Informal Learning in Youth Work

2008-05-21
Informal Learning in Youth Work

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  • Author: Janet R Batsleer
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1473946190
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 186

Informal Learning in Youth Work offers fresh perspectives on all aspects of informal education in the youth work setting. Designed to develop the reader′s knowledge and skills, this comprehensive textbook explores key issues such as communication, power relations, ethics, gender exclusion, sexuality, race discrimination and social class. The author places particular emphasis on conversation as a key means of promoting informal learning and engaging effectively with young people. Other key features include: " case studies that illustrate the application of theory to `real-life′ practice " an emphasis on critical reflection, including reflective questions " an easily accessible style, with key terms and tips for further reading " a four-part structure guiding the reader through different stages of conversations and relationships in informal education. Informal Learning in Youth Work provides a unique combination of theoretical analysis and practice tips. Satisfying training and course requirements in the area, it will be essential reading for all students on youth and community work courses, as well as those in allied fields such as education and social work. It will also be a valuable reference for practitioners working with young people on a daily basis.

Learning mobility and non-formal learning in European contexts: Policies, approaches and examples

2014-01-01
Learning mobility and non-formal learning in European contexts: Policies, approaches and examples

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  • Author: Günter J.Friesenhahn, Hanjo Schild, Hans-Georg Wicke, Judit Balogh
  • Publisher: Council of Europe
  • ISBN: 928717833X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 215

Mobility is considered to be important for the personal development and employability of young people, as well as for intercultural dialogue, participation and active citizenship. Learning mobility in the youth field focuses on non-formal learning as a relevant part of youth work, with links to informal learning as well as to formal education. Different stakeholders at European level, particularly the Council of Europe and the European Commission, but also individual member states, foster programmes and strategies to enhance the mobility of young people, and particularly the learning dimension in mobility schemes. This book on learning mobility is a joint Council of Europe and European Commission publication, and provides texts of an academic, scientific, political and practical nature for all stakeholders in the youth field - youth leaders and youth workers, policy makers, researchers and so on. It should contribute to dialogue and co-operation between relevant players and to discussion on the further development and purpose of youth mobility schemes and their outcomes for young people.

Principles and Practice of Informal Education

2004-11-23
Principles and Practice of Informal Education

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  • Author: Linda Deer Richardson
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134605188
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 308

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.

What is Youth Work?

2010-07-05
What is Youth Work?

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  • Author: Janet R Batsleer
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1844456986
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 192

With the proposed development of the ′youth professional′ and the consolidation of graduate professional qualifications, this is an important time for youth work. This book sets out the current state of debate about youth work for those considering, or about to embark on, a degree course. Contemporary debates in youth work are explored, and help to give students a sense of its history and its future contribution. By combining the experience of its editors and the contemporaneous experience of the voices of contributors, this book provides an excellent introduction to work as a youth worker in the twenty-first century.

Informal Learning in Youth Work

2008-05-21
Informal Learning in Youth Work

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  • Author: Janet R Batsleer
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1849208360
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 185

Informal Learning in Youth Work offers fresh perspectives on all aspects of informal education in the youth work setting. Designed to develop the reader′s knowledge and skills, this comprehensive textbook explores key issues such as communication, power relations, ethics, gender exclusion, sexuality, race discrimination and social class. The author places particular emphasis on conversation as a key means of promoting informal learning and engaging effectively with young people. Other key features include: " case studies that illustrate the application of theory to `real-life′ practice " an emphasis on critical reflection, including reflective questions " an easily accessible style, with key terms and tips for further reading " a four-part structure guiding the reader through different stages of conversations and relationships in informal education. Informal Learning in Youth Work provides a unique combination of theoretical analysis and practice tips. Satisfying training and course requirements in the area, it will be essential reading for all students on youth and community work courses, as well as those in allied fields such as education and social work. It will also be a valuable reference for practitioners working with young people on a daily basis.

Using Informal Education

1990
Using Informal Education

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  • Author: Tony Jeffs
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780335092659
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 156

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the use of informal education in welfare and schooling. This has been reflected in major developments in practice. Using Informal Education is an exploraton of these changes, and aims to provide an insight into practice.

Socially Just, Radical Alternatives for Education and Youth Work Practice

2015-10-12
Socially Just, Radical Alternatives for Education and Youth Work Practice

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  • Author: Charlie Cooper
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 1137393599
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 295

Challenging dominant discourses in neoliberal marketized societies about working with disconnected young people, this book argues that alternative, radical approaches to formal and informal education are necessary to challenge repressive practices, and to help build a more equal, socially-just society.

Youth Work: Histories, Policy and Contexts

2015-09-10
Youth Work: Histories, Policy and Contexts

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  • Author: Graham Bright
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • ISBN: 1350314226
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 325

Youth work is a means of promoting learning, equality and inclusion with young people. It is an incredibly rewarding profession; however, state regulation means that youth work students and practitioners must continuously wrestle with the challenges of contemporary practice in environments that are complex and changing. This book brings together a collection of voices to speak to these concerns. Drawing on the history of the profession, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of policy and practice. Chapters explore the impact of New Labour; the changes that came with the coalition government; youth work in the voluntary sector, and youth work in a digital world. Graham Bright concludes with a powerful reflection on what the future holds for the profession. Each chapter features 'Over to You' activity boxes which invite readers to engage collaboratively in developing and applying ideas, with case studies which link discussion to real life examples. This is an important book for students, practitioners and lecturers in the field of youth and community work and related practice with children and young people.

Working with Young People

2013-08-12
Working with Young People

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  • Author: Sheila Curran
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1446298213
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 415

Working with Young People is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need for supporting young people as they learn about themselves, others and society and prepare for the transition to adulthood. It introduces the fundamental concepts and issues that lie at the heart of contemporary work with young people and challenges you to think deeply about: - the social context of young people - values and principles that underpin practice - the variety of settings in which practice takes place, and - the importance of informal learning in the lives of young people. Whether you are a new student or returning to study, Working with Young Poeple provides a stimulating introduction and a foundation for further study. Sheila Curran is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. Roger Harrison is Senior Lecturer at The Open University. Donald Mackinnon is Lecturer at The Open University.

Youth Work Process, Product and Practice

2016-06-17
Youth Work Process, Product and Practice

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  • Author: Jon Ord
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1135009686
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 332

Youth Work Process and Practice provides an overview of the central concerns in youth work today, exploring what youth work actually consists in and developing an authentic theoretical framework for practice. This accessible textbook places the role of the curriculum and idea of practice as a process at the centre of youth work. Exploring important aspects of practice – such as empowerment, participation and choice, group work, experiential learning and the importance of relationship building – Jon Ord explains how the idea of curriculum can be used to communicate, legitimate and develop youth worth practice, as well as help to articulate its value and importance. The book includes a detailed and up-to-date analysis of the policy climate, looks at the implications of its focus on measurability and outcomes and discusses the impact of devolution in the UK on youth work practice. It contrasts dominant contemporary perspectives of youth and youth culture and argues that, rather than competing, ‘informal’ and ‘social’ education are twin aspects of an educational practice which must emphasises both individual development and wider social change. Youth Work Process and Practice is an essential read for all students of youth and community work and will also be an important reference for practising youth workers.