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Direct linkZaharia, Victor – Convergence, 2009
The training of penitentiary staff directly influences the efficiency of a prison system and the observance of human rights in places of detention. On the one hand, there are no "perfect" detainees. The causes that led to imprisonment could be diverse. On the other hand, the possibilities and resources available to a prison system could…
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Law Enforcement, Security Personnel, Training Methods
Patterson, Jamila; Linden, Eva; Bierbrier, Christin; Lofgren, Inger; Wilhelmsson, Dan; Edward, J. K. Patterson – Convergence, 2008
This paper focuses on adult education and information and communication technologies (ICT) training to fisherwomen of Siluvaipatti fishing village in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu State, southeastern India. The total families in this village are 209 with population 899 (Male: 442; Female: 457). The education level is generally good in…
Descriptors: Females, Adult Education, Information Technology, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBhasin, Kamla – Convergence, 1991
Sustainable development means educating the powerless to become empowered. The changed role of development workers requires participatory training that gives them the experience of nonhierarchical collective learning and decision making. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Nongovernmental Organizations
Haugen, Caitlin Secrest – Convergence, 2006
Environmental adult education (EAE) is a viable solution to the world's mounting environmental problems. EAE is a new and emerging field that is faced with constant changes and challenges. While this change presents practitioners with options for dynamic research possibilities, EAE is such that theory and practice in the field face a potential for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Sustainable Development, Adult Educators, Environmental Education
Guo, Shibao – Convergence, 2006
This study examines the role of adult education in bringing about social change through community development initiatives at a grassroots organisation called SUCCESS (United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society), an immigrant community organisation in Vancouver, Canada. It adopts a case study approach. The study focuses on the historical…
Descriptors: Social Environment, Case Studies, Organizational Development, Community Development
