Principles and Practice of Informal Education

Name: Principles and Practice of Informal Education
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

This new key 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. > 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 casn