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Non-Formal Education In A World Context, George E. Urch, David R. Evans, William A. Smith, Roshan R. Billimoria, David W. Mcdowell, David Rosen, Walter B. Johnson, Frank A. Stone, Mounir R. Saahad, Thomas L. Bernard, Falih Al-Shaikhly
Non-Formal Education In A World Context, George E. Urch, David R. Evans, William A. Smith, Roshan R. Billimoria, David W. Mcdowell, David Rosen, Walter B. Johnson, Frank A. Stone, Mounir R. Saahad, Thomas L. Bernard, Falih Al-Shaikhly
Conference Proceedings & Collected Papers
During the past decade the role of non-formal education throughout the world has become an important topic. Educators realize that the formal system cannot solve the diversified and complex problems which face a society today. As a consequence a closer look is now being taken at educational activities outside the established system--especially those non-formal processes which have a relationship to socio-economic development.
While many societies have a long tradition of non-formal education, little attempt has been made to utilize this base to provide individuals with a flexible and diversified range of useful learning opportunities. Recently, however, the innate potential of …
Hacienda, James Hoxeng
Hacienda, James Hoxeng
Technical Notes
Summary: Hacienda is the first simulation/game produced for use on the Ecuador project. It attempts to replicate certain important aspects of rural life in the sierra region of Ecuador. This note not only describes the game and its operation, but attempts to trace the impact the game has on those rural people who have played it.
An Evaluation Of Non-Formal Education In Ecuador, Donald A. Swanson
An Evaluation Of Non-Formal Education In Ecuador, Donald A. Swanson
Non-Formal Education
A logical place to begin this study was to list objectives from the original contract. The University of Massachusetts/USAID contract for this Project had some explicit objectives and contractual agreements are briefly outlined here so that we have a common background for discussing merits of this project. They are:
- Create and field test a range of non-formal educational techniques using local institutions to implement and support these techniques in field situation.
- Develop a number of non-formal educational methodologies which are feasible for use by existing Ecuadorean institutions.
- Implement selected methodologies with institutions, including the Ministry of Education, with on-going evaluation …