allows for evaluation and assessment of participants.

GLOSSARY

Provides definitions of unfamiliar words that appear throughout the text in the interface. This enables the exploration and use of new languages.

HOT LINK LIBRARY

Encourages further study of the topic by researching information, content and illustrating use. Participants integrate history, geography, economics, and language arts into the YLA modules.

Community Building The Ultimate Solution for Students

Innovative Ways to Reach and Teach Youth

Community Building
The Ultimate Solution for Students