About This Publication
We’ve all heard about the current government strategies for neighbourhood renewal, but what do they mean? How will they impact on community education? And what does community education have to offer learners in deprived communities and run-down neighbourhoods?
This guide cuts to the heart of what community education and neighbourhood renewal are all about. It points out the opportunities, challenges and dilemmas that are raised by government policy, and offers practical advice to allow for sustainable initiatives, active citizenship and social change.
Based on over 25 years experience of working in community education in poor neighbourhoods, Jane Thompson offers insight, advice, examples and resources aimed at community education practitioners who want to make a difference.
This is an essential guide for anyone involved in neighbourhood renewal strategies and interested in the part that community education has to play.
This guide cuts to the heart of what community education and neighbourhood renewal are all about. It points out the opportunities, challenges and dilemmas that are raised by government policy, and offers practical advice to allow for sustainable initiatives, active citizenship and social change.
Based on over 25 years experience of working in community education in poor neighbourhoods, Jane Thompson offers insight, advice, examples and resources aimed at community education practitioners who want to make a difference.
This is an essential guide for anyone involved in neighbourhood renewal strategies and interested in the part that community education has to play.
Contents
| Chapter 1 | Neighbourhoods in crisis |
| Chapter 2 | All change |
| Chapter 3 | Why change? |
| Chapter 4 | Neighbourhood renewal |
| Chapter 5 | Community and education |
| Chapter 6 | Outreach |
| Chapter 7 | Curriculum matters |
| Chapter 8 | Getting started |
| Chapter 9 | Listening campaigns |
| Chapter 10 | Strength in numbers |
| Chapter 11 | Making a difference – how do you know? |
| Chapter 12 | Building-in sustainability |
| Chapter 13 | Spreading the word |
| Chapter 14 | Letting go and moving on |
| Chapter 15 | Check it out |
| Glossary | |
| Further reading and resources | |
| Useful contacts and networks |