adult education

Non-Formal Education

Non-Formal Education

Non-formal education includes adult basic education, adult literacy education or school equivalency preparation. In non-formal learning, someone (who is not in school) can learn literacy, other basic skills or job skills. Non-formal education is imparted consciously and deliberately and systematically implemented. It should be organized for a homogeneous group. Non-formal, education should be programmed to serve the […]

Pedagogy VS Andragogy

Pedagogy vs Andragogy

The terms “pedagogy” and “andragogy” are of Greek origin, both including the Greek verb “ago”, which means “guide”, and the Greek words “paidi” (child) and “andras” (man) respectively. Thus: Pedagogy = paidi (child) + ago (guide) Andragogy = andras (man) + ago (guide) You can conclude from the above that pedagogy is a child-focused teaching approach, whereas andragogy an adult-focused teaching approach; or, formally, pedagogy […]