Describes and analyzes an innovative learning program in which first-year graduate social work students were assigned to distinct neighborhoods to use for experientially learning about social welfare, social work, and the consumers of the services. (Editor)

This book has been created to meet the basic needs of future teachers, educational specialists, parents, and those citizens who desire to become better informed on current educational concepts and practices. Eight chapters discuss the nature of the community, the activation of the educative community, the community school and community education,…