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MPU3322 YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
WHAT IS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT? Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum
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• Youth Development means growing and developing the skills and connections
young people need to take part in society and reach their potential
• Youth Development is a process that prepare young person to meet the
challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his or her full potential
• Youth Development is the process of growing up and developing one’s
capacities in positive ways.
• Youth Development promoted through activities and experiences that help
youth develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive competencies
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School, training
It’s about building institutions and
strong connections and workplaces
active involvement in
all areas of life
including:
Communities (sports,
church, cultural groups)
Peer groups
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Provide support Have positive family
communication
Expect their
adolescent to do
Spend time
well FAMILY PROMOTE together
HEALTHY YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT
WHEN THEY…
Expect commitment
from youth
Expect youth to do
well
Having a caring
school climate
Provide positive,
Have clear rules and
responsible adult role
consequences
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Adults advocate/
support for youth
Adults model
positive, responsible
and healthy
behaviour
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The principles outline what the youth development approach is all about
They can be used as a checklist and a tool for developing youth policies
and programmes and in working alongside young people
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The Youth Development is The Youth Development is
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MALAYSIA NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum
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• In the 8th Malaysia plan, the government has continued its focus on youth
development as it appreciated the role youths play, and their contribution to
national development
• Status of Young:Young people between the age range of 15 – 40 assume the
status of youth. Nevertheless, the main focus of youth development
programmes and activities involve young people from 18 – 25 year of age.
• Objective: To establish a holistic and harmonious Malaysian youth force
imbued with strong sprititual and moral values, who are responsible,
independent and patriotic thus serving as a stimulus to the development and
prosperity of the nation in consonance with the vision 2020.
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To empower youth organizations so that they capture the interest, commitment
and enthusiasm of young people and activities planned by the society.
To provide opportunities and facilities for the self-development of the young
people in social and economic functions.
To enhance the spirit of volunteerism and patriotism through social, welfare and
voluntary works.
To ensure the understanding of youth in matters of globalization, the importance
of partnership with governments agencies, NGOs, the private sector and
international networking.
To provide the necessary infrastructure and mechanism for youth activities
relating to research, assessment and evaluation.
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Long-term involvement
Support young people through their development
while adjusting to their changing developmental
needs. Twelve year olds need different support
than sixteen year olds
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Community-Based Collaboration
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Strength-Based Approach Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum
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Features of Positive Development
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UNDERSTANDING POSITIVE YOUTH
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ASSETS: training, formal
education, interpersonal
skills (social and AGENCY: positive Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum
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HEALTHY,
PRODUCTIVE
AND
ENGAGED ENABLING
YOUTH ENVIRONMENT: Bonding,
opportunities for prosocial
involvement, support,
prosocial norms, value&
recognition, youth-
CONTRIBUTIONS: Youth
responsive services, physical
engagement and psychological safety
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Conclusion Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum
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