Volunteer Work, Informal Learning and Social Action - Rilegato

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 946209232X ISBN 13: 9789462092327

Casa editrice: SENSE PUBL, 2013

Riassunto

Since most research on work focuses on paid work, and most literature on education concentrates on schools, it is not surprising that studies on the relations between work and learning emphasize the relations between paid employment and organized education. This unique book deals with an area that has been rarely covered in the literature on work and education: the connections between volunteer work and informal learning. Through a variety of examples, ranging from the Red Cross to teacher-labourers, from cooperatives to social housing, and from participatory democracy to environmental social movements, this volume examines the learning dimension of volunteer work in different contexts. It also considers the special case of volunteerism among recent immigrants. The case studies analyze three basic types of voluntary organizations: those providing social services, representing local communities and mobilizing for social change. The chapters include profiles of the actual work their members do and detailed accounts of the learning practices they are engaged in during their work, and the impact of such learning on their personal and professional development. The concluding chapter offers a comparative analysis, practical recommendations and steps for further research.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: SENSE PUBL
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 946209232X
• ISBN 13: 9789462092327
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 256
• Redattore: Duguid Fiona, Mundel Karsten, Schugurensky Daniel
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile