Learning for Development

The organizational and institutional embedding of new learning is one of the biggest challenges for development. This book in the Development Matters series takes a learning approach to development, focusing the learning that takes place through development action - be it intentional and structured, or the outcome of different forms of engagement. Learning for Development also demonstrates how important a critical awareness of the social dynamics of learning is for individuals and their organizations, and for building coherent policy and action. Through a number of case-studies and a wealth of interdisciplinary research, Learning for Development proposes a more flexible model of development action which aims to ensure that projects address the specific needs of, improves dialogue between, local groups and individuals.>

Summary

This book takes a learning approach to development, focusing on the learning that takes place through development action – be it intentional and structured, or the outcome of different forms of engagement.

Product details

• Authors: Hazel Johnson, Hazel J. Johnson, Hazel J. Wilson Johnson, Professor Hazel Johnson, Doctor Gordon Wilson, Gordon Wilson
• Assisted by: Helen Yanacopulos (Editor)
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.11.2009
• EAN: 9781848131972
• ISBN: 978-1-84813-197-2
• No. of pages: 160
• Series: Development Matters; Development Matters
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics