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Characteristics of Non-Formal Education Quiz

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What is the primary characteristic of formal education?

No certification awarded
Passing on a specific set of knowledge (correct)
Informal teaching methods
Unstructured lesson plans

Who oversees the teaching in formal education?

Only external administrative bodies
Certificated and qualified personnel (correct)
Unqualified individuals
No supervision is required

What distinguishes non-formal education from formal education?

Uses the same teaching methods as formal education
Awards certificates at the end of each stage
Serves identifiable learning clients and objectives (correct)
Operates within the established formal system

According to Coombs (1973), what is non-formal education?

Operates separately from the formal system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the end of each stage of non-formal education?

Certificates are awarded to the trainees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between formal and non-formal education?

The curriculum is rigid and fixed in formal education, while it is not fixed except in distance education for non-formal education. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which type of education does direct communication between teacher and student exist?

Face to Face Education (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of non-formal education regarding entry and exit points?

It allows re-entry and re-exit throughout an individual's life, providing flexible points of entry and exit. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the teacher's role in non-formal education?

The teacher occupies an important position in the educational process. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does non-formal education take place?

In various locations such as factory, open space, farm, library, street (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between formal and non-formal education?

Formal education has a specific teacher and written syllabus, while non-formal education does not. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where can non-formal education take place?

Both inside and outside the institution campus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does non-formal education purposively aim to meet?

Specific learning needs of particular groups of children, youths, or adults in the community (A) Signup and view all the answers

What types of activities are included in non-formal education?

Agricultural extension and literacy programs for youths and adults (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of formal education that distinguishes it from non-formal education?

Limited and narrow scope (B) Signup and view all the answers

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