I'm looking for papers including empirical evidence of the impact and outcomes of experiments in the field of non-formal learning.
Hi Michela, you may find the following research papers helpful. Regards.
http://www.competences.info/doc/2006_01_12_en_Colardyn_Bjornavold_Validation_formal_non-formal_informal_learning.pdf
https://www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-2694/GP_Tools-For-Learning-in-non-formal-educ_GB_130912_HD.pdf
http://www.eurodesk.it/sites/default/files/file/doc_pogiovanili/COE_formal_and_nonformal_education.pdf
http://www.techne-dib.com.br/downloads/6.pdf
Hi Michela
This isn't an experimental study, but I was recently involved in a study on workplace-based learning which may be of interest.
Regards
David
Article The New South Wales Allied Health Workplace Learning Study: ...
Thanks a lot David. As from the paper you sent I understand that learning in the workplace can be classified, depending on known variables, as both "formal" (intentional, structured and planned) and "informal" (unintentional, unstructured, unplanned). I wonder if the concept of "non-formal" (intentional, +planned but "not explicitly designated as Learning" (CEDEFOP, 2008 )) also applies and to which specific workplace situations.
before providing a link, can I add my little bit. My view is that you have to start with your own conceptualisation of what informal learning means. Is it something that we consider as merely by the way and, therefore, inferior? Or do we agree with Coffield (2000) who notes that;
'Informal learning should no longer be regarded as an inferior form of learning whose main purpose is to act as the precursor of formal learning; it needs to be seen as fundamental, necessary and valuable in its own right, at times directly relevant to employment and at other times not relevant at all'. (Coffield 2000: 8)
I suggest that the conceptualisation will not only inform the outcome, but also the scope. Hence, as David noted, serious learning as that which occurs in the workplace can indeed be a part of the informal learning process. I suppose the greatest challenge has always been how to measure it. Nonetheless, there is an interesting write-up published via Infed website. See the link below.
http://infed.org/mobi/informal-learning-theory-practice-and-experience/
This site might shed some light into non formal understanding
http://septemberuniversity.blogspot.com
I find this one useful: Non‐formal learning: mapping the conceptual terrain. A consultation report
http://infed.org/archives/e-texts/colley_informal_learning.htm
There are several, of which I select a few you can download:
http://www.col.org/forum/pcfpapers/spronk.pdf
http://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/1017981/3084932/Pathways_II_towards_recognition_of_non-formal_learning_Jan_2011.pdf/6af26afb-daff-4543-9253-da26460f8908
http://infed.org/archives/e-texts/colley_informal_learning.htm
I hope they are not repeated and that you find them useful.
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