School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyCommunity Education: History, Philosophy, ApproachesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101348.2
Discipline: EDUCATION STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
60034 - Community Education: History, Philosophy, Models
About this Unit
This unit provides an overview of different sites, strategies and methods of community education, ranging from formal settings such as community colleges to informal settings of community action and community development. The different philosophies at work in these different sites will be examined, as will the roles and functions of community educators. The unit provides the opportunity for exploration of current practices of community education in local communities.