Status and peculiarities of the development of non-formal and informal education in the Republic of Armenia

Abstract

The article reveals the trends in the organization of the educational process on the principles of formal, non-formal and informal models. Non-formal and informal education is becoming increasingly relevant at the present stage of development of society. Unlike formal education, these forms of education are free from strict rules and regulations, and can satisfy the educational needs of citizens to a greater extent, regardless of their age, gender, and educational level. In addition, they allow expanding professional competence, realizing the most important human need for impressions, for personal development, which leads to professional growth of a person. The article substantiates the idea that non-formal and informal models of education are available to people of all ages, are an important part of the socialization of the individual, help him master new social roles, contribute to spiritual development.

In the course of the study, interest and preferences in various forms of adult education were revealed. The authors of the article touch upon the issues of evaluation, recognition and certification (accreditation) of the results of non-formal and informal education in Armenia. The results obtained show that interest in various forms of adult education is growing both from science and from practitioners, especially in the era of the information society.. Recognized results may be a sufficient condition to enter the labor market, to realize. particular job or occupation.