I had to complete a piece of work on my A level Geography course recently about levels of engagement which I would like to share with you all as this also got me thinking about looked after children and what levels of engagement we need and are important to us.
I have broken it down into different categories.
Age – Teenagers are often more engaged with current events and social issues.
Challenge– We tend to be more engaged if we feel challenged that could just be a small challenge like reading an extra page of a book.
Motivation– If we feel motivated to participate in an event, we are more likely to do so. Help us get motivated.
Availability of access to information – Allowing us to have a response amount of time on the internet and other forms of media will encourage us to be engaged with current events and social issues.
Relevance to our lives – We are more likely to engage in a particular topic if we are interested in it.
Educational attainment – If we have a higher and solid educational foundation it could give us the base of being engaged with political and civic activities.
Rewards – We will fell more engaged if we know there is a reward at the end of it no matter how small.
Active listening – By paying close attention to what we have to say will encourage us to engage with you on a trusting positive level.
A supportive environment – will promote a healthy development and well being which in turn helps us build self esteem, confidence, and resilience.
Advocating – By advocating for us could be hard work for foster carers but it will help us engage on a positive path knowing that our needs are met, and we have the resources to thrive.
Building trust – this is essential to us, it can involve being reliable, honest and transparent in your interactions with us and please make sure you follow through on any commitments you make to us.
Gender – Although it does not impact on levels on engagement because gender is not a determining factor and it may be more girls are likely to be engaged in community activities and volunteering than boys it does not mean they are engaged more.
By doing this piece of work it helped me identify some areas of engagement that looked after children may need help with.
The Nameless Onion.
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