Editing Education (section)

== Comparison Between Formal, Non-formal, and Informal Education ==
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!'''Aspect'''
!'''Formal Education'''
!'''Non-formal Education'''
!'''Informal Education'''
|-
|'''Definition'''
|Structured education provided in schools, colleges, and universities.
|Organized learning outside the formal system but still structured.
|Unstructured learning gained from daily experiences and surroundings.
|-
|'''Structure'''
|Follows a fixed curriculum and schedule.
|Flexible structure and timing.
|No specific structure or plan.
|-
|'''Institution'''
|Conducted by educational institutions.
|Conducted by training centers, NGOs, or community groups.
|Happens naturally through family, media, and society.
|-
|'''Certification'''
|Leads to recognized degrees or diplomas.
|May provide certificates but not formal degrees.
|No certification or official recognition.
|-
|'''Teaching Method'''
|Teacher-centered, academic focus.
|Trainer or facilitator guides learning.
|Self-directed and experience-based learning.
|-
|'''Examples'''
|Schools, colleges, universities.
|Vocational training, adult literacy classes, online workshops.
|Learning at home, watching documentaries, social learning.
|-
|'''Flexibility'''
|Less flexible, follows strict rules.
|More flexible and learner-centered.
|Highly flexible and lifelong.
|-
|'''Purpose'''
|To gain academic qualifications and prepare for careers.
|To develop practical skills and improve knowledge.
|To learn values, habits, and life skills.
|-
|'''Evaluation'''
|Formal exams and grading system.
|May use informal assessments.
|No exams or grading; learning is self-evaluated.
|-
|'''Duration'''
|Time-bound (years, semesters).
|Short-term or need-based.
|Continuous and lifelong.
|}
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=== Summary ===
All three types of education '''formal''', '''non-formal''', and '''informal''' are essential for overall development. '''Formal education''' provides academic knowledge, '''non-formal education''' develops specific skills, and '''informal education''' builds character and life experience.