Meaning and nature of Non-Formal Education PDF

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1. There are no official prerequisites for it. It occurs outside of the conventional educational system.
2. Self-motivation is a key component of non-formal education. The learner is compelled to study because he is growing and developing. He becomes more self-assured and independent as a resu...

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Meaning and nature of Non-Formal Education

1. There are no official prerequisites for it. It occurs outside of the conventional educational system. 2. Self-motivation is a key component of non-formal education. The learner is compelled to study because he is growing and developing. He becomes more selfassured and independent as a result of his education. 3.Non-formal education is a process that lasts a lifetime. It is centred on life and the environment. 4. It is aimed at people of various ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. It caters to the needs of a variety of people. 5. It differs from traditional education in that it is unplanned and unstructured. 6. It is an open educational system. It is free of severe rules and regulations, as well as a timetable. 7. Non-formal education is supported by a variety of organisations. Non-formal education can be provided through the media, religious institutions, non-

governmental organisations, open schools, open universities, and correspondence education centres. 8. Both curriculum and procedures can be adapted in non-formal education to meet the needs of the students. 9. It is an open educational system. Non-formal education's undercurrent is flexibility. Non-formal education's goals are as follows: The Central Advisory Board of Education establishes the following non-formal education goals: 1) To disseminate information concerning local, national, and worldwide issues.

2) To promote a love and respect for democracy, as well as an understanding of how democracy works and democratic values.

3) To have a better awareness of citizenship rights and responsibilities, as well as to promote a spirit of community service.

4) As a result of the cultural and recreational amenities, one can learn an art, craft, or talent. 5) To make a person a valuable member of society and a responsible citizen. 6) To foster a positive attitude toward social change. 7) To create opportunities for lifelong learning. 8) To develop reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. 9) To cultivate and apply moral and social ideals. Informal education is education that occurs informally or incidentally all of the time. In informal schooling, no formalities are observed. The student learns to change his behaviour through this schooling, but he does not make conscious efforts to do so. Conclusion: It hasn't been planned ahead of time. It's purely coincidental. Neither the student nor the teacher is aware of the teaching and learning process. A person might, for example, go to the playground to get some exercise. Then he meets someone who

advises him on how to spend his free time effectively. As a result, he gains knowledge. Informal education is the term for this style of education. This sort of education is acquired through daily experiences and activities....