What is true about non-formal learning environment? (A) Learning does not take place in a structured way  (B) Does not aim at certification  (C) Learning takes place in a structured manner (D) Takes place outside formal educational structure  (E) Intends to achieve pre-determined educational objectives  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : 

What is true about non-formal learning environment? (A) Learning does not take place in a structured way  (B) Does not aim at certification  (C) Learning takes place in a structured manner (D) Takes place outside formal educational structure  (E) Intends to achieve pre-determined educational objectives  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :  Correct Answer (D) and (E) only 

Learning is a permanent change in behavior or attitude of a person, because of direct and indirect experience or education and training, and practice.

Key Points

  • “Learning is any relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience”.
  • The definition comprises some essential elements: Change process, Setting behavioral actions, need for a meaningful experience, and permanent change.

Important Points

  • Non-formal learning takes place outside formal learning environments but within some kind of organizational framework.
  • It arises from the learner's conscious decision to master a particular activity, skill, or area of knowledge and is thus the result of intentional effort.
  • Informal learning takes place outside schools and colleges and arises from the learner’s involvement in activities that are not undertaken with a learning purpose in mind.
  • Informal learning is involuntary and an inescapable part of daily life; for that reason, it is sometimes called experiential learning.

Therefore non-formal learning is which takes place outside the formal educational structure and intends to achieve predetermined educational achievement. 

Hence options (D) and (E) only are correct.

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