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Moving beyond attendance: lessons learned from assessing engagement in afterschool contexts
Jennifer A Fredricks1, Amy M Bohnert, Kimberly Burdette
1Holleran Center for Community Action and Public Policy, Connecticut College.
New Directions for Youth Development
|December 25, 2014
Summary
Youth engagement is crucial for afterschool programs, impacting recruitment, retention, and academic success. Understanding and fostering engagement is key for program effectiveness and positive youth development.
Area of Science:
- Youth Development
- Educational Psychology
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Youth engagement is under-researched but vital for afterschool program success.
- Engagement levels fluctuate across programs, participants, and time.
- Engagement is linked to participant recruitment, retention, and academic achievement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the significance of youth engagement in afterschool settings.
- To review methods for assessing youth engagement.
- To identify characteristics of engaging afterschool programs and provide practical implications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review integrating practitioner and researcher perspectives.
- Synthesis of existing research on school engagement.
- Analysis of factors contributing to youth engagement in afterschool contexts.
Main Results:
- Engagement is a critical factor for program participation and outcomes.
- Variability in engagement exists across different contexts and individuals.
- Specific program features can enhance youth engagement.
Conclusions:
- Prioritizing and understanding youth engagement is essential for effective afterschool programming.
- Developing robust methods for assessing engagement is necessary.
- Practical strategies can be implemented to foster more engaging afterschool experiences for youth.
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