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)

Suggests ways that the Job Training Partnership Act can serve as a local labor force development tool. Besides assisting "hardcore unemployed," education can take a proactive role, keeping up with the technology and needs of business and industry. In return, business and industry must support education with state-of-the-art machinery and…

Post-World War II adult civic education sought to promote citizen participation, individual development, and the creation of an aware and informed citizenry. The objectives were the creation of a public opinion able to assess critically the accomplishment of government, and citizens able to identify and solve common social problems. (Author/AG)

Discussed a program, designed to provide a meaningful life for senior citizens through volunteer service to the community. (Author/RK)

Presents an account of an instructor's experiences while teaching a composition course to U.S. Navy seamen. (TO)

An experiment in home improvement shows important gains for socially deprived students. (GB)

An outline of the general scope and purpose of the BBC Further Education Department, Its organization and administration. Emphasis is on the innovative role of educational broadcasting and planning for change and development. Three broad areas of further education are distinguished: programs for institutions and learning groups; courses for…

During the 19th century, the Royal Institution changed from a middle-upper class society sponsoring working class adult education to one serving the needs of its predominantly middle class membership. Although increasing governmental participation in educational provision replaced Institution efforts throughout the century, the Society continued…

Voices concern for growing number of illiterate adults in world and quality and limitation of reading materials available to those who do acquire reading skills. (DS)

This article discusses the counselor as consultant and describes various programs he can use to work with the adult influences in the lives of his counselees: parents, teachers and administrators. (JC)

Findings of a questionnaire sent to all state directors of education to identify the major issues in the education of mentally handicapped adults. (GB)

The principals of adult education as applied to doctors and nurses involved in continuing programs in medical education; examples of successful programs are given. (SP)

Author discusses the need for a training program for adult educators. Problems of getting trainees for the programs, the type of staff and teaching methods to be used, and course outlines are discussed. (LF)