Non-formal and Informal Learning

According to the Regulations on the Procedure for the Recognition of Learning Outcomes Acquired through Non-Formal and Informal Education at University of Rákóczi (UR):

Section 2

2.1. The learning outcomes and competencies required for the award of academic degrees and/or qualifications, as well as the development of social skills (soft skills), may be achieved or acquired through formal, non-formal or informal education.

2.2. Non-formal education is generally provided through educational programmes and does not lead to the award of state-recognised educational qualifications at a particular level of education, but may result in the award of professional and/or partial educational qualifications. RU recognises various forms of non-formal education, including:

  • language courses
  • online courses
  • training sessions
  • masterclasses
  • summer universities
  • student research competitions and academic student activities
  • optional courses
  • sports sections and clubs
  • achievements in education, science, the arts and sports
  • other activities

2.3. Informal education involves the self-directed acquisition of specific competencies, including through everyday activities related to professional, social, voluntary or other activities, family life or leisure.

2.4. The right to have learning outcomes acquired through non-formal and informal education recognised extends to students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes at the University.

2.5. The total volume of educational components credited to a student following recognition of non-formal and/or informal learning outcomes may not exceed 25% of the relevant educational programme.

2.6. Learning outcomes acquired through non-formal and/or informal education may be recognised towards credits for compulsory courses and towards credits for elective components of the educational programme.

2.7. The recognition of learning outcomes acquired through non-formal and informal education is initiated by the higher education student.

The rules and procedure for recognising learning outcomes acquired through non-formal or informal education are set out in the Regulations.

Students may obtain advisory support from their academic group curator and/or the coordinators of the Department of Biology and Chemistry.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR NON-FORMAL EDUCATION:

Transcarpathian Kölcsey Summer Teachers’ Academy – Link

Berehove Branch of the Transcarpathian Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education – Link 1, Link 2

Association of Hungarian Teachers in Transcarpathia (KMPSZ) – Link

Transcarpathian Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education – Link

Prometheus – Ukrainian online learning platform – Link

„Na urok” – educational project – Link

Vseosvita – national educational platform –  Link