Types of EducationAsst. Prof. Y. N. Mhaske (09552732836)Motiwala College of Educational Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra .

Meaning of education1. Education is the process of bringing desirable

changes into the behavior of human beings. 2. It can also be defined as the “Process of

imparting or acquiring knowledge or habits through instruction or study”.

3. The behavioral changes must be directed towards a desirable end.

4. They should be acceptable socially, culturally and Comically and result in a change in knowledge, skill, attitude and understanding.

1.Informal

2.Formal 3.Non Formal

Types of Education

Informal Education

Informal Education

Informal Education is :1. Life long process.2. Individual learns from daily

experiences.3. Individual learns from exposure

to the environment at home, at work, at play etc.

Formal Education

Formal Education

Formal Education is:1. Institutional activity.2. Chronologically graded structure.3. Uniform.4. Subject oriented.5. Full time.6. Leads to certificates, diplomas,

degrees.

Non Formal Education

Non Formal EducationNon Formal Education is:1. Flexible.2. Life, environment and learner oriented.3. Diversified in content and method.4. Built on learner participation.5. It mobilizes local resources.6. It enriches human and environmental

potential.E.g. Open University’s courses.

Comparison….1POINTS INFORMAL FORMAL NON FORMAL DEFINITION

Informal Education is a general term for education outside of a standard school setting. Informal Education is the wise, respectful and spontaneous process of cultivating learning. It works through conversation, and the exploration and enlargement of experience.

Organized, guided by a formal curriculum, leads to a formally recognized credential such as a high school completion diploma or a degree, and is often guided and recognized by government at some level. Teachers are usually trained as professionals in some way.

Non formal Education (NFE) is any organized educational activity that takes place outside the formal educational system. Usually it is flexible, learner-centered, contextualized and uses a participatory approach. There is no specific target group for NFE; it could be kids, youth or adults.

Comparison…2POINTS INFORMAL FORMAL NON FORMAL

AIMS No objectives but sudden learning

Certificate to get an employment

To increase knowledge and skill.

PLACE No definite place Educational institutes

Can be home or library , open space.

AGE GROUP Any age no grouping

Prescribed students are grouped in to classes

Any age no grouping

CURRICULUM NO Fixed Flexible , need based

TEXT BOOK ,EXAMINATION

No As per recommendation Instructional

Material ,As per the course

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