THE BUREAU OF STUDIES IN ADULT EDUCATION WAS FOUNDED AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY IN 1947 AND ASSIGNED THE TASK OF PROVIDING OFF-CAMPUS NONCREDIT COURSES IN ADULT EDUCATION. THE BUREAU BEGAN BY PROVIDING FIELD SERVICES, RANGING FROM PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES ON ADULT EDUCATION PROBLEMS TO PROVIDING GENERAL ADULT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IT…

THIS STUDY WAS AIMED AT (1) DISCOVERING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OLDER PERSONS, (2) DETERMINING WHICH OF THESE NEEDS COULD BEST BE SERVED BY ACTIVITIES HELD ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, OFFERED IN A NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, OR BROADCAST OVER RADIO OR TV, AND (3) IDENTIFYING PERSONS IN THE OLDER POPULATION WHO COULD ACT AS RESOURCES IN TEACHING CLASSES OR…

This study sought to formulate a foundation for a Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) adult education program in "Black Identity." Adult educators may play a unique role in the program, serving as a bridge between the black community and the larger American society. The Danish folk schools and the Opportunities Industrialization Center in…

This study traces the historical growth and significance of adult education and reviews the historical, educational, and cultural development of Charlotte, North Carolina. The program in adult music education is focused on the following areas: a formal course in general consumer music; informal groups and ensembles; the community chorus; the…

A history of extension education in Nigeria, particularly as it relates to the University of Nigeria (Nsukka), is given with implications and reflections for other programs in Nigeria and other areas of Africa. Beginning in 1948, with the University College at Ibadan sponsored by the University of London, the history of extra-mural or extension…

This bibliography contains citations, abstracts, and ordering information for 505 dissertations pertinent to the education or training of adults. Studies are classified by broad subject headings used in the ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult Education. Each section of the classification is indentified by a four digit number, with a one, two, or three…

The changing and expanding aspects of adult education in the armed forces from the years prior to World War I to 1967 are reported. Previous to, and during, World War I, civilian welfare groups provided recreation and entertainment for soldiers. The army began taking responsibility for soldier morale by establishing a Morale Division in 1941 and…

A comprehensive guide is provided to journal articles, government publications, pamphlets, and books in liberal adult education and related areas during 1945-57 in the United States, Great Britain, and Canada. The 1,027 entries are categorized as follows: (1) educational philosophy and trends; (2) research and bibliography (including research…

The paper explores special education in Australia during the period 1970-80. Separate sections discuss the following aspects: (1) beginnings of special education in Australia, (2) early developments in public provision for the education of handicapped children, (3) progress in the provision for special education during 1970-80 (including such…

Government officials must recognize the fact that the diversity among American Indian peoples necessitates Indian control of Indian educational programs. A recent study points out that distributing educational dollars in a manner that will permit greater participation by the beneficiaries increases their opportunities for success. Indian…

This document is the first of a series of four developed to provide a comprehensive overview of parent involvement, encompassing the family, parenting needs, and existing resources, in addition to current parent education approaches and practices. This "Overview" is a panoramic scan of Parent involvement programs, including child-rearing…

THE 45 ABSTRACTS AND ANNOTATIONS IN THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY COVERING THE PERIOD 1963-67 HAVE BEEN ARRANGED BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION TO GIVE THE USER CURRENT AWARENESS OF PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON A GIVEN SEGMENT OF THE WORLD, AND TO FACILITATE THE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ON ADULT EDUCATION. ITEMS ON INDIA, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, NEPAL, AND…

The report examines the present position of adult education in Scotland, its future aims, and how these aims might be achieved. Following a summary of 66 recommendations by the committee, 13 chapters, divided into two sections, present: (1) definitions of terms; (2) an historical review, from the seventeenth century to the present; (3) present…

Adult Americans have been participating in formal education and training programs in record numbers in recent years. Yet studies of participation by working Americans in tuition assistance programs have consistently revealed that few take advantage of them. This report describes and analyzes the Kimberly-Clark Corporation's tuition-assistance…

THE FORTY-ONE ITEMS INDEXED AND ABSTRACTED IN THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY DEAL LARGELY WITH FINE ARTS EDUCATION, URBAN EXTENSION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP TRAINING (INCLUDING CIVIL RIGHTS), MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, PUBLIC TELEVISION, AND PARTICIPANT CHARACTERISTICS, TOGETHER WITH SUCH CONCERNS AS EDUCATIONAL NEEDS…