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Direct linkMiser, Rifat; Ural, Ozana; Ünlühisarýklý, Özlem – Adult Learning, 2013
This study investigates the situation and practices of adult education in Turkey in terms of (a) participants, (b) providers, and (c) program areas. The data were derived from published statistical data and one-to-one interaction with adult education providers when such data are unavailable. Turkey has a long tradition of adult education with…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Practices, Participant Characteristics
Henschke, John A. – Adult Learning, 2012
International travel has the potential to expand one's learning horizons exponentially, especially with the abundantly enriching experiences of adult, continuing, and lifelong learning conferences. CONFINTEA VI (The Sixth World International Conference in Adult Education) sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Travel, Lifelong Learning, Adult Learning
Leschinsky, Maribeth; Messemer, Jonathan E. – Adult Learning, 2010
On July 30, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 into law. The legislation was crafted by the United States Congress to address issues related to accounting improprieties which came to light during the Enron scandal. The specific purpose of the legislation was "To protect investors by improving the accuracy and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Program Development, Program Descriptions, Accounting
Chang, Bo – Adult Learning, 2010
The learning community plays an important role in expanding lifelong learning ideas in social units such as cities, towns, and communities. Some European countries, Australia, Japan, Korea, and China are employing the idea of learning community to promote lifelong learning in local communities. In an effort to address recent social problems, China…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Change Strategies
Bersch, Gretchen T. – Adult Learning, 2005
In this article, the author describes how her grandmother and parents inspired in her a lifelong interest in international work throughout many parts of the world. As a consequence, the author built a figurative bridge from Alaska over the Bering Strait to Magadan, Russia (in far Eastern Siberia). She poignantly describes the work she has done…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Education, Personal Narratives, Technical Assistance
Closson, Rosemary B. – Adult Learning, 2005
The author became interested in international adult education as a result of being in a doctoral program at Florida State University, where the adult education doctorate was very closely aligned with the International Intercultural Development Education (IIDE) program. In this article, the author describes her experiences working as international…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Program Descriptions
