Non-Formal Education: Theoretical Aspects and Scientific Approaches

The aim of article is the researching and generalization of theoretical approaches to the definition of “non-formal education” and its essence. Non-formal education is an important part of “lifelong learning“concept. Thereby it attracts attention of international organizations, international and domestic scientists. Non-formal education definition means the process of individual acquiring of knowledge and skills out of formal educational system. Non-formal education has some specific features ? it is organized, planned, supported and as a rule doesn't qualify, etc. It should be noted that non-formal education development is closely connected with innovational model of society development forming. Only complex system, which combines different forms of training, can ensure acquiring experts knowledge and qualification. Further investigation and development of non-formal education as well as its integration in formal education will allow Ukraine the opportunity to increase the efficiency of national economy under conditions to innovational model development transfer.