ABSTRACT

The utilisation of non-formal educational methods has long been advocated as a means of supporting marginalised young people. For many in this cohort, the adverse social circumstances that confront them can limit their sense of hope and leave them susceptible to educational under-achievement and/or engagement in anti-social behaviour. Research indicates that sport can act as an effective back-drop for the promotion of non-formal educational programmes especially in relation to marginalised youth. However, there is contention over the role that such programmes play in providing a foundation for enhanced aspirational goals and social integration. Drawing upon research conducted on one UK-based sporting intervention, this paper explores how project engagement enabled participants to enhance their sense of hope, especially around education, training and employment. In so doing the paper demonstrates how the pedagogical approach adopted by project staff, drew parallels with critical education, and nurtured an increased sense of hope amongst participants.

摘要

长期以来，人们一直主张采用非正规教育方法作为支持边缘化年轻人的一种手段。对于这个群体中的许多人而言，他们所面对的不利社会环境可能会限制他们的希望感，并使他们容易受到教育不足和/或参与反社会行为的影响。研究表明，体育可以作为促进非正规教育计划的有效背景，特别是在边缘化青年方面。但是，人们对此类计划在为提高志向目标和社会融合奠定基础方面所起的作用存有争议。本文基于对一项英国体育干预活动的研究，探讨了项目参与如何使参与者增强希望，尤其是在教育方面的希望，培训和就业。通过这样做，本文证明了项目人员采用的教学方法如何与批判教育相提并论，并在参与者中培养了更大的希望感。