RELATIONSHIP OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

The theoretical aspects of non-formal education are considered factor of human capital development. The relevance of the specified species has been proven education for the personal and professional growth of a higher education seeker. The paper analyzed the formation of positive motivation for self-improvement and the need for lifelong learning. Features of non-formal education and its strengths are characterized. Subject-subject relations of the participants, personal approach, dialogic, interactive methods as priority, voluntary principles of participation, presence of positive motivation for activities in participants, thematic and organizational diversity, practical direction, flexibility of planning were analyzed. The procedural interrelationship and importance of integration with formal education, the cyclical nature of the process of transferring effective forms of education from innovative to traditional through their mastery and implementation are substantiated. Two directions of interaction have been determined, which determine the activity of students as participants in events and scientific and pedagogical workers as speakers, experts, and trainers. Attention is focused on the peculiarities of planning, organizing and conducting events under martial law, in particular, short-term planning, the use of information and communication technologies, conducting events remotely. The special importance of non-formal education as a socio-civic phenomenon is emphasized, however, non-formal education in a democratic society becomes a special upbringing, creates conditions for the formation of a conscious and active citizen. Informal education is able to influence the decisions of a problematic local community, it is the mechanism that ensures the development of society and promotes the establishment of trust between citizens and the authorities. The issue of recognition of the results of non-formal education and the mechanism of interaction, establishment of partnership relations of higher education institutions with civil society institutes was raised. It was concluded that non-formal education provides opportunities for further improvement of competencies acquired during studies at a higher education institution, helps in training specialists who are able to learn throughout life and be competitive in the labor market.