Ilona Buchroth
MA English Language & General Linguistics, PGCE, MA Adult Education & Learning Doctor of Education.
Senior Lecturer in Community and Youth Studies
Location:
Priestman Building
Phone: 0191 515 2225 / 3192 / 2395
Email:
ilona.buchroth@sunderland.ac.uk
Biography
Prior to joining the University in 2002 I worked as a Senior Community Education Officer for Gateshead Local Authority with responsibility for Adult Education.
Before this I held various posts as Community Development Worker, Youth Worker, Adult Education Worker and Teacher, mainly in the North East of England and also in the North West of Germany.
I have travelled widely and have a particular interest in women's education and health as well as supporting initiatives focusing on combating sexual violence against women.
Teaching Areas
I am Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) in Community and Youth Studies and currently teach Practice Studies at Level 1, Research Skills at Level 1 and 2, Management at Level 2 and Education in Community and Youth Work at Level 3. I also share the support of students during their practice placement at level 1 and 3.
Research Interests
Informal Education /Critical Pedagogy and its contemporary application to Community and Youth Work Practice.
Research Ethics.
Critical Management Studies.
Selected Publications
Ilona Buchroth & Chris Parkin (eds) 2010 Using Theory on Youth and Community Work Practice, Exeter: Learning Matters.
I have an active role in the voluntary sector and serve as a trustee and board member of charitable organisations on Tyneside.
