About Informal Learning

      Informal learning can be characterized as follows:

• It does not take place in special educational establishments standing out from normal life and professional practice;
• It has no curriculum and is not professionally organized but rather originates accidentally, sporadically, in association with certain occasions, from changing practical requirements;
• It is not planned pedagogically conscious, systematically according to subjects, test and qualification-oriented, but rather unconsciously incidental, holistically problem-related, and related to situation management and fitness for life;
• It is experienced directly in its “natural” function as a tool for living and survival.

 

It enlightened me informal learning and teaching approach can be a complementary component to the in class teaching and learning approach. It is also an essential part for English teaching and learning in China.

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