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Principles and Practice of Informal Education
Learning Through Life
Target Audience and Focus
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.
Approach and Relevance
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.
Role of the Educator
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.
Practical Aspects of Teaching
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.
Professional Development and Evaluation
Finally the book analyses developing professional practice, the use of line management and supervision, and evaluation of work.
