Describes a project designed to help handicapped people become more independent by providing them with relevant information and advice. (JOW)

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

Describes an experiment in the use of art classes as a stimulus to participation and enjoyment in a home for the elderly. (JOW)

Outlines the experience of having seven people run the Bolton Royd Adult Education Centre. Describes methods and results of learning to work together. (JOW)

Reports on a method for teaching languages to adults that emphasizes communication. (JOW)

Adult education, and in particular the study of English, can have a therapeutic effect on prisoners, both by broadening narrowed horizons and by providing a context in which students can recognize and discuss their own problems. (Author/SK)

The author describes Adult Preparation Training, a short-term course sponsored by the Manpower Services Commission. The course is designed to help unemployed people find their way into satisfying employment. (Author/CH)

The author describes a scheme for making language learning accessible, relevant, and enjoyable for a wide range of students. It involves workshops in an informal setting where family groups and friends as well as individuals can choose from a wide range of language activities designed to help them learn and practice everyday French. (CT)

The author describes the efforts made by the British Broadcasting Corporation to ensure that its educational programs are of maximum value to adult educators and to the wider public. (Author/CT)

Presents an account of cooperation between the British Broadcasting Corporation and the National Extension College in relation to current developments in educational broadcasting. The college produced a kit of self-teaching materials related to an instructional television series which could also serve as the basis of a series of evening classes.…

Presents an account of a collaboration between adult education and commerce--adult programs held in and promoted by a bookshop. Discusses placement of the activities, program events (information, advice, and enrollment), future plans, and evaluation of the program. (CT)

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

In response to the need of adults, especially in rural areas, for more flexibility in course scheduling, a Welsh community education agency designed a home-based learning program. Courses typically consisted of a tutorial every three weeks, homework, self-tests, and assignments submitted by mail. (SK)

In a critique of the government of Nigeria's policy statement on education, the author highlights funding and implementation, literacy programs, and integration of formal and nonformal education as the major concerns for adult education in that country. (SK)

The authors describe a series of workshops given on the topic of scientific literacy. Titles included (1) Human Genetics, (2) Microbes and Man, and (3) The Science of Growing Plants. They discuss program development, implementation, content, and outcomes. Policy-related observations are included. (Author/CH)