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Rural Learning
A practical guide to developing learning opportunities in the countryside
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John Payne More titles on Informal
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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
 | Living in the countryside gives important background information |
| Developing rural learning looks at the role of the adult learning worker, networking, progression and development |
| Getting organised helps with needs assessment, publicity and communication, organising events and time management |
| Resources features a who’s who in adult learning. |
Rural Learning does not aim to provide a comprehensive set of prescriptions. Although the book does give checklists and ‘quick tips’, readers are encouraged to experiment and try out new ways of working. Examples of good practice in the text suggest what kinds of approach have been successful. However, review questions stimulate the reader to ask how these approaches can be modified to fit different contexts.
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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)
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Contents
| Acknowledgements | |
| Introduction | |
| Section 1 | Living in the countryside |
| Section 2 | Developing rural learning |
| Section 3 | Getting organised |
| Section 4 | Resources |
| Part A | A who's who of education and training for adults |
| Part B | Adult learning |
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