Provides an overview of recent developments of trade union education and examines some of the problems that have arisen. (JOW)

Describes the establishment and progress of courses in peace studies, a controversial topic that falls well within the tradition of adult education. (JOW)

Paid educational leave, although a recurrent topic of discussion, is not the highest priority in the concerns of British trade unions. In Italy, however, the trade unions have been largely instrumental in bringing about the introduction of "second chance" education extending beyond retraining. (Author)

The authors, writing from experience, offer an alternative to the views expressed by Professor Shaw of the possibilities open to the WEA in association with university extra-mural departments. (Editor)

Statistics related to students at Alfreton Hall (Derbyshire, England) reveal that the student sample there is much more like the population as a whole than are student samples from most adult centers. Some reasons why are suggested. (Editor)

Students' and teachers' perceptions of the value of adult education were studied. Results showed that both students and tutors felt that adult education was valuable. (JOW)

Describes how Brighton Area Adult Education Service managed to run a successful "wider outlook" course that achieved integration of special needs students with the general public. (JOW)

Authors discuss the role of extension in England, which is to carry out the university's obligation to the wider community''; suggestions for extension departments regarding curriculum. (Author/SP)

Educational selection methods are not infallible. A considerable reservoir of unexploited intellectual ability remains in the working class. (Author)

Discusses the need for a training program for school governors in Great Britain. Highlights the program developed and implemented in Leicestershire. (JOW)

British universities' concern with adult education goes back more than a century. In France, however, it is only during the past decade that the tide of lifelong education has washed into universities and other institutions of higher education. There is imminent danger that the tide may turn. (Author)

Explores the processes through which unemployment groups were established and the significance of their activities. Self-help groups were joined by community development workers and the outcome was an integration of educational, individual, and community needs. (JOW)

The author suggests that there should be a continuing policy for educative broadcasting especially sensitive to the needs of lifelong non-participants in formal post-school education. He recommends extending the amount of up-market programing, injecting educative content into the down-market programs, and giving maximum exposure to educative…

Some advance findings of a survey of evening students in the Leicester (England) adult education centers. (MB)

From this survey conducted in Skipton, England, it appears that personal influence is more likely to assist recruitment in adult education classes among residents on private estates than on council estates. (Author/MB)