Institute of Development Studies

Biography

Jethro works on the design and facilitation of learning and on creative approaches to reflective practice, participatory action research and social leadership, within progressive development and social change efforts. He is interested in the use of participatory learning methodologies to create and communicate new knowledge and ways of being, which lead to changes in power relations.

Jethro's current work is focused on curriculum and teaching practices for use in training, facilitation, adult learning and higher education settings, as well as organisational learning and change processes, and how these relate to broader efforts to strengthen civil and political society, social movements, advocacy and rights-based development.

Jethro convenes the current MA Participation, Power and Social Change course, and other MA and MPhil programmes at IDS. He is part of the team's Communication Unit, helping to develop and implement strategies for publishing and dissemination, knowledge management, online resources and forward development of the team's Participation Resource Centre.

Selected Projects

• Learning and Teaching for Transformation
• Powercube: Understanding power for social change
• The Development Impact of Child Sponsorship
• Participation and Development Relations
• Reflective Practice and Organisational Learning and Change

Thematic Expertise

Development (General); Economic Growth; Globalisation; ICTs; Participation; Politics and Power; Rights; Participation Methodologies; Learning for Social Change; Identities, Rights and Social Justice.

Selected Publications »»

• Pettit, J., Salazar, J. F., and Dagron, A.G. (2009) 'Citzens' Media and Communication', Development in Practice 19.4 & 5, Oxford : Development in Practice
• Brock, K. and Pettit, J.G. (2008) Springs of Participation: Creating and Evolving Methodologies, London: ITDG
• Brock, K and Pettit, J (2007) 'Springs of Participation: Creating and Evolving Methods for Participatory Development'
• Eyben, R., Harris, C. and Pettit, J. (2006) 'Exploring Power for Change', IDS Bulletin 37.6, Brighton: IDS
• Taylor, P., Deak, A., Pettit, J. and Vogel, I. (2006) 'Learning for Social Change'
• Deak, A., Pettit, J., Taylor, P. and Vogel, I. (2006) 'Learning for Social Change: exploring concepts, methods and practice' , IDS
• Stackpool-Moore, L., Taylor, P., Pettit, P. and Millican, J. (2006) Currents of change: Exploring Relationships Between Teaching, Learning and Development, IDS
• Taylor, P, Deak, A, Pettit, J and Vogel, I (2006) 'Learning for Social Change: Exploring concepts, methods and practice' , Brighton: IDS
• Pettit, J. and Wheeler, J. (2005) 'Developing Rights?', IDS Bulletin 36.1, Brighton: IDS
• Chambers, R, Cornwall, A, Gaventa, J, Musoki, S and Pettit, J (2005) 'Participatory Learning and Action: Critical Relections: Future Directions'
• Pettit, J.G. and Musyoki, S. (2004) 'Rights, advocacy and participation: what's working?', Participatory Learning and Action 50, London: International Institute for Environment and Development
• Chambers, R. and Pettit, J.G. (2004) 'Shifting power: to make a difference' in Groves, L and Hinton, R (eds), Inclusive Aid: Changing Power and Relationships in International Development, London: Earthscan
• Roper, L, Pettit, J and Eade, D (2003) Development and the Learning Organisation, Oxfam
• Chambers, R., Pettit, J. and Scott-Villers, P. (2001) 'The New Dynamics of Aid: Power, Procedures and Relationships', IDS Policy Briefing 15, Brighton: IDS
• Pettit, J.G. and White, S. (2000) 'Participatory methods and the measurement of well-being', Participatory Learning and Action 50, London: International Institute for Environment and Development