Difference Between Formal and Informal Education

Formal education is recognized by the state as well as industry and people tend to get job opportunities on the basis of level of formal education they have achieved
Informal education is not recognized by the state but is important in the overall development of the individual. ...
The teachers in formal education receive formal training and given responsibility to teach based upon their competency

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Formal education is what students learn in a traditional classroom. Informal education is anything learned more independently outside of the traditional classroom. It can be things that are self-taught by researching or reading, or through things that are experienced.

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A formal education is what students learn in a traditional classroom. ... Informal education is anything learned more independently outside of the traditional classroom. It can be things that are self-taught by researching or reading, or through things that are experienced.

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For formal education, we get the proof recognised by government bodies but when it comes to informal education, the person gets skills, and learns but doesn't have proof to prove what he learnt.

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