Rural schools and democratic education. The opportunity for community participation
In the paper the notions of participation and community empowerment in rural schools are analysed through reflection on experiences conducted in different countries. Reference is made to ducational models of participatory development which, from the viewpoint of excellence, result in increasing educ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Asociación Universitaria de Formación del Profesorado
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Revista Electronica Interuniversitaria de Formación del Profesorado |
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| Online Access: | http://www.aufop.com/aufop/uploaded_files/articulos/1311954573.pdf |
| Summary: | In the paper the notions of participation and community empowerment in rural schools are analysed through reflection on experiences conducted in different countries. Reference is made to ducational models of participatory development which, from the viewpoint of excellence, result in increasing educational outcomes and higher rates of satisfaction among the targeted rural populations. Taking as point of departure agents which are considered potential generators of knowledge in rural areas, we examine the process of incorporating the wealth of the rural context. The difficulties that the community group usually faces for its legitimacy as a source of input in rural areas are also shown. Finally, we discuss how the teaching staff can positively contribute to their process of joining the school life. |
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| ISSN: | 0213-8646 1575-0965 |