Research Updates for Professionals
New offering: Understanding Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior
Online research updates provided by the University of Minnesota Extension Families with Teens program are short term, non-credit professional development opportunities. The updates help professionals working with families of teens to explore current research on specific topics in the field of normative adolescent development and what it means for the two-way parent-adolescent relationship. Participants will have opportunities to reflect on course content and explore what it means for their day to day work.
School personnel, counselors, social workers, faith-based staff, parent educators, public health staff, and others who work with teens and their families in community organizations and agencies are encouraged to participate. Co-workers might consider signing up at the same time to enhance learning and receive a discounted registration rate.
Participants will be able to listen to audio-streamed PowerPoint presentations, as well as download note taking documents from PowerPoint presentations, journal article summaries, resource lists, and other resources. Discussion boards and online learning activities also enhance the course.
New Offering: Understanding Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior
Would you like to learn more about the research on adolescent risk-taking and its implications for your work? The Understanding Adolescent Risk-Taking Behavior Research Update for Professionals online course is designed to help you:
- Define risk-taking.
- Present a multi-dimensional framework for understanding risk-taking.
- Introduce a model of adolescent decision making.
- Reframe risk-taking and offer a systems approach to risk-taking with an emphasis on family influences.
Through this course you will have opportunities to apply current research on risk-taking through online activities and threaded discussions.
Registration for this course is open from November 20, 2009 to January 15, 2010. Register online or print a registration (108KB PDF) form to register. The cost for registration is $50/person or $45/person for 3 or more registrations from the same agency.
Once you register, you will receive a username and password to enter to course. For more information about this course, contact Colleen Gengler.
Frequently Asked Questions
What past research update participants have said...
“I like the variety of ways the information was presented. I also liked that I could go at my own pace and go back to things I wanted more time on. The discussion piece was great.”
“I will be better prepared with resources to cite when necessary with programs and news columns. I'm going to continue to look at some of the issues as they relate to diversity.”
“This info will be good to use when working with parents of teens - so many times they are discouraged and just plain tired and I think this info will make them feel more positive about their parenting skills.”
Contact Information
For more information on Families with Teens Research Updates, contact Colleen Gengler.
