LEARNERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON COMPUTER ASSISTED NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
Keywords:
non-formal education, adult learning, e-learning, ICT in education, community learning centersAbstract
The study gathered the perspectives of non-formal learners in communitylearning centers that make use of computers and other information and communication technologies (ICT). Learning with computers improves autonomy in learning, stimulates curiosity, boosts self-confidence, facilitates understanding of ideas and concepts, and allows self-paced learning. However, it requires discipline, minimizes teacher-student interaction, and requires creativity and extra effort from learning facilitators to design interactive and relevant learning situations.
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