Participation
Learning and teaching for transformation: a global dialogue exploring relationships between education, participation and social change
Delivering education programmes which contribute to social change
Authors:
; Participation Group, IDS
Publisher:
Participation.Net, 2005
This Topic Guide documents an initiative aiming to enhance the capacity of institutions of higher learning to develop and deliver effective education programmes that contribute to a wider transformation of individuals, institutions and society.
This initiative began as a dialogue on Learning and Teaching Participation (LTP) in institutions of higher learning but, through a series of e-fora and an international workshop, the initiative has become a wider network of people involved in learning and teaching for transformation, both through theory and in practice. The key dimensions of social change, participation, teaching and learning that emerged from the dialogue are organised in the topic guide under the following headings:
- teaching and learning
- learners and identities
- community and context
- institutions of higher learning
- concepts and theories
- strategies for change.
The initiative is of interest to those involved directly in education as collaborators in a mutual learning process, to members of organisations and institutions in partnership with education providers, to policy-makers and those who guide and support teaching and learning throughout the education system. It is especially relevant to those involved in the preparation of individuals for engagement in fields such as development, governance and citizenship, and within sectors that aim to bring about personal and social change.
As well as documenting the debate the topic guide seeks to provide a space for further experience sharing, debate, discussion and a launching of initiatives which support learning and teaching for transformation. In particular they aim to explore further the relationships between education, participation and social change by:
- disseminating experiences and stories related to learning and teaching for transformation
- strengthening the network of professionals and practitioners engaging in related activities
- encouraging regional/national dialogues and exchanges
- compiling innovations, materials and approaches
- supporting the scaling up of processes, methods and strategies
- developing a strong, proactive and responsive research agenda through collaboration and partnership.
