Date of Award
2014
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.Ed.
Department
Education
Keywords
Acceptance, Compassion, Empathy, Resilience, Respect, Sense of Belonging
Supervisor
Salinitri, Geri
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
This paper focuses on the one-day event, Project B.L.A.S.T., and its impact on student and adult participants, intrinsically and extrinsically. Former participants in the event were recruited on a volunteer basis, and were interviewed on the impact this event had on them, as well as the perceptive impact it had on others. Using a qualitative approach, thematic analysis, was used to draw conclusions about impact and perceived impact, as well as short and long-term implications. Project B.L.A.S.T. stands for: breaking barriers, loving yourself, accepting others, similarities not differences, and totally inclusive experience. It is a proactive approach to adversity faced by 21st century youth, and an eye-opening experience for all. The development of resiliency is crucial to one's ability to develop into a socially competent citizen, and must be a primary focus of our current education system if youth are expected to demonstrate personal and social responsibility, and transfer these skills when out in the real world. With heightened risk factors of the 21st century, continuous efforts must be made to alleviate that which impedes youth's academic, social, personal, emotional and psychological potential, competency and success.
Recommended Citation
Sirianni, Kelli Lynn, "Project B.L.A.S.T (Breaking Barriers, Loving Yourself, Accepting Others, Similarities not Differences, Totally Inclusive Experience): Impact on Adolescent Resilience and Sense of Belonging in Secondary Schools" (2014). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5191.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5191