how do u teach or reach teens from the innercity about college self esteem and job?

Question

sorry for the spelling and grammer mistake!

Answer 1

You might want to let them know that college is a viable option for them. Have members of the community of all ages from the district, from the school, that have gone to college or have successful jobs come to speak to them about the importance. They can also share similar experiences-that they were behind, or in trouble, or labeled. Have members of minority groups, like a Black Student Union, of a college talk to them. Take a field trip to a college. Talk about different precollege programs and scholarships and summer job and intern opportunities.

Answer 2

I've taught inner city kids and I have to say that the best thing you can do for them is to help them feel succesful. Most kids from that background think of college as something out of reach, something for other people. Many of them haven't had success in school and they are very discouraged. So you want to give them the opportunity to feel successful. For example, you can have students write and produce a play, or write speeches about issues important to them. Then have them perform the play or speeches for school faculty, family and peers. The kids will feel so good about themselves.

Showing the kids that you love and care about them is the right idea, but there's more to it than being nice and caring. Most inner city kids have never felt what it feels like to be good at something academic or scholastic. It's not hard to give them opportunities to get that feeling, with your support. Have older kids set up a "book buddies" club with younger (elementary aged) kids. Even if they are not good readers, they can help a second or third grader to read, or they can read books aloud to the younger children. This puts them in the position of teacher, and emphasizes what they know and what they can do, instead of what they can't do.

Another great opportunity for at-risk kids is peer-mediated conflict resolution. You teach the kids how to mediate conflicts between their peers. It puts them in a position where they are actively solving problems. Like with the book buddies, they are in a teaching position, where they can share their expertise with others. So instead of someone telling them "Don't fight! Don't do this! Don't do that! Read a book! Go to college..." they are in the position where they're guiding others to the right path. It's amazing how much self-esteem and a sense of direction and ambition can grow out of such an activity.

As others have said, it's an admirable endeavor and I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 3

Another thing I see with my kids are the hopes for instant success. They write songs, play sports, and other creations in hopes that it will instantly lead to something. Taking them through some sort of guided learning, where you start at one point and move slowly to a new point (over a series of days) can help teaching them that success normally comes from baby steps. I try each week to have a theme that will finally reveal itself on friday. The revelation is nice, but getting use to the process is more important.

Answer 4

First and foremost,SHOW THEM YOU LOVE THEM AND CARE ABOUT THEM. Then they will trust you. and listen to you. I think thats a great thing you are doing. Go to : PBS.ORG on the internet,then go to the boys of Baltimore Maryland innercity, they went to a school in Africa called Barrak. What an Awesome documentary, watch it, it will captivate your heart and soul. It`s about 5 little black kids who get a chance to change their lives. They are hillarious special little boys, check it out, you won`t be sorry.Look for the boys of Barak also, you will find it. God Bless You, and don`t listen to these fools remarks,they`re ignorant.

Answer 5

Get them out of that lowlife neighborhood and away from their lowlife friends. You could set an example by learning how to punctuate and spell. Then you wouldn't have to be so sorry.