Informal education

Definition

Informal education encompasses learning that occurs outside the formal academic system, through everyday activities, experiences, and social interactions. It is not structured by standard curricula or formal teaching methods but is an ongoing process that contributes significantly to an individual's knowledge and understanding of the world.

Related terms

Lifelong Learning:

The continuous, voluntary pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional reasons throughout an individual’s life.

Non: formal Education - Organized educational activities that take place outside the formal academic system, designed for specific learners' needs.

Socialization:

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society or culture, contributing to their personal development and social identity