formal and non formal education lecture 2

Question 1

what is formal education?

Answer 1

• Learning typically provided by an education or training institution.
• Structured (in terms of learning objectives, learning time or learning support) and leading to certification.
• Formal learning is intentional from the learner’s perspective

Question 2

what is non formal education?

Answer 2

• It takes place outside of an education or training institution and typically does not lead to certification or qualification.
• It is however, structured in terms of learning objectives, learning time or learning support.
• It can be undertaken by the individual or be part of an organized activity that occurs within the workplace or community (seminars, workshops, …).
• Non-formal learning is intentional from the learner ’s perspective

Question 3

what is informal education?

Answer 3

It is not structured (in terms of learning objectives, learning time or learning support).
Typically does not lead to certification.
Informal learning may be intentional but in most cases it is not-intentional

Question 4

what is instructional scaffolding?

Answer 4

The support given during the learning process which is tailored to the needs of the student.

1. The selection of the learning task: interesting and challenging 2. The anticipation of errors.
2. The application of scaffolds during the learning task.
3. The consideration of emotive or affective factors (control for frustration, loss of interest and encouragement)

Question 5

How can family involvement, improve childrens education? (try and name five)

Answer 5

Improved grades and test scores.
• Positive attitude toward schoolwork.
• Positive behaviour.
• Work completion.
• Increased participation in classroom activities.
• Increased attendance.

Question 6

How can tales and stories help education?

Answer 6

1. Looking for labels
2. Looking for meanings
3. Explaining
4. Repeating explanations
5. Linking events