Non-formal education: A major educational force in the postmodern era

Shlomo Romi; Mirjam Schmida

doi:10.1080/03057640902904472

Non-formal education: A major educational force in the postmodern era

Shlomo Romi, Mirjam Schmida

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This study aims to describe the current position of non-formal education (NFE) as a major educational force in the postmodern world, and to analyze its philosophical and theoretical assumptions. Far from being ‘supplementary education’ or ‘extracurricular activities’, NFE has developed into a worldwide educational industry. However, it has yet to be studied as an independent educational approach. Aimed at all ages and literacy levels, NFE challenges traditional concepts of education. It affects society as a whole and the life and conduct of individuals, and has influenced formal education, which has adopted many of its theoretical assumptions and pedagogical practices.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	257-273
Number of pages	17
Journal	Cambridge Journal of Education
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/03057640902904472
State	Published - 1 Jun 2009

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© 2009 University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education.

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Lifelong learning
Non-formal education
Post-modern era

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