Question

How does non formal education contribute towards the development of an individual?

Answer 1

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school. It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. ” – Albert Einstein

Education, as a lifelong process which enables the continuous development of a person’s capabilities as an individual and as a member of society.

Non-formal education refers to education that occurs outside the formal school system. Non-formal education is often used interchangeably with terms such as community education, adult education, lifelong education and second-chance education.

The main difference between informal and non-formal education is the fact that the first is non-voluntary and latter results from an individual voluntary action and is mostly active.

It refers to a wide range of educational initiatives in the community, ranging from home-based learning to government scheme, Initiative by community & NGOs. It includes accredited courses run by well-established institutions as well as locally based operations.

Merits of Non Non-formal education  

• It help to acquire and maintain the skills, abilities and dispositions needed to adapt to a continuously changing environment.
• It helps people with disabilities develop knowledge and skills, which help to improve their quality of life.
• provide chances of each and every one interested in learning without age barrier  
• enable the learners to make use of their learning in their daily life.
• develop consciousness to evaluate different social issues.
• helps career efficiency programs.
• educate  the people about developmental and welfare projects of the authorities .

Non-formal education can cover programs contributing to adult and youth literacy and education for out-of-school children, as well as programs on life skills, work skills, and social or cultural development.

Kerala literacy mission is a unique example for Non-formal education, which led Kerala to 100% literacy state and motto is “Education for all and Education forever”