1 00:00:00,340 --> 00:00:03,830 "Every individual has to learn and practice what they want to achieve 2 00:00:03,830 --> 00:00:07,600 perfection of" were the famous thoughts of Socrates. 3 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:09,849 Learning in general can be defined 4 00:00:09,849 --> 00:00:14,679 as a long-term process that changes and influences your knowledge, 5 00:00:14,679 --> 00:00:18,690 skills and attitudes. Modern European 6 00:00:18,690 --> 00:00:22,990 educational terminology divide learning into three categories: 7 00:00:22,990 --> 00:00:27,240 it's formal, informal and non-formal learning 8 00:00:27,240 --> 00:00:30,580 which are all well defined and explained 9 00:00:30,580 --> 00:00:33,800 in a video "The three whales of learning". 10 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:38,600 Formal learning is something that takes place in school's environment: 11 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:42,950 the situation is planned and purposed. And that is on through national 12 00:00:42,950 --> 00:00:47,090 curriculum and the subject and school syllabus is 13 00:00:47,090 --> 00:00:51,410 the teachers work plan. For example a traditional math class 14 00:00:51,410 --> 00:00:55,239 where student is doing their work book exercises is 15 00:00:55,239 --> 00:00:58,969 formal education. It is also assessed 16 00:00:58,969 --> 00:01:02,420 and evaluated through exams and placement tests. 17 00:01:02,420 --> 00:01:06,229 Informal learning is the opposite. 18 00:01:06,229 --> 00:01:09,700 It is something that happens in everyday situations. 19 00:01:09,700 --> 00:01:12,750 It is the Saturdays that you hang with your friends 20 00:01:12,750 --> 00:01:16,600 or the evenings that you spend with your parents or family. 21 00:01:16,600 --> 00:01:20,520 It is something that is educational and might change your values 22 00:01:20,520 --> 00:01:24,189 but the results are viewable much much later. 23 00:01:24,189 --> 00:01:28,270 Somewhere between those two is non-formal learning. 24 00:01:28,270 --> 00:01:33,310 it is something that happens or takes place in different situations and 25 00:01:33,310 --> 00:01:40,400 environments. It is purposed and might be planned like formal education. 26 00:01:40,470 --> 00:01:44,090 But it is more flexible and available for everyone. 27 00:01:44,090 --> 00:01:48,020 And most importantly it should happen voluntarily. 28 00:01:48,020 --> 00:01:51,430 Non-formal education is both 29 00:01:51,430 --> 00:01:55,579 social and individual learning. It is something that you can do 30 00:01:55,579 --> 00:01:58,920 extracurricular activities or subjects 31 00:01:58,920 --> 00:02:03,180 where you use active and interactive study methods. 32 00:02:03,180 --> 00:02:06,230 It is also individual learning. Your own 33 00:02:06,230 --> 00:02:10,070 idea and aim to educate yourself. For example, 34 00:02:10,070 --> 00:02:14,230 learning a new skill, like playing a guitar through YouTube videos. 35 00:02:14,230 --> 00:02:17,710 In order for the studying places is to be more enjoyable 36 00:02:17,710 --> 00:02:22,200 and fruitful we need to combine those two. Something that is set 37 00:02:22,200 --> 00:02:23,450 by the national curriculum 38 00:02:23,450 --> 00:02:28,490 and also more flexible and innovative, like the non-formal learning process. 39 00:02:28,490 --> 00:02:32,410 Learning takes place when there is something interesting for the student 40 00:02:32,410 --> 00:02:35,650 or pupil. It is something that can 41 00:02:35,650 --> 00:02:38,930 influence you, something that brings out emotions 42 00:02:38,930 --> 00:02:42,180 and allows yourself 43 00:02:42,180 --> 00:02:45,470 to find answers to certain questions that you are looking for, 44 00:02:45,470 --> 00:02:49,900 requirements that you want to fulfill. In order for that to happen 45 00:02:49,900 --> 00:02:53,280 you need to have belief in yourself and your self-esteem 46 00:02:53,280 --> 00:02:58,690 that you can manage obtaining that value. Formal learning 47 00:02:58,690 --> 00:03:01,890 focuses mainly on that particular value - 48 00:03:01,890 --> 00:03:05,030 the value of the subject and what you are particularly learning. 49 00:03:05,030 --> 00:03:10,380 Non-formal education on the other hand focus on the process; 50 00:03:10,380 --> 00:03:14,010 the emotion that it brings out in you and how 51 00:03:14,010 --> 00:03:17,080 you are learning. That's why it is said 52 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:20,640 it's important to use your more creative side. 53 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:23,660 Learning is important because through that 54 00:03:23,660 --> 00:03:27,170 we learn new things, skills and 55 00:03:27,170 --> 00:03:31,250 can change our attitude. It is rather pointless if we do it 56 00:03:31,250 --> 00:03:35,950 only up to the exams or if we forget about the things next week 57 00:03:35,950 --> 00:03:39,650 It is said that in average a person can 58 00:03:39,650 --> 00:03:42,650 think about 800 words a minute. 59 00:03:42,650 --> 00:03:46,329 But we can only speak about 120 60 00:03:46,329 --> 00:03:49,709 words per minute. Therefore it is evident that 61 00:03:49,709 --> 00:03:52,970 there is enough free energy and time 62 00:03:52,970 --> 00:03:57,049 for a listener to not only pay attention to what he said 63 00:03:57,049 --> 00:04:00,600 but at the same time make connections and think about 64 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:03,709 how to actually implement what he said 65 00:04:03,709 --> 00:04:06,890 in the real-life. The practical value 66 00:04:06,890 --> 00:04:10,070 of learning is something that non-formal 67 00:04:10,070 --> 00:04:13,419 education forces. More and more attention 68 00:04:13,419 --> 00:04:15,410 is put on non-formal 69 00:04:15,410 --> 00:04:18,410 education in young person's development. 70 00:04:18,410 --> 00:04:22,720 Consciously learning to learn is something that can help you 71 00:04:22,720 --> 00:04:26,410 map your skills and knowledge, help you self-define 72 00:04:26,410 --> 00:04:29,980 as a citizen. Non-formal learning 73 00:04:29,980 --> 00:04:33,200 is something that can be achieved 74 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:37,070 to anyone. It is available for all interested parties 75 00:04:37,070 --> 00:04:40,210 There are a vast number of projects 76 00:04:40,210 --> 00:04:43,910 for youngsters in local level 77 00:04:43,910 --> 00:04:48,220 both internationally. These are some opportunities that Sigrid 78 00:04:48,220 --> 00:04:50,220 will now be introducing more thoroughly.