Collaboration
Working with others toward a shared goal.
Learning through experience and reflection.
YTAA uses facilitated activities, peer conversation and practical feedback to support young people’s understanding of their strengths and next steps.
How a YTAA session works
- 01
Orientation
Participants receive clear information about the setting and their role.
- 02
Shared experience
A practical challenge creates a context for collaboration and decision-making.
- 03
Reflection
Participants discuss what they noticed about their actions and interactions.
- 04
Feedback
Peers and facilitators contribute respectful observations.
- 05
Next step
Each participant identifies a practical route for further exploration.
Practice themes
Initiative
Taking purposeful action in a group setting.
Reflection
Making sense of experience and feedback.
Decision-making
Considering context, options and consequences.
Practice themes
- collaboration
- initiative
- reflection
- communication
- decision-making
- care
Learning from different perspectives
A participant’s own reflection, peer feedback and facilitator observation create a richer conversation about learning and development.
Using feedback with care
YTAA treats feedback as a starting point for a participant’s own reflection and development.
Clear context
Participants understand the purpose and setting of each activity.
Respectful conversation
Feedback is shared with care, clarity and attention to the participant’s perspective.
Participant agency
Young people decide how they use their reflection and outcomes.
Defined roles
Partners understand their role and the purpose of their contribution.
YTAA uses learning from each session to strengthen future practice.
What participants take away
- A shared experience to reflect on.
- Feedback from peers and facilitators.
- A practical next step for further exploration.
Care and information
YTAA uses clear consent, age-appropriate communication and documented information arrangements.