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University Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning - The Porous University (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017) Loot Price: R2,610
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University Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning - The Porous University (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Julia Preece

University Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning - The Porous University (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

Julia Preece

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This book offers a conceptual re-think of how university community engagement functions as a lifelong learning resource for communities. While having a specific focus on the South African context, it has important implications for other universities which are concerned with their communities, and makes a compelling argument for the university as a public good, in spite of current trends towards marketization and commodification of higher education. The book draws on a theoretical framework of capabilities, asset-based community development, and the adult learning concept of dialogue, to propose a model whereby the boundary walls of the university become metaphorically 'porous', so that community members feel free to interact with the university as equal members of society. A historical outline of African universities is provided, as well as an exploration of the evolution of terms for community engagement, service learning and learning cities; and an examination of the policy and practice implications for the ideological model of a porous university.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Release date: July 2017
First published: 2017
Authors: Julia Preece
Dimensions: 216 x 153 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 214
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-56162-2
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General
Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General
Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Adult education
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LSN: 3-319-56162-6
Barcode: 9783319561622

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