WEBVTT 00:00:00.340 --> 00:00:03.830 "Every individual has to learn and practice what they want to achieve 00:00:03.830 --> 00:00:07.600 perfection of" were the famous thoughts of Socrates. 00:00:07.800 --> 00:00:09.849 Learning in general can be defined 00:00:09.849 --> 00:00:14.679 as a long-term process that changes and influences your knowledge, 00:00:14.679 --> 00:00:18.690 skills and attitudes. Modern European 00:00:18.690 --> 00:00:22.990 educational terminology divide learning into three categories: 00:00:22.990 --> 00:00:27.240 it's formal, informal and non-formal learning 00:00:27.240 --> 00:00:30.580 which are all well defined and explained 00:00:30.580 --> 00:00:33.800 in a video "The three whales of learning". 00:00:33.800 --> 00:00:38.600 Formal learning is something that takes place in school's environment: 00:00:38.600 --> 00:00:42.950 the situation is planned and purposed. And that is on through national 00:00:42.950 --> 00:00:47.090 curriculum and the subject and school syllabus is 00:00:47.090 --> 00:00:51.410 the teachers work plan. For example a traditional math class 00:00:51.410 --> 00:00:55.239 where student is doing their work book exercises is 00:00:55.239 --> 00:00:58.969 formal education. It is also assessed 00:00:58.969 --> 00:01:02.420 and evaluated through exams and placement tests. 00:01:02.420 --> 00:01:06.229 Informal learning is the opposite. 00:01:06.229 --> 00:01:09.700 It is something that happens in everyday situations. 00:01:09.700 --> 00:01:12.750 It is the Saturdays that you hang with your friends 00:01:12.750 --> 00:01:16.600 or the evenings that you spend with your parents or family. 00:01:16.600 --> 00:01:20.520 It is something that is educational and might change your values 00:01:20.520 --> 00:01:24.189 but the results are viewable much much later. 00:01:24.189 --> 00:01:28.270 Somewhere between those two is non-formal learning. 00:01:28.270 --> 00:01:33.310 it is something that happens or takes place in different situations and 00:01:33.310 --> 00:01:40.400 environments. It is purposed and might be planned like formal education. 00:01:40.470 --> 00:01:44.090 But it is more flexible and available for everyone. 00:01:44.090 --> 00:01:48.020 And most importantly it should happen voluntarily. 00:01:48.020 --> 00:01:51.430 Non-formal education is both 00:01:51.430 --> 00:01:55.579 social and individual learning. It is something that you can do 00:01:55.579 --> 00:01:58.920 extracurricular activities or subjects 00:01:58.920 --> 00:02:03.180 where you use active and interactive study methods. 00:02:03.180 --> 00:02:06.230 It is also individual learning. Your own 00:02:06.230 --> 00:02:10.070 idea and aim to educate yourself. For example, 00:02:10.070 --> 00:02:14.230 learning a new skill, like playing a guitar through YouTube videos. 00:02:14.230 --> 00:02:17.710 In order for the studying places is to be more enjoyable 00:02:17.710 --> 00:02:22.200 and fruitful we need to combine those two. Something that is set 00:02:22.200 --> 00:02:23.450 by the national curriculum 00:02:23.450 --> 00:02:28.490 and also more flexible and innovative, like the non-formal learning process. 00:02:28.490 --> 00:02:32.410 Learning takes place when there is something interesting for the student 00:02:32.410 --> 00:02:35.650 or pupil. It is something that can 00:02:35.650 --> 00:02:38.930 influence you, something that brings out emotions 00:02:38.930 --> 00:02:42.180 and allows yourself 00:02:42.180 --> 00:02:45.470 to find answers to certain questions that you are looking for, 00:02:45.470 --> 00:02:49.900 requirements that you want to fulfill. In order for that to happen 00:02:49.900 --> 00:02:53.280 you need to have belief in yourself and your self-esteem 00:02:53.280 --> 00:02:58.690 that you can manage obtaining that value. Formal learning 00:02:58.690 --> 00:03:01.890 focuses mainly on that particular value - 00:03:01.890 --> 00:03:05.030 the value of the subject and what you are particularly learning. 00:03:05.030 --> 00:03:10.380 Non-formal education on the other hand focus on the process; 00:03:10.380 --> 00:03:14.010 the emotion that it brings out in you and how 00:03:14.010 --> 00:03:17.080 you are learning. That's why it is said 00:03:17.080 --> 00:03:20.640 it's important to use your more creative side. 00:03:20.640 --> 00:03:23.660 Learning is important because through that 00:03:23.660 --> 00:03:27.170 we learn new things, skills and 00:03:27.170 --> 00:03:31.250 can change our attitude. It is rather pointless if we do it 00:03:31.250 --> 00:03:35.950 only up to the exams or if we forget about the things next week 00:03:35.950 --> 00:03:39.650 It is said that in average a person can 00:03:39.650 --> 00:03:42.650 think about 800 words a minute. 00:03:42.650 --> 00:03:46.329 But we can only speak about 120 00:03:46.329 --> 00:03:49.709 words per minute. Therefore it is evident that 00:03:49.709 --> 00:03:52.970 there is enough free energy and time 00:03:52.970 --> 00:03:57.049 for a listener to not only pay attention to what he said 00:03:57.049 --> 00:04:00.600 but at the same time make connections and think about 00:04:00.600 --> 00:04:03.709 how to actually implement what he said 00:04:03.709 --> 00:04:06.890 in the real-life. The practical value 00:04:06.890 --> 00:04:10.070 of learning is something that non-formal 00:04:10.070 --> 00:04:13.419 education forces. More and more attention 00:04:13.419 --> 00:04:15.410 is put on non-formal 00:04:15.410 --> 00:04:18.410 education in young person's development. 00:04:18.410 --> 00:04:22.720 Consciously learning to learn is something that can help you 00:04:22.720 --> 00:04:26.410 map your skills and knowledge, help you self-define 00:04:26.410 --> 00:04:29.980 as a citizen. Non-formal learning 00:04:29.980 --> 00:04:33.200 is something that can be achieved 00:04:33.200 --> 00:04:37.070 to anyone. It is available for all interested parties 00:04:37.070 --> 00:04:40.210 There are a vast number of projects 00:04:40.210 --> 00:04:43.910 for youngsters in local level 00:04:43.910 --> 00:04:48.220 both internationally. These are some opportunities that Sigrid 00:04:48.220 --> 00:04:50.220 will now be introducing more thoroughly.