Out the back: men’s sheds and informal learning

Some experts say a mental state of relaxed concentration - when the brain produces alpha waves - is the most conducive to learning. Perhaps this is why the friendly atmosphere and ambience in men’s sheds supports the process of informal learning.

Excerpt from publication.

The full report ‘Men’s sheds in Australia: learning through community contexts / Barry Golding … [et al.]’ is indexed at TD/TNC 89.03.

Authors: Brown, Mike; Golding, Barry; Foley, Annette J.

Published: Springvale South, Victoria, Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council, 2008

Resource type: Article

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