CYC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Experiential Learning

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Child and Youth Care
• Course: CYC 101
• Professor: Lisa Pena- Sabanal

Document Summary

There are many stages in the development of child and youth care practitioners and the development of practice, skills and knowledge in cyc is a life-long process marked by the general phrases of novice, experienced and mature practice. The world of practice is not simple, development of skill & knowledge is not direct, nor is it defined by evenly divided stages, with clear transition points. Experiential learning, self, relationship and context are humanist concepts that are important because they affect practitioner development. Stuart explains that cyc"s develop through a series of stages that are both initiated by & characterized by transformative experiences which basically is an event that becomes such an intense learning experience that thinking, behaviour & perspectives are changed. They have an idea that these transformative events will be similar to what the cyc hopes children, youth & families will experience as a result of the interventions presented. (stuart 2013, pg.