m.a. economics

  Adult education , distinct from   child education , is a practice in which adults engage in systematic and sustained self-educating activities in order to gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values. [1]   It can mean any form of learning adults engage in beyond traditional schooling, encompassing basic literacy to personal fulfillment as a lifelong learner. [2] In particular, adult education reflects a specific philosophy about learning and teaching based on the assumption that adults can and want to learn, that they are able and willing to take responsibility for the learning, and that the learning itself should respond to their needs. [3] Driven by what one needs or wants to learn, the available opportunities, and the manner in which one learns, adult learning is affected by demographics, globalization and technology. [4]  The learning happens in many ways and in many contexts just as all adults' lives differ. [5]  Adult learning can be in any...

 Non- formal education It  includes adult basic education, adult literacy education or school equivalency preparation.In nonformal education, someone (who is not in school) can learn literacy, other basic skills or job skills. Home education, individualized instruction (such as programmed learning), distance learning and computer-assisted instruction are other possibilities.  Non-formal education is imparted consciously and deliberately and systematically implemented. It should be organized for a homogeneous group. Non-formal, education should be programmed to serve the needs of the identified group. This will necessitate flexibility in the design of the curriculum and the scheme of evaluation. Examples of Non-formal Education Boy Scouts and Girls Guides develop some sports program such as swimming comes under nonformal education. Fitness programs. Community-based adult education courses. Free courses for adult education developed by some organization. Characte...