Janet Batsleer 
Informal Learning in Youth Work [EPUB ebook] 

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.

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How to Use this Book

Informal Learning and Informal Education

PART ONE: WHOSE AGENDA?

Identity, Identity Politics and Rights

Social Inclusion and Exclusion

Challenging the `NEET` discourse

Personal Agendas

Reflective Practice in the Context of Diversity

PART TWO: GETTING TO KNOW YOUNG PEOPLE

Understanding Young People

Boundaries in Practice

`It′s Boring′… How Do Youth Workers Engage?

PART THREE : GETTING DEEPER

Safe Space and Identity-Based Groupwork

The Voluntary Relationship

Competence, Negotiation and Accompaniment

Friendship and Professionalism

Animation, Informal Education and Creativity

PART FOUR: UNFINISHED CONVERSATIONS

Silence, Bullying and Despair

Youth Work Responses

Silence, Spirit and Solidarity

Resources for Practice

Youth Work, Democracy and Participation

Community Cohesion and Transversal Politics

Despre autor

Janet Batsleer is Principal Lecturer and Head of Youth and Community Work at Manchester Metropolitan University.