Following a literature review, this article analyzes the financial impact of credits for experiential learning on a major midwestern university. Both students and the institution appear to have benefited economically. Questions are raised concerning who should benefit from publicly supported education--students, society, or all three. Includes 28…

A successful "Mid-Career Alternatives Workshop" is described which was developed based on the examination of the reasons for failure of an earlier similar workshop in terms of publicity, student involvement, format, and timing. (JT)

The government-sponsored dropout rehabilitation and adult education program in Haryana is described by the head of non-formal and adult education in that district in a paper he delivered to the 1975 All-India Adult Education Conference. (Author/AJ)

The results of a 1974-75 questionnaire survey of Local Education Authorities' (LEAs) training and staffing needs in England and Wales are briefly discussed. Tables show the current staffing in the 47 responding LEAs and the estimated staffing in all LEAs. Movement toward training of adult educators was discerned. (AJ)

Farmers, agribusinessmen, students, and the community need the help and support of a 12-month program in vocational agriculture. Experience programs, leadership training, local and county fairs, agricultural mechanics programs, teachers' organizations, student recruitment, and adult programs would suffer if summer programs are eliminated. (MS)

Teaching Adult Students Mathematical Investigation is based on the continuing research work carried out for the last ten years of teaching on the Foundation Course in Mathematics at Goldsmiths, University of London. Teaching Mathematical Investigation to adult students is a very challenging and often rewarding experience for adult educators as…

This how-to guide and resource book is designed to help in planning educational and training programs for adults in settings from the corporate sector to educational organizations. Chapters 1-3 lay the groundwork for the rest of the guide by introducing the 12-component Interactive Model of Program Planning. Chapter 1 describes adult programs and…

A national survey identified the extent of computer technology use in adult literacy programs and explored the attitudes, beliefs, and experiences of adult literacy providers in implementing technology. It also conducted a systematic inventory of the types of computer technology currently in use in adult literacy programs. In recent years, a…

Author draws attention to the need for a proper physical development program that will give adults an incentive to continue their mental and physical progress. (RK)

Discusses the need for paraprofessionals and volunteers in adult education programs, the sort of individual best suited to these positions, opportunities in the field, qualifications required, and training sessions which are available. (DR)

Describes a field study in which the mathematics portion of the PLATO Basic Skills Learning System was used in remedial courses for high school and adult education students at three Florida high schools. Analysis shows that the PLATO system is effective and cost-efficient. (JJD)

Few parents receive any education for that exacting role. Yet, the author argues, there is a need and a demand, to which adult educators should respond as a matter of urgency. (Author/SSH)

Quality assessment of a nontraditional degree program for adults at Saint Louis University includes assessment of impact as perceived by alumni and their employers. Also considered is practical use of these findings in the college. (CT)

DARE (Developing Adult Resources through Education) is an educational program for the rural aged that provides courses ranging from those of a serious, academic orientation to the hobby/recreational to the practical. College and community resources can be used for the educational advantage of the older person. (Author)