Robert von Erdberg advocated an intensive, individualized education for the working classes to wield them together with other groups in Germany after unification in 1871. This attempt to help the workers socially and economically revolutionized the concept of adult education. (DS)

Describes program at East Mississippi State Hospital which resulted in gains in basic skills for all participants. (SP)

The rise and fall of educational and recreational centers in the early part of the 20th century. (RA)

Research into the psychological-motivational bases of adult participation to determine the reasons why people do not perservere in adult high school programs. (RB)

Relates Iowa's experience with a Government by the People" program for adults using materials from high-school public affairs course on local government. Among the results: most participants believed there would be fewer governmental problems if all people agreed on objectives; most are already satisfied with their local governments. (PD)

Special issue devoted to foreign language instruction in adult education. (WB)

The Early Childhood Education Program at Essex Community College is used as a model to present the intentions, realizations, and disappointments of a new careers" program for inner-city resident adults. (CA)

This article identified some data about adult participation in religious orientated programs, and examined briefly the role of churches and synagogues as sponsors of adult education programs. (Author/RK)

Meeting the educational and personal development needs of adults in transition presents the greatest challenge to higher education. This article discusses a study to determine how adults in transition believe their educational programs to be helpful. (JOW)