Community Based Learning

Community based learning is most often voluntary by the participant. This ensures that it is learner focused and not curriculum focused in most areas. It usually has smaller class sizes which makes the learning more individualized. In this setting children will be able to learn skills they may not be able to in school (swimming, music, skating...) as well as focus in on areas they want to learn more about. It can foster their talents and interests. Teaching in a community based setting allows the educator to develop their own program. They own it individually and can often tailor it to their philosophy and needs. There are exceptions where certain objectives need to be met, but the educator has an easier time because the learners want to be there in most cases. In a community based setting an educator can have more expertise in the area they want to teach.