This book theoretically analyses the characteristics of (partner) collaboration and the relationship between the school and the community, emphasising the joint efforts they undertake to further the child’s development and learning. The diversity of experiences that such cooperation offers benefits all partners. The second aspect presented in the book pertains to the findings of a quantitative and qualitative empirical research study on cooperation between primary schools and various partners in the community. Our research findings indicate a variety of intertwined forms of cooperation between the school, school counsellors, parents, individuals and institutions in the community. Examples of good practice suggest that it is possible to establish quality cooperation in many different ways.

The monograph is a result of teamwork within the research program "Pedagogical and andragogical studies – Learning and education for a good quality life in community". All contributors are professors at the Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana. Barbara Šteh is an associate professor of Educational Psychology. Her research interest includes the quality of learning and teaching and the teachers’ professional development. Janko Muršak is a full professor of Vocational pedagogy and andragogy. His research work is focused on career development and professional identity as well as on cooperation between school and work environment. Jasna Mažgon is an associate professor of Educational Methodology and focuses mainly on the development of mixed methodological approaches. Jana Kalin is a full professor of Didactics. Her research work encompasses teachers’ professional development and their competences and the quality of higher education. Petra Gregor?i? Mrvar is an assistant professor. Her research area covers school pedagogy, school counselling, and educational leadership and management in schools.