Correct Answer - Option 2 : I तथा II
Education is not limited to preparation for life, but education is life itself, which means that it is a never-ending process. It is through education that one can change the face of the world. Through education, one has the opportunity to learn both inside and outside of the school. That's why it is open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling.
NOTE: Refer to the table for further information
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Definition
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INFORMAL
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- It is a general term for education outside of a standard school setting.
- It has no direct relationship with degree or diploma.
- It works through conversation, exploration, and enlargement of experience.
- Its goals are always firmly rooted in the value system.
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FORMAL
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- Organized, guided by a formal curriculum, leads to a formally recognized credential such as a high school, university for the completion of a diploma or a degree.
- It is for acquiring the necessary knowledge and practical training of social values, customs and traditions of society.
- It is often guided and recognized by the government at some level.
- Teachers are usually trained as professionals in some way.
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NON-FORMAL
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- Non-formal Education (NFE) is any organized educational activity that takes place outside the formal educational system.
- Usually, it is flexible, learner-centred, contextualized, and uses a participatory approach.
- There is no specific target group for NFE; it could be kids, youth, or adults.
- It is based on learner, need and life.
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Hence, we conclude that both statements are correct about informal education.