Hi All
In the Rendezvous conversation last week I referred to the work of Sherry Arnstein entitled "A Ladder of Citizen Participation". Some or all of you may know of this work so forgive me for imposing. For those that don't know about the "ladder" go to:
http://lithgow-schmidt.dk/sherry-arnstein/ladder-of-citizen-participation.html
The document:
http://lithgow-schmidt.dk/sherry-arnstein/ladder-of-citizen-participation.doc
Reflecting upon the levels in this ladder may assist us in our endeavours to facilitate community among groups of "learners".
Additionally, you may be interested in John McKnight's work on "asset-based" community development found at:
http://www.northwestern.edu/ipr/abcd/abcdnetworks.html
enjoy : )
Barbara
(ps I tried to send this by email but found myself in this forum instead.Sorry for cross-postings).