What is Non-Formal Learning

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Learning with some structure that occurs outside the formal system and may include programs delivered by, for example, community organisations, councils, galleries, zoos, botanic gardens, and adult education providers. Learn more in: Implementing Continuing Professional Education Micro-Credentials in a University Context

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Refers to activities that are explicitly designated as learning, which are embedded in the leisure-time associations as a part of their curricula and objectives. Non-formal learning is intentional for the educator, but not from the learner’s point of view. Learn more in: How Digital Gaming Enhances Non-Formal and Informal Learning

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Learning that takes place through education organized for specific learners with specific learning objectives, outside the formal established system. Learn more in: Ubiquitous Professional Training for Teachers using the uProf! Model

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Learning which may or may not be intentional. It is organized but not necessarily structured. No formal credits are earned by attendance. Learn more in: Use of Technology-Enabled Informal Learning in a Learning Organization

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Education organized outside formal education provided by different institutions (cultural institutions, enterprises, adult education institutions) in different forms and contents of non-credit education. Learn more in: Identification of Challenges and Opportunities for Work 4.0 Competences Developing in Slovakia

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It occurs in a planned way within organizations and includes, but is not limited to, professional seminars, workshops, preparation courses, short courses, and fitness programs. Learn more in: Lifelong Learning in Europe: The Erasmus Program

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Learning activities and approaches defined and initiated ‘outside’ the formal and informal learning environments, e.g. enacted in or influenced by the private sphere (life world) of the student. Learn more in: An Exploration of Darkness within Doctoral Education: Creative Learning Approaches of Doctoral Students

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Learning that takes place through education organized for specific learners with specific learning objectives, outside the formal established system. Learn more in: Ubiquitous Teachers' Training and Lessons Learned with the uProf! Model

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Learning practices conducted outside of formal learning in schools. Learn more in: Comprehensive Internet Youth Protection Policies by Private Organizations and Effectiveness Verification: Efforts by Japan Internet Safety Promotion Association

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Can be referred as semi-organized and intentional, meaning it may or may not have organised activities but that it has a learning objective. Learn more in: Competences and Learning Profiles of Digital Age's Students

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Non-formal learning is a learning in a registered institution, which is able to issue a certificate of that learning. “Non-formal learning is institutional and formal education not related with qualifications (e.g. training based on the experience of enterprises, social organisations); planned, deliberate and systematic activities; courses and training” 13 AU133: Endnote Reference 13 . Learn more in: Innovative Approach to Developing Competencies for Business Practice

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Learning embedded in planned activities not explicitly designated as learning (in terms of learning objectives, learning time or learning support), but which contains an important learning element. Non-formal learning is intentional from the learner’s point of view and its outcomes may be validated and may lead to certification. Learn more in: Enhancing the Skill Sets for Increasing Youth Employability in Latvia

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Forms of learning that is institutionalized, intentional and planned by an education provider. The defining characteristic of non-formal education is that it is an addition, alternative and/or complement to formal education within the process of the lifelong learning of individuals. Learn more in: Building the Future of Distance and Online Learning: The Case of a Portuguese University

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Non-formal learning may be organized by an institution as a short-term voluntary program, but falls outside the formal learning system. Non-formal learning modality is flexible in content, and it is generally adapted to the needs of participants. This kind of learning program is generally delivered through training courses or workshops. No formal credits are awarded in the non-formal learning modality. Learn more in: Blockchain Technology as a Bridging Infrastructure Among Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Learning Processes