infed.org - the encyclopaedia of informal education

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infed (the informal education homepage and encyclopaedia of informal education) was established in 1995 at the YMCA George Williams College, London as an open and not-for-profit site. The aim is to provide a space for people to explore the theory and practice of informal education, social action and lifelong learning.

Link - www.infed.org

Content is organised around:

  • ideas - key concepts and theories in informal education, lifelong learning and social action, eg social pedagogy or lifelong learning
  • thinkers - exploring thinkers central to the development of the theory and practice of lifelong learning, social action and informal education, eg Steve Biko or John Dewey
  • practice - developments in informal education and social action practice within different areas of work, eg community learning and development or groupwork