Principles and Practice of Informal Education by Linda Deer Richardson

Principles and Practice of Informal Education by Linda Deer Richardson

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.

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

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ISBN 13	9780415216906
ISBN 10	0415216907
Title	Principles and Practice of Informal Education
Author	Linda Deer Richardson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2001-08-30
Number of pages	308
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.