fellowship and association

Historically central concerns of informal educators like youth and community development workers.

Fellowship (the companionship of people on friendly and equal terms) was seen both as an end of education and a means by which that aim was realized.

However, fellowship is not just a matter of feelings, 'but as a matter of right relationships' which are institutionally based' (Tawney)

The result has been a focus on association - creating the chance for people to join together or to undertake some task -  and upon releasing the educative power of playing one's part in a group or association.

All of this puts a particular emphasis on the person of the educator.