1.3 SCI METHODS
SCI methods
Non-formal education
This table recaps the differences between Formal, Non-Formal and Informal education, according to specific topics (venue, methods, results etc)
| Type | Formal Education | Non-formal Education | Informal Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venues | Institutions, school, university, usually indoors | Youth centers, large rooms, it can be outdoors | Everywhere, depending on the situation |
| Methods | Frontal teaching, lectures | Team work, role play games, interactive sessions | Spontaneous learning |
| Objectives | To transfer knowledge, sometimes also skills | To develop skills, self-awareness, knowledge, attitudes | To learn through experience |
| Evaluation | Tests, exams, marks | Self-assessment, interactive evaluation, reflection groups | Individual reflection of the experience |
| Participants' involvement | It can be compulsory, based on extrinsic motivation | Voluntary, based on intrinsic motivation | It depends on the situation |
| Participants' role | Usually passive, not directly involved in the definition of contents, methods and aims | Active, directly involved in the definition of the learning objectives | Involved in finding solutions according to the situation |
| Approach | Usually competitive | Cooperative, inclusive | It depends on the situation |
| Results | Scores, marks, ranking, official certificates | Personal development, growth, community development, (un)official certificates | Problem is solved, personal development |
