Investing in Youth Work: Learning from Complexity

摘要

This article proposes key elements for a system of support for youth workers to develop their professional skills and capabilities by using a human development approach.? The article argues that narrowed and bureaucratic approaches to professional development can ignore the complex dynamics of human development that support engaged learning and continuous growth and improvement.? The author suggests a more dynamic system where professional development in grounded by practice; employs reflection, mentorship and coaching; and supports healthy organizational culture to foster high quality youth work.