Video: Introduction to non-formal education

   

   


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Below the key elements of the video are explained:

TBLT, i.e. the task-based method, is a language teaching method that uses many aspects of non-formal education. For this reason, we can use TBLT outside school. 

So, to understand TBLT properly, it is important to understand what non-formal education is.

Did you study drama? Have you played sports? Have you participated in a workshop organised by an association? If you answered yes, then maybe you know a bit about non-formal education.

With the next activity, let's see if you understand the characteristics (= typical elements) of non-formal education. Do the activity. 

After the activity there is a video. Watch the video to check your answers. The video explains why non-formal education is important when teaching a language.

Activity:

In your opinion, what are the characteristics of non-formal education?  

Write down the most important characteristics of non-formal education. When you have finished, go ahead and watch the next video to see if your answers are correct!