Activity

1. TheFacilitator will access the Internet and show some examples of formal and informal learning approaches drawn from the hyperlinks above.
2. In pairs, identify several factors which should be taken into account when researching and identifying a suitable learning approach to further professional development.
3. In pairs, discuss and then summarise in a table the advantages and disadvantages of formal and informal learning approaches.
4. Share your ideas with all participantsin a facilitator-led group discussion.