Shifting Narratives Tools: Youth Bids
Youth take actions to prompt and seek attention from educators and peers. When youth make a shifting narratives bid, they seek to adjust the story of who counts in STEM to include their knowledge, expertise, and perspectives. This guide provides examples of how youth may seek to shift narratives, and ways to notice these bids and readily respond to them in ways that value youth for who they are and what they bring to the learning environment.
Topics
- youth bids
- shifting narratives
- informal STEM learning (ISL)
- youth engagement
- equitable learning
- scaffold engagement
- power and oppression
- transformative potential
- legitimate belonging
- interdependence
- positive experiences
- educator recognition
- reflective practice
- revoicing
- equity compass
- youth voices
- systemic injustices
- problem-solving
- meaning-making
- social futures
- disruption of injustices
- community engagement
- societal narratives
- youth agency
- STEM identity
- institutional support
- equity
- social justice
- inclusivity
- informal learning