Principles and Practice of Informal Education: Learning Through Life by Linda De

Description: Principles and Practice of Informal Education by Linda Deer Richardson, Mary Wolfe This text explores the principles and practice of informal education and focuses, in particular, on the notion of "working with" which is central to practice in this sector. It is aimed at informal educators involved in youth work, community work, adult education and health promotion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This text is aimed at informal educators involved in youth work, community work, 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. Section one looks at the role of an educator and in particular in informal education and youth work settings. Section two studies what is meant by the term "working with" and what this involves. It looks at social, cultural and political contexts of education. Section three looks at the practical side of teaching, including the setting, programme planning, communication, activity-based work, one-to-one case work, formal group work, and managing the work load. Finally section four analyzes developing professional practice. Contributors discuss recording professional practice, the use of line management and supervision, and evaluation of work. Back Cover 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. Author Biography Linda Deer is a freelance writer/editor/lecturer/consultant.Mary Wolfe is full time tutor at YMCA George Williams College, London Table of Contents Section One: Exploring Education 1. On Being and Educator 2. What is Informal Education 3. First Lessons: Historical Perspectives on Informal Education Section Two: Working With 4. Working with People as an Informal Educator 5. Professional Values in Informal Education Work 6. Confidentiality and Professional Practice 7. Learning from Experience 8. Relationships and Learning 9. Working with Networks and Organisations in the Community Section Three: Elemants of Practice 10. Conversation 11. Place, Space and Informal Education 12. Programme Planning 13. Activities 14. One-to-one Case Work Section Four: Developing Professional Practice 16. Managing Work 17. We Become Experts: Working with Basic Education Students as Researchers 18. Using Line Management for Professioanl Development 19. Using Supervision for Professioanl Development 20. Evaluation of the Work Details ISBN0415216907 Short Title PRINCIPLES & PRAC OF INFORMAL Language English ISBN-10 0415216907 ISBN-13 9780415216906 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2001 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Edited by Mary Wolfe Subtitle Learning Through Life Pages 308 DOI 10.1604/9780415216906 UK Release Date 2001-08-30 AU Release Date 2001-08-30 NZ Release Date 2001-08-30 Imprint Routledge Author Mary Wolfe Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2001-08-30 Alternative 9780415216890 DEWEY 370 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139875818;

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