Non-Formal and Informal Education: History, Current Issues and Questions

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Visit the blog https://epale.ec.europa.eu/en/blog/non-formal-and-informal-education-history-current-issues-and-questionsInterview with Stéphanie Gasse (Department of Education Sciences at the University of Rouen in Normandy)Interview conducted by Thierry Ardouin- To begin with, can you tell us a little more about yourself, and what made you study non-formal education?- The term “non-formal education” is difficult to define, how does it relate to formal and informal education? To your knowledge, when did this term appear, and in what context? What characteristics or elements are important to bear in mind?- In your work and research, particularly in French-speaking Africa and Brazil, is the issue of non-formal and informal education particularly important?- Finally, from your point of view, what does the issue of non-formal and informal education have to do with adult learning in general?