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Boggs, David L. – 1975
The report describes a workshop for adult basic education teachers in Ohio which utilized the teacher training television series, "Basic Education: Teaching the Adult." Responses from teachers identified the two clusters of content presented: (1) measurement/diagnosis of student learning and individualized instruction, and (2) teaching reading and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Educational Objectives, Program Descriptions
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Terrell, William R.; Bass, Ronald K. – Educational Gerontology, 1976
Depicted in this article is an "Instructional Development Model for Adult Education". The key components of salesmanship are enumerated. Accountability for new programs in adult education can be fostered through increased planning and salesmanship. (PS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs
Brooks, Elva M. – 1975
A project in adult basic education was established in the Model Neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware. A delivery system of services using paraprofessionals was created to give eligible adults individualized instruction in their home or a nearby center. The results showed that most of the project enrollment and performance objectives were met. Data…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1975
The 3-year Region 10 Program was designed to develop a cooperative network of sharing and resources among states in the region. Although, during the program, specific objectives and activities considerably changed as a response to the new knowledge and conditions which the Program identified, some general characteristics and outcomes which were…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs, Educational Objectives
Colorado State Univ., Ft. Collins. Dept. of Education. – 1973
The report describes the project's design, initial efforts, and revised objectives toward the development of a regional adult staff development system. Three elements were perceived to be essential to such a system: a regional consortium organization to effectively implement competency-based adult staff development programs, State-by-State and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Community Involvement, Competency Based Teacher Education
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Larson, Desi – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2004
To improve current civil society and achieve the possibilities globalization offers, we must incorporate an education-for-empowerment approach to lifelong learning. This chapter explores the potential, promise, and implications for local action and dialogue.
Descriptors: Global Approach, Lifelong Learning, Role of Education, Educational Objectives
CHILMAN, CATHERINE S.; KRAFT, IVOR – 1966
THE CHILD LIFE STUDIES BRANCH OF THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU MADE AN INFORMAL SURVEY OF PARENT EDUCATION FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES IN 1961 TO 1963. PARENT EDUCATION IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE HOUSEKEEPING, STRENGTHEN INTERFAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, REINFORCE FAMILY-SCHOOL UNDERSTANDING, AND IMPROVE PERSONAL SKILLS. PRACTITIONERS RECOMMEND A…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Attendance, Attendance Patterns, Behavior Change