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Couceiro, Daniel; Hristova, Ivona Radoslavova; Tassone, Valentina; Wals, Arjen; Gómez, Camila – Journal of Environmental Education, 2023
Nature degradation is rooted in the disruption of the human-land connection. Its restoration requires the regeneration of environmental stewardship as a way to live within environmental limits, especially for younger generations. In this study we used the implementation of a year-round, non-formal environmental education program during COVID-19…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Conservation (Environment), Nonformal Education, Adolescents
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Closson, Rosemary B.; Kaye, Sylvia B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2012
The Baha'i Faith, which was founded in 1863, holds as its purpose the awakening of humanity to invisible possibilities, providing humankind with conscious direction and hope vis-a-vis the challenges and perplexities of time (Rosen, 2010). The Baha'i writings explain that spiritual forces are the foundation of reality and that the Word of God is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religion, Tutors, International Education
Garcia, Alvardo Pedrosa – Educational Broadcasting International, 1980
Details several agricultural and health development programs initiated during the past decade in the Cauca Valley in Colombia. Introduced through nonformal educational strategies making use of media, these programs have had mixed results. (LLS)
Descriptors: Agricultural Skills, Developing Nations, Dropouts, Educational Media
Morales, Francisco X. Swett – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1983
Various financing structures for nonformal education are presented, using examples from Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. Many resources of the formal education system can be used in the planning, coordination, and execution of nonformal education. The importance of community involvement and financial backing is stressed. (JA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Comparative Education, Developing Nations