Rural Learning: A Practical Guide to Developing Learning Opportunities in the Countryside - Softcover

Payne, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1862010897 ISBN 13: 9781862010895

Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, 2000

Synopsis

This book considers some of the implications for adult learning of the characteristics and changes in rural England. In many ways, the priorities for adult learning are not so very different from those in urban areas, but there are specific barriers to be overcome in rural areas. To be effective in rural areas, adult learning workers need to have knowledge of rural society and economy, as well as adult learning knowledge. They need to build up contacts and to develop relationships of trust and respect with people before launching them off towards new horizons. Rural learning is organised into four sections. &

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Reviews "... exceedingly useful ... This whole compact parcel [will] make the practitioner consider his/her approach and with a rich seam of inspirational examples of good practice, some of which will be replicable elsewhere. ... an affordable 'must have' in the library of the rural practitioner." (Sue Stoner, ACRE) " ... a valuable introductory text to anyone becoming involved in the challenging field of rural learning." (Paul and Jenny Rolph, Country Way) __________________________

Edition details

• Publisher: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1862010897
• ISBN 13: 9781862010895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80