Week 03 History of CYC Student PDF

FAM1054 Intro to CYC Child and Youth Care: The Profession and our History Lesson 2 “Knowing where we come from helps us know where we are going” ~Unknown Why is it important to know the history of our profession? How does think...

FAM1054 Intro to CYC Child and Youth Care: The Profession and our History Lesson 2 “Knowing where we come from helps us know where we are going” ~Unknown Why is it important to know the history of our profession? How does thinking critically about our history help with current and future practice?  In preparation for today’s class, you reviewed the historical timeline of CYC. Sick Kids timeline reading In pairs, discuss some of the key elements of our history.  What stood out to you?  What surprised you?  How does this help shape your understanding of CYC? History is not always pretty  Historians, sociologists, and cultural psychologists all believe that childhood is a social construct This means that “we have collectively defined (or constructed) the meaning of childhood” (Stuart, 2013, p.22). Stuart (2013) quotes Heywood (2001) who states, “Societal differences in socioeconomic class, race, gender, religion, and so on, influence how a particular subgroup treats children” (p. 22). This means that the definition of childhood can change across time and cultures  Social construction of childhood Turn to page 49 of your textbook With a peer, discuss the 8 statements. Which ones do you agree with? What factors contribute to your beliefs? How might these beliefs affect your work as a CYC?  5 stages of residential care in Canada (Charles & Gabor, 2006) 18th century to mid 19th century: Moralistic-Saviour era. Mid 1800s to start of 1900s: Reformation-Rescue era. Common Late 1800s to 1940s: Protection-Segregation era. current 1940s to 1970s: Treatment Intervention era. types? This led into a Specialization Intervention era. Late 1900s to present: Consumer-Community partnership era.  History of CYC - Game Get into teams of 4-5 Use your textbook 7 questions…. will your team get them all correct?  History of child and youth care practice There are four paths along which the historical roots can be traced What are orphanages current day examples of CYC work community based "fresh air movement" from each of recreational services these pathways? government institutions  Child and Youth Worker post-secondary programs began being implemented throughout Canada in the early 1970’s What In 1974 the University of Victoria began does this offering it’s CYC BA program, its Masters in tell us 1985 and in 2005, the only PhD in CYC in the world. about our professio The OACYC was developed in 1969 and n? began working towards professionalization in the early 1970’s The first Masters of CYC in Ontario (and the only one outside of BC) began at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2016.  Child and Youth Care evolved within North American and European cultures that subsume theories, ideas, and social norms such as Individualism How is this Focus on rationale and scientific problematic for our thought field? Industrialization What does this Colonization mean for those Equality and democracy learning and Christian biblical tradition practicing now? Separation of church and state Why should we understand the impact of social, political and historical contexts on practice? After today’s class, can you answer the question Why does society need child and youth care practitioners? Self in CYC: Photo essay Include a photo and caption for each of the following theme: 1. Who are you in the world? What is your identity? 2. What brought you to the CYC program? Why are you interested in becoming a CYC? 3. A personal value you hold that will be beneficial to you as a CYC. 4. A personal characteristic that will be beneficial to you as a CYC. 5. An identified area for growth as you work toward becoming a CYC. 6. Your current understanding of self-care. How will you maintain a healthy school/life balance? 7. Your current understanding of the difference between a relationship and a therapeutic relationship. 8. Your current understanding of professional boundaries.  Information Important  Self and CYC photo essay due Oct 14th.  Oct 7th in-class video-based assignment. Have a great