{"id":1670,"date":"2020-05-08T11:23:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T09:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/?p=1670"},"modified":"2020-05-08T11:23:22","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T09:23:22","slug":"the-benefits-of-non-formal-education-and-how-an-exchange-can-facilitate-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dothegap.com\/blog\/en\/the-benefits-of-non-formal-education-and-how-an-exchange-can-facilitate-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of non-formal education and how an exchange can facilitate them"},"content":{"rendered":"

Non-formal education is a great tool we can all use to enhance life-long learning <\/strong>as it\u00a0offers a great many benefits that complement formal education. In this post, we list the best of the best and discuss how a cultural exchange can help us really make the most of them<\/strong>! If you want to know more, keep reading!<\/p>\n

Non-formal education: definition and benefits<\/h2>\n

As we explained in a previous post about the importance of non-formal education and the difference compared to formal and informal education<\/a>, our focus today is defined as “any organised educational activity outside the established formal system<\/strong>“. It can be done “separately or as part of a larger activity depending on the participants or learning objectives<\/strong>” (Philip H. Coombs, Prosser and Ahmed).<\/p>\n

Formal education is a necessary part of learning and helps with personal growth, above all in our first few years of school, but it doesn’t necessarily meet every objective. This is where the non-formal aspect reveals its potential, offering learning that’s tailored to individual needs<\/strong>, regardless of our age, background or interests.<\/p>\n

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But, what are the main characteristics and benefits of non-formal education?<\/strong> Here are some that top the list:<\/p>\n