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Informal Learning

unorganized and not formally defined learning at home, work, and throughout society. Formal learning happens when knowledge is captured and shared by people other than the original expert or owner of that knowledge. Learning that is largely directed by professional educators and trainers within dedicated learning organisations. Learning that has occurred through taking a structured credit course Non-formal Learning: Also known as prior learning, informal learning, and experiential learning. Generally refers to skills and knowledge acquired in situations other than formal study. intentional learning the acquisition of knowledge independently of conscious attempts to learn and the absence of explicit knowledge about what was learned instruction

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