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Non-formal Education: Approaches in the Pursuit of True Education for All
Hosted by Teacher's College
With the introduction of such global measures as 'Education For All', it is apparent that those in the development field place great value in the potential of education. In the attempt to meet standards such as the UN Development Goals, education has come to be seen as a panacea for all levels of social ills. With the understanding that formal schooling does not reach everyone, alternatives such as 'nonformal education' have been developed to reach those outside the formal system.
This event will be a multidisciplinary forum to discuss questions such as: What is non-formal education? What is the difference between formal, informal and non-formal education? In what situations is non-formal education appropriate? Is non-formal education a viable educational strategy for development? A group of students from across Columbia graduate schools will be discussing these and other queries, as well as presenting case study examples from their own experiences and research.
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OTHER PAST FORUMS
Nov. 26, 2006: Trade
Nov. 8, 2006: Elections
Sept. 27, 2006: Energy
Apr. 19, 2006: Climate Change
Mar. 7, 2006: Non-Formal Education
Feb. 21, 2006: Immigration
Jan. 23, 2006: Media
Nov. 30, 2005: World Aids Day
Nov. 21, 2005: Hydropower
Oct. 10, 2005: Hurricane Katrina
To learn more or to get involved, contact CUPID's Forum Coordinator, Providence Spina (pms2113@columbia.edu).
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