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Pletcher, Bethanie; Robertson, Phyllis; Sullivan, Maureen – Reading Horizons, 2019
The purpose of this study was to explore the operations of a sample of university-based reading clinics in order to better understand their functions and practices and to inform the planning for the authors' own clinic. This study was carried out in two phases. In Phase I, the authors conducted Internet searches and contacted knowledgeable…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods, College Faculty
Closson, Rosemary B.; Kaye, Sylvia B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2012
The Baha'i Faith, which was founded in 1863, holds as its purpose the awakening of humanity to invisible possibilities, providing humankind with conscious direction and hope vis-a-vis the challenges and perplexities of time (Rosen, 2010). The Baha'i writings explain that spiritual forces are the foundation of reality and that the Word of God is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religion, Tutors, International Education
Klevins, Chester, Ed. – 1972
A series of writings, by approximately 35 leaders in the field of adult education, is printed. Contents are divided into five sections: Curriculum Development; The Instructional Process; New Aids To Learning; Staff Development; Adult Education: Resourceful Program Development. Questions and Exercises and Bibliography are given. (NF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Program Development
COCHRAN, LEE W.; AND OTHERS – 1962
A WORK-STUDY CONFERENCE ON NEW EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOR THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION ASSOCIATION WAS HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, APRIL 28-29, 1962 TO DEMONSTRATE, DISCUSS, AND INVESTIGATE WAYS OF USING THE NEW EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN UNIVERSITY EXTENSION WORK. A TOTAL OF 132 DELEGATES FROM 33 STATES ATTENDED. THE ENTIRE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, Educational Technology
Gray, Thomas; And Others – 1983
This guide describes a strategy for implementing new training products in operational units of the United States Army. Its purpose is to help the training developer ensure that units use and sustain new products once they are introduced. An introduction discusses the need for this guide, its benefits, and the organization of the guide. The guide…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Guides, Information Utilization, Instructional Materials
National Center for Alcohol Education, Arlington, VA. – 1978
This participant's workbook provides references and handouts used in the preparation and delivery of the management skills training sessions designed to upgrade the skills and performance of managerial personnel in the alcoholism field. The curriculum consists of an orientation and overview, the group process, management and change, the planning…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Adult Education, Agencies
Porcher, Louis – Francais dans le Monde, 1983
The use of the communicative approach to second-language instruction in elementary and secondary education is discussed in light of experiences with adult second-language education, focusing on the necessary differences in approach due to differences in need, program length, institutional requirements, and student experiences. (MSE)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communicative Competence (Languages), Educational Philosophy, Educational Strategies
Freeman, Richard – Teaching at a Distance, 1979
The experience of Thames Television in presenting an educational series during prime time is described. "The Botanic Man," a series on ecology, is a rating success. Several difficulties encountered in collaboration efforts and follow-up activities, including courses and workbook publications, are identified. (JMF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Broadcast Industry, Ecology, Educational Television

Elksnin, Linda K.; Elksnin, Nick – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
Guidelines are presented for special educators designing a parent training program. The article includes a sample training format, a comparison of seven commercial parent training programs, and the identification of "best practices" in parent training (e.g., "group parents based on common need" and "establish clear goals"). (DB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Lieberman, Debra – 1980
Compiled from the experiences of the staff of the Critical TV (Television) Viewing Skills Project for High School, this booklet presents ideas for designing and leading critical television viewing workshops as part of high school teacher inservice training sessions or training programs for other youth-serving adults. Sections discuss: (1) a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Content, Guidelines, High Schools
MAXIMA Corp., Silver Spring, MD. – 1984
This bibliography was compiled by the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) as a resource guide for the Nutrition Education and Training Program (NET). Part I contains descriptive information on materials developed under NET funding, organized by audience level (e.g., kindergarten through grade 6, teacher education, or food service…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Snider, John C.; Schroeder, Wayne L. – 1972
Microville is a simulation-game device which has proven its usefulness as a functional instructional instrument in the field of adult education. This study of Microville is concerned with the effectiveness and efficiency with which such a device might instruct adult education to analyze the program concept and to make those decisions which would…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs, Community Programs
Campbell, Sarah L. – 1998
This guide is designed to help trainers working in the context of community-wide programs in all aspects of building a training program for study circle facilitators. Part 1 presents guidelines and principles for good training, basic training agenda for a 6-hour program, and annotated training agenda with notes about the process in each section…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Community Organizations, Community Programs
Allan, Susan K. – 1981
Project IMAGES (Improving Management of Adults/Guiding and Educating Staff) was conducted throughout Pennsylvania to provide two three-hour training sessions for the special needs of both experienced and inexperienced staff of adult basic education programs. Instruction was given in the counseling areas of age variance management and the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Counseling Techniques
Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1925
This bulletin reports the work of a committee appointed by Dr. John J. Tigert, United States Commissioner of Education, to study the many problems of school work with adult illiterates. The committee was formed following the National Literacy Conference in Washington, D.C., January 11-14, 1924, whose work included formulating practical programs…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Illiteracy, Program Development, Textbooks