Indicates some of the possibilities of using the BBC microcomputer to improve the administration and advertising potential of adult education centers. Discusses how the micro has been used for word processing, enrollment records, in-house administration, course advertising, and information service. (JOW)

There is dire and most urgent need for coherent reform in the financial provision for adult education. This should be according to a defined national policy and less subject than at present to the sectionalized and highly variable decision-making of separate local authorities. (EB)

The author presents a number of innovative adult education projects which are being developed despite reduced budgets. These include the use of volunteers in language teaching, training for part-time teachers through a self-running staff development program, new course models, and a television program on entrepreneurship. (CT)

Describes a process to help adults in local British churches consider and develop new patterns of Christian education in the context of mutual support. (Author)

Discusses the development of social and political education, specifically Peace Studies, in Great Britain. (JOW)

Discusses the nature of the class as a voluntary association and concludes with the need to redefine the quality of a professional adult education service in other terms than the class alone. (Editor/AN)

In an examination of the system of free trade between neighboring education authorities, it is suggested that a considerable amount of money paid out in recoupment fees in adult education could be saved. (AG)

The European Architectural Heritage Year, designated as 1975, sought to undertake programs that would arouse public concern towards the environment. The disappointing impact of EAHY on adult education is discussed in terms of actual programs and experimental courses conducted. Investigation of our environmental heritage offers many adult education…

Describes the individual and social development that occurred as a consequence of taking an extension Greek or Latin class. (AN)

Summarizes some of the more significant findings from a survey of two socially and economically disparate areas in Nottinghamshire, and calls for a less limited approach to university adult education in Britain. (Editor/AN)

Defends the contemporary effectiveness of the WEA (Workers' Educational Association). (AN)

The adult literacy scheme introduced at the New University of Ulster, Londonderry, draws heavily on the practice of Paulo Freire and his use of socially charged words. (Author/MW)

Describes the organization of a local newspaper and its success. Real out-of-class adult education? (AN)

The author provides an analysis of the current position of continuing education in Britain and clarifies the aims and intentions for the education of adults as expressed or implied by government, society, and those professionally involved. (CT)