EDMGT 611 – Education in

Community Development
EDMGT 611 – Education in
Community Development
 Education has been defined by many
educationalists, philosophers and authors.
A word we hear very familiar in everyday
life because education is considered the
most significant activity in any society.

Can you think of your own

definition about
EDUCATION?
 DEFINITION OF EDUCATION TO SOME
PHILOSOPHERS AND AUTHORS

M.J. Langeveld
Aristotle
Education is every interaction that
Education is the process of
happens is every association that occurs
training man to fulfil his aim by
between adults with children is a field or
exercising all the faculties to the
state where the educational work in
fullest extent as a member of
progress
society.
Prof. H. Mahmud Yunus Socrates
Education efforts that are
deliberately chosen to influence
Education means the bringing
and assist children with the aim
out of the ideas of universal
of improving knowledge ,
validity which are latent in the
physical and morals that can
mind of every man
gradually deliver the child to the
highest goal
 John Dewey H.H. Horne

Education is all one with growing:

In the broadest sense, Education is
it has no end beyond itself
the device by which a social group
(Education is everything along
continued existence renew
with growth, education has no final
yourself, and defend his ideals
destination behind him
 COMMUNITY
Campbridge Dictionary

The people living in one particular area or

people who are considered as a unit because
of their common interests, social group or
nationality

Oxford Dictionary

A group of people living in the same place or

having particular characteristic in common
 A community is a group of people who share
something in common. You can define a community
by the shared attributes of the people in it and/or by
the strength of the connections among them. You need
a bunch of people who are alike in some way, who
feel some sense of belonging or interpersonal
connection.
The Art of Relevance
(book by Nina Simon)
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Three Basic Components of Community Education

Lifelong
learning
opportunities

Community
Efficient use
involvement
of resources
in Schools
10 Broad Principles of Community Education

2.SELF-DETERMINATION
 3. SELF-HELP

4. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
 5. INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIVENESS

6. INTEGRATED DELIVERY OF SERVICES

 7. LOCALIZATION

8. MAXIMUM USE OF RESOURCES

 9. INCLUSIVENESS

10. ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION

 A community education program is a
comprehensive and coordinated plan for providing
educational, recreational, social, and cultural
services for all people in the community.
STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
 STRATEGY 1. ENCOURAGE
INCREASED USE OF COMMUNITY
RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEERS
TO AUGMENT THE BASIC
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
 STRATEGY 2. DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL
PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN SCHOOLS AND
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SERVICE
PROVIDERS, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ,
AND CIVIC AND SOCIAL
STRATEGY 3. USE PUBLIC EDUCATION
FACILITIES AS COMMUNITY SERVICE
CENTERS FOR MEETING THE
EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH,
CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS
OF ALL AGES AND SECTORS OF THE
COMMUNITY.
 STRATEGY 4. DEVELOP AN
ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS
LIFELONG LEARNING
 STRATEGY 5. ESTABLISH A PROCESS
FOR INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY IN
EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND DECISION
MAKING
STRATEGY 6. PROVIDE A RESPONSIVE,
COMMUNITY BASED SYSTEM FOR
COLLECTIVE ACTION BY ALL
EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
AGENCIES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY
ISSUES.
STRATEGY 7. DEVELOP A SYSTEM THAT
FACILITATES HOME-SCHOOL-
COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

The term community school designates a school site where

the concept of community education is put into practice.
Community education may also be implemented in
community agencies and organizations, but the most common
site is a public school
In a community school, the concept of public
education is extended beyond the traditional K-
12 program to include in the provision of
learning opportunities for the entire community.
The traditional schedule is expanded through
extended day programs and recreational, social,
educational programs for community residents
of all ages.
 IMPACT ON EDUCATION AND
COMMUNITIES

a community school can be a support

center for a network of agencies and
institutions committed to addressing broad
community needs.
 COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN
ACTION

No two communities have exactly the same

program, no community retains exactly the
same program over a period of years
Community education program is
designed to reflect the current needs of
a specific community and the resources
available to meet those needs
 The role of the community in education
is important, not only waiting for help from
the government. Society provides a big
role in building and developing education.
 THE ROLE OF EDUCATION TO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

1. EDUCATION
CONTRIBUTES TO THE STABILITY
OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

2. IT PROMOTES EQUALITY
 IT MAKES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
3.
GET A SENSE OF SELF DEPENDENCE AND
CONFIDENCE.

4. IT PROMOTES PEACE AND SECURITY.

5. IT SPARES YOU FROM EXPLOITATION.
 THEORITICAL REVIEW

1. Philosophical Foundation of
Community Education

Educational process requires a

character, a model in the practice of
education itself.
 Education requires practitioners who master and are
able to map various solutions to development problems
in the community, not to add to existing problems.

In particular educational development studies not

only require initiators, but also require the support of
leaders and stakeholders in the education of the
community itself
 Everyone needs to support and strengthen
each other within the framework of future
education development, so that they can have a
positive impact on improving the lives of people
going forward
2. Theory of Lifelong Education

Lifelong education (life long learning) is a

statement and conviction that in the process of the
journey of human life can not be separated from
the process of learning.

The lifelong journey of man (lifelong) contains

developments and changes.
 3. Critical Pedagogy as one of the Community
Education Fundaments

"Education ... is the practice of freedom of means by which

men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and find
ways to engage in the process of transformation in their own world"
(Freire, 1984).

In this understanding, the picture is that education is not a rigid

process, it is understood only according to educational paths which
are totally incompatible with the concept of lifelong education.
4. Learning Theory, Knowledge and Community
Development

Learning theory in public education is carried out

by Malcolm S. Knowless (1913-1997) with an
andragogical approach. Previously, education was
always identified with education for children or youth
with pedagogical approaches.
 Basic Concepts of Community Education

Community education, is a series of educational

activities carried out in order to prepare human
consciousness to understand their potential and the
surrounding environment and make the most of it
for the prosperity of society.
 Community Education Objectives

The aim of public education is to provide

opportunities for the community to
broaden their knowledge and skills and
build their competencies
Goals of Public Education

a. To provide lifelong education services for the entire

community.

b. To promote and build communities in order to support

compulsory education programs.

c. To build a strong community, which allows everyone to

achieve the best results from every potential they have.
 Community Education
Method

Presentation methods - with quick benefits

are implemented and information is
comprehensive, but it is difficult to bring
students in a critical mindset

Instructional methods - with the advantage

that the instructor can organize learning in
providing learning guides
Methods of discovery - with the advantage of
helping learners to follow the process of intellectual
and mental exploration, comfort in the learning
process that suits the interests of participants,
training in praxis, transfer of learning.
The techniques and approaches used in learning
must ensure several important things,
including:
a. The purpose of the learning program
b. Learning context
c. Selection of learning methods and characteristics of
learners
d. Expertise of trainers / instructors
e. Learning climate
f. Available time
g. Existing resources
Marian Wright Edelman
 FOR YOUR OUTPUT:
As a teacher/ school head, what are the
limitations and advantages of community
education?

Write your answer in an A4 bond paper in

portrait orientation, Arial 12 font style/size.
Submit your output on or before June 2, 2023.
THANK YOU!