Principles and Practice of Informal Education : Learning Through Life

Richardson, Linda Deer (EDT); Wolfe, Mary (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0415216893 / ISBN 13: 9780415216890

Published by Routledge, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles and Practice of Informal Education : Learning Through Life
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415216893
• ISBN 13: 9780415216890
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This new and exciting text is aimed at informal educators involved in youth work, community work and adult education and health promotion. The contributors explore the principles and practice of informal education and focus, in particular, on the notion of 'working with' which is central to practice, in this sector. The book argues for an approach which is relevant to a number of professional fields and which focuses on a way of working rather than upon a specific target group. The book looks at the role of an educator in informal education and youth work settings. Comprehensive and analytical, it looks at social, cultural and political contexts of education. The authors discuss the practical side of teaching from the setting, programme planning and communication to activity-based work, one-to-one case work, formal group work and managing the work load. Finally the book analyses developing professional practice, the use of line management and supervision, and evaluation of work.

About the Author

Linda Deer is a freelance writer/editor/lecturer/consultant.
Mary Wolfe is full time tutor at YMCA George Williams College, London