Real World Examples of Adult & Community Education
Adult and Community Education takes place in some of the most surprising and unexpected ways. This education can occur in a formal or informal setting. Sometimes blatantly obvious and other times a little more obscured. Explore a few of these examples below.
All information pulled from Smith (2001).
Formal Education
Formal adult education occurs in public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
Examples:
-Working towards a college degree.
-Working towards a high school diploma.
-Working towards a certification in a technical program.
Non-Formal Education
Non-Formal education is community based and grass roots fed. It is responsive to local issues, and can be a workshop, for example.
Examples:
-Workshop on how to administer Narcan.
-Group parenting classes.
-Workshop on how to complete a job interview.
Informal Education
Informal education occurs through DIY projects or self-help books. This is when someone is learning through every day life as well.