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Rooms, Nigel

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“…Horder's (2010) analysis of theological students' feedback on group-work against an analytical framework offered by Higton's reflections on vulnerable learning revealed that it was actually 'the experience of grace' from others in their groups that most influenced the students and their learning (p. 76). Yet, despite all its virtues, learning in groups carries a danger of 'defaulting to an inward-looking, mutual support model' (Walton, 2011, p. 112) and therefore of hindering the development of bridging social capital vital to make connections beyond the group of learners (Inskip, 2013;Rooms, 2011).…”

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From Action Learning to Bonding Social Capital? The Potential of Action Learning Sets Among Isolated Rural Clergy

Muskett

2016

Rural Theology

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Clergy often struggle with the sense of isolation associated with the unique demands of parish ministry. This sense can be heightened when serving in rural communities, where the burden of isolation may include working with small numbers, experiencing social isolation, and lacking colleagues for daily prayers and sharing ideas. A mechanism that can address structural issues and promote peer support could go some way to managing isolation. This article examines recognised theory and practice of one potential solution: action learning (AL). Reflecting New Testament leadership dynamics, AL sets are utilised increasingly within Church leadership development programmes. It is argued that the potential benefits of a stand-alone AL intervention for isolated rural clergy are two-fold: this pedagogical approach enables set members to engage with and reflect on real-life problems in collaboration with colleagues, and can also generate enduring social capital through the valuable networks set members build in the process.

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Section: The Merits Of Learning In Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

From Action Learning to Bonding Social Capital? The Potential of Action Learning Sets Among Isolated Rural Clergy

Muskett

2016

Rural Theology

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From Action Learning to Bonding Social Capital? The Potential of Action Learning Sets Among Isolated Rural Clergy

From Action Learning to Bonding Social Capital? The Potential of Action Learning Sets Among Isolated Rural Clergy

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