CONCEPTUALIZING NON-FORMAL EDUCATION’S IMPACT VIA ENGAGING LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

Authors

  • NUR SYAFIQAH SAIFUL AZLI Faculty of Education and Social Science, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • LIM SEONG PEK Faculty of Education and Social Science, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • HAFIZAH KUSNEK@KHUSNI Faculty of Education and Social Science, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • FATIN SYAMILAH CHE YOB Faculty of Education and Social Science, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • NAJMI NAJIHA MOHD ZAID Centre for Foundation and General Studies, Universiti Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • KHAIRUL FIRDAUS NE'MATULLAH Faculty of General Studies and Foundation, University College MAIWP International, Malaysia.
  • RITA WONG MEE MEE Centre for Language, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i3.372

Keywords:

children, non-formal education, engagement, learning activities, conceptual model

Abstract

As conversations surrounding pedagogy evolve, the growing significance of non-formal education as a complementary force to established learning models has become a topic of central interest. This in-depth research project is dedicated to comprehensively exploring the substantial impact that non-formal educational practices have on enhancing the language literacy skills possessed by children. With a specific focus on learning activities, the research delves into a meticulous analysis of the profound influence that non-formal education exerts on shaping the education of young learners. Through a process of rigorous scrutiny, the study sheds light on the interconnected nature that underpins the cultivation of learning aptitude in children and the harmonious fusion of non-formal pedagogical methodologies and captivating learning experiences. By employing a set theories and real-world data (empirical evidence), the core ambition is to elucidate the ways in which non-formal education contributes to learning outcomes. The aim is to construct a conceptual framework that effectively showcases how the strategic integration of non-formal education practices and dynamic learning engagements fortifies the language learning competencies of children. This framework will serve as a powerful tool for educators and researchers alike. The study is to emphasize the importance of creating multifaceted pathways for nuanced language development in young learners.

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Published

2024-06-27

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AZLI, N. S. S., PEK, L. S., KUSNEK@KHUSNI, H., YOB, F. S. C., ZAID, N. N. M., NE’MATULLAH, K. F., & MEE, R. W. M. (2024). CONCEPTUALIZING NON-FORMAL EDUCATION’S IMPACT VIA ENGAGING LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION. Quantum Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(3), 100–109. https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i3.372

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