Discusses the terms "andragogy" and "pedagogy" and their use in adult education. Suggests that since "andragogy" has never been adequately defined and is virtually unknown outside the field of adult education, the terms "self-directed" and "teacher-directed" should be substituted to clarify the…

This profile of Howard Yale McClusky depicts his pioneering role in adult education as statesman, spokesman, interdisciplinary bridge-builder, teacher, scholar, and role model. (SK)

Discusses the history of adult education associations and raises questions that must be answered as the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education prepares for the future. (JOW)

Assumes the need for adult educators to implement programs designed to help individuals in the sphere of personal religious development. Concentrates on one feature of individual religious development, that which occurs in the cognitive domain. (JOW)

Discusses the most effective methods of lobbying: personal visits to the legislator's office, telephone calls, letters, contacts by other legislators, testifying at hearings, and telegrams. Less effective means are contact at social affairs, media, and petitions. The importance of lobbying to the future of adult education is discussed. (CT)

Discussion of the 1978 Salzburg (Austria) Seminar on continuing education whose goals were: (1) to raise the level of awareness of opportunities to promote the education of adults; (2) to explore the ways in which these opportunities are being grasped in different societies; and (3) to learn about problems and mistakes made in these societies.…

This paper explores adult sexuality as a holistic human experience. Love, affection, intimacy, and sex are vital, rewarding aspects of life, which contribute to mental health and fulfillment. These needs do not diminish with age, physical condition, sexual preference, or even sexual trauma. In context of such a view the author suggests directions…

Educational and cultural activities of the Histadrut, the General Federation of Labor long responsible for workers' education in Israel, are described. Also discussed are immigrants' education, women's education, the Israeli Arab, and cooperative Third World programs. (SK)

Indicates that there are no adequate educational programs about pesticide use, abuse, and safety. Enumerates educational needs and suggests that adult education assume a vital role in meeting those needs. (JOW)

Discusses the National Adult Education Conference in San Antonio in November 1982. Emphasizes events that led to the consolidation of the Adult Education Association of the USA and the National Association for Public Continuing and Adult Education into the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education. (JOW)

With the increasing use of computers in education, adults will need to adapt to their use. While understanding of computer programing languages is not needed, rudimentary knowledge and skills are. One must have some facility with a keyboard and be able to respond to the computer. (JOW)

The author provides a checklist of questions for directors of programs undergoing external evaluation, concerning the evaluation effort (purpose, focus, criteria, outcome) and the evaluators (selection, experience, approach, meta-evaluation). (SK)

Discusses adult and continuing education programs in the public school district and the use of these programs to engender community support for the school in passing school budgets. Gives examples of efforts in Scotia-Glenville Central Schools, Scotia, New York: various evening classes, career guidance services, and teacher in-service credit…

Equality is the key to adult education in Sweden. The aims of adult education in Sweden are to (1) reduce education gaps, (2) encourage increased social and cultural activity, (3) strengthen working life position, and (4) cater to individual preferences and needs. (JOW)

The authors discuss voluntarism, citizen involvement, adult education, and why and how adult educators should train suitable volunteers for service in adult education. They offer guidelines for administrators of a voluntary operation. (MF)