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Larson, Reed W.; Walker, Kathrin C.; Rusk, Natalie; Diaz, Lisa B. – Applied Developmental Science, 2015
This article calls for research on the expertise of youth development practitioners. We argue for studies focused on understanding youth practice from practitioners' points of view--as they experience and enact it--with the aim of contributing findings and frameworks that are helpful to their work and learning. To improve youth programs, first, it…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Adolescent Development, Expertise, Educational Practices
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Larson, Reed W.; Walker, Kathrin C. – Journal of Adolescent Research, 2006
To make the transition to adulthood, youth must learn to function in the complex and unpredictable "real world" of adult life. This is an intensive case study of an urban arts program that sought to provide youth with experiences that prepared them for the real world of arts careers. We conducted 75 interviews with 12 youth and their adult leader…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Urban Areas, Art Education, Case Studies