Executive Summary
This research report investigates the links between formal, non-formal and informal learning and the differences between them. In particular, the report aims to link these notions of learning to literacy and essential skills, as well as the learning of second and other languages in Canada.
Philosophical underpinnings of this research are:
- There is value in learning of all kinds.
- Learning is a lifelong endeavour.
- An interdisciplinary approach is valuable.
Notions of formal, non-formal and informal learning may be briefly outlined as:
