There are two types of education formal and informal- both highly valuable when developing both knowledge and basic life skills.
When distinguishing the difference between these types of education an example of viewing formal as travelling on a bus and informal as riding a bike (Growth Engineering, 2014) helps to develop a strong understanding of the two.
Once you enter the formal bus you are limited to what you are able to do- you can exit at whichever bus stop, but ultimately the driver chooses the route you are to take and you have no control over that. Similarly, like in a classroom; the teacher decides the work and then you do it. However, when you are on the informal bike you are free to take whichever route you decide and develop your …show more content…
I remember this specific piece of work due to the fact that I am still deeply passionate about The Beatles to this very day. This is one of the only pieces of work I remember from primary school and I believe this is due to my strong interest in music. I have found, when looking back at this piece of work that it was one of my best written in that year and to me that illustrates that even though everybody is taught the same in the classroom that if that particular topic is of high interest to you, you will achieve higher marks because you will put additional time and effort into it. This demonstrates that although formal learning may at first seem to be highly structured due to tight guidelines teachers are obliged follow that there is still a chance you could be taught something that stimulates your …show more content…
You begin to develop life skills as early as nursery; nursery consists of less structure and more informal play. For example, in the home corner playing shops, dress up or making play doh food in the play kitchen, you are beginning to understand the world and even though they are moderately basic, you are beginning to gain an understanding of the foundations of life. Furthermore, by surrounding yourself in classrooms with other children in primary and secondary school (like myself when writing my biography, sat on a table with several other children) your social skills begin to develop, which are key to achieving greater independence and confidence later in life.
Both formal and informal education are of equal importance in regards to defining education. They are both key components in a child’s development and establish a person’s personality, knowledge and true potential throughout their lives, allowing individuals to grow and travel forward down the path they
When distinguishing the difference between these types of education an example of viewing formal as travelling on a bus and informal as riding a bike (Growth Engineering, 2014) helps to develop a strong understanding of the two.
Once you enter the formal bus you are limited to what you are able to do- you can exit at whichever bus stop, but ultimately the driver chooses the route you are to take and you have no control over that. Similarly, like in a classroom; the teacher decides the work and then you do it. However, when you are on the informal bike you are free to take whichever route you decide and develop your …show more content…
I remember this specific piece of work due to the fact that I am still deeply passionate about The Beatles to this very day. This is one of the only pieces of work I remember from primary school and I believe this is due to my strong interest in music. I have found, when looking back at this piece of work that it was one of my best written in that year and to me that illustrates that even though everybody is taught the same in the classroom that if that particular topic is of high interest to you, you will achieve higher marks because you will put additional time and effort into it. This demonstrates that although formal learning may at first seem to be highly structured due to tight guidelines teachers are obliged follow that there is still a chance you could be taught something that stimulates your …show more content…
You begin to develop life skills as early as nursery; nursery consists of less structure and more informal play. For example, in the home corner playing shops, dress up or making play doh food in the play kitchen, you are beginning to understand the world and even though they are moderately basic, you are beginning to gain an understanding of the foundations of life. Furthermore, by surrounding yourself in classrooms with other children in primary and secondary school (like myself when writing my biography, sat on a table with several other children) your social skills begin to develop, which are key to achieving greater independence and confidence later in life.
Both formal and informal education are of equal importance in regards to defining education. They are both key components in a child’s development and establish a person’s personality, knowledge and true potential throughout their lives, allowing individuals to grow and travel forward down the path they