[Reader-list] The encyclopaedia of informal education

[Chintan Girish Modi]

>From http://www.teacherplus.org/2011/february-2011/a-fabulous-resource

I was first introduced to this website by a university professor of mine
during a post-graduate class on curriculum design, and I’ve kept coming back
to it every once in a while. What I like about this encyclopaedia of
informal education is that it brings together a wealth of information and
insight in accessible language. While it would certainly interest teachers,
teacher educators, and students of education, it also promises to be of
value to other readers looking for a simple, uncluttered exposition on ‘key
ideas, practices and thinkers’. Those are the three categories under which
the encyclopaedia is organized. The offerings here extend beyond informal
education to the fields of lifelong learning as well as social action. Since
there is so much available on the Internet, credibility is definitely a
concern. It helps to know that
www.infed.org<http://www.teacherplus.org/2011/february-2011/www.infed.org>is
run by YMCA George Williams College, London. A quick look at a random
selection of entries would assure you that a great amount of thought and
research has gone into the building of this fabulous resource. All entries
are accompanied by a bibliography; so you can trace back original sources
and find avenues to read up more. They also welcome contributions, in case
you feel inspired to add to the existing set of resources. The subject areas
they need help with are listed out on the website, so you can figure out
where to chip in.