Non-Formal Methods of Chemistry Education

Abstract

From about 1980' s non•formai education became very popular in India, but the
thrust from the establishment and promotions through official channels made the
movement formal in operative terms.
Though nan-formal was defined on paper in terms Of flexibility, openness, ease Of
entry, relevance to life, creativity etc, in effect, much of what was provided under
this wos sub-standard education for the poor and disadvantaged groups.
Various agencies made commendable prognss in the Oi non-forrnal education
in science and one Of them whick made remarkable contribution to spread the
spirit Of science through a functional mass movernent is The Kerala Shastra Sahitya
Parish ad.