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Peer reviewedGardiner, Robert K. A. – Convergence, 1971
The author hypothesizes that the greatest problem confronting education in Africa is the need to find new and constructive methods of improving social and economic conditions. He suggests that adult education is a vital and necessary solution and must be implemented. (RR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Vocational Education, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedKulich, Jindra – Convergence, 1992
Reviews adult education in relation to the social movements of 1960s and 1970s and the narrowing focus in the recessionary 1980s. Highlights two trends in Canadian adult education: further vocationalization and a shift from institutions to independent adult learning. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Vocational Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedPadron, Hiram – Convergence, 1972
Describes a school which provides non-credit classes and correspondence study to increase Venezuela's skilled work force.'' (Editor)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education, Commuter Colleges
Peer reviewedConvergence, 1974
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Literacy
Peer reviewedNaik, J. P. – Convergence, 1972
Author proposes educational programs that would meet the needs of developing nations by yielding quicker and almost immediate results. (MB)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Adult Vocational Education, Developing Nations, Education Service Centers
