Non-Formal Education: Objectives, Types, Programs, and Importance

Objectives of Non-Formal Education

The following are the three sets of objectives for Non-Formal education:

§   The first objective is the elimination of illiteracy.

§   The middle range objective is to apply ‘new’ knowledge to determine social, economic, and cultural problems.

§   The long-range objective is to provide lifelong education.

Types of Non-Formal Education Programs

§  Adult functional literacy programs.

§  Correspondence courses.

§  Open school studies.

§  Satellite instructional television program.

§  Program for drop-outs in the age group 6—14.

 

References: Sociology of Education by S.S. Chandra & R. K. Sharma