Open AccessA Social E-Learning Experience in the Raval Neighbourhood: Human Perceptions and Community Development
Author(s) -
Ana Amat,
Isabel Álvarez
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international research in education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2327-5499
DOI - 10.5296/ire.v5i1.10455
Subject(s) - neighbourhood (mathematics) , perception , sociology , qualitative research , interpersonal communication , personal development , perspective (graphical) , interpersonal relationship , psychology , social psychology , public relations , social science , political science , computer science , mathematical analysis , mathematics , neuroscience , artificial intelligence , psychotherapist
The aim of this study is based on the analysis of a socio-educational programme, from a relational and real-life perspective, enriched by John Dewey's Theory concerning experiences of aesthetic quality. The e-learning is an omnia point located in the Raval neighbourhood in Barcelona, Spain. The methodology is qualitative and interpretative, and concentrates on the study of one particular case, with in-depth interviews with key contributors. The results obtained underline the importance of the study as regards the promotion, creation and consolidation of human relationships, networking and, consequently, the personal development of the participants. Finally, the conclusions presented are related to the community experiences of aesthetic quality, particularly insofar as they impinge on interpersonal relationships, their influence on learning, each association's connections with the community and networking as a means of communication among all the associations in the neighbourhood, which makes it possible to organise socio-cultural events in which all the residents in the neighbourhood are given a voice, thus promoting the development of community.