Informal Learning and the Role of Social Movements

The Social Processes of Learning to Use Computers

“…For example, across all these contexts informal learning can be either intentional or unintentional. As Overwein (2000) reasons, "'education'suggests intentionality, whereas 'learning' can also take place without intention" (p. 623). Incidental or passive learning can therefore occur when taking part in seemingly nonlearning activities either as an individual or with others (e.g., watching television).…”

“…He just told you what to do" (Man, age 63 years, skilled manual). This process of "sittingwith-Nellie" (Overwein, 2000) was raised by many interviewees, from those in professional and managerial jobs as well as those employed in manual professions-as this university lecturer explained:…”

Learning in politics: Teachers’ political experiences as a pedagogical resource

“…There is a growing international body of research that demonstrates the function of political participation as a powerful source of informal learning about democratic citizenship, for developing political awareness, and for acquiring political skills and knowledge (Overwien, 2000;van der Veen, Wildemeersch, Youngblood, & Marsick, 2007). In the Brazilian context, for many years now attention has been paid to the educational function of political activities, particularly social movements (Ghanem, 1998;Soares de Almeida, 2000).…”

El aprendizaje permanente y la igualdad de oportunidades de género: un enfoque de justicia social

“…Different forms of understanding the concept of lifelong learning exist since the advent of community education, as reflected by Overwien (2000), who takes into account the educational dimension of social movements such as the Popular Economical Organizations (PEO) of Latin America in the 1970s. Weight is added by the incorporation of the non-formal and informal learning dimensions, all the more so when the temporal perspective is emphasized and the importance of continuity and permanence are highlighted.…”