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Charters, Alexander N., Comp. – 1980
This is the first of eight volumes consisting of series of publications of the Center for the Study of Liberal Education for Adults (CSLEA), such as Notes and Essays, Research Reports, Occasional Papers, and Conference Reports. These materials provide both theory and practice ln the area of non-credit adult liberal education offered by colleges…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Ryan, T. A., Ed. – 1973
This document is a compilation of papers on adult basic education in corrections presented at eight seminars held for decision makers in corrections. (The seminars provided training in the systems approach for planning and evaluating adult basic education programs for adult offenders in correctional institutions.) The first section focuses on the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Attitudes
Download full textNiemi, John A. – 1976
Adult educators, recognizing grade communication problems between members of middle-class society (to which most belong) and individuals from culturally different groups are attending to cross-cultural communication research. Vastly different perceptions of reality, shaped by distinctive value systems and attitudes, underlie the problems.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Students
Adult Higher Education Alliance. – 2001
These proceedings included the following papers: "The Language of Interdisciplinary Programs or 'What Do You Mean By That?'" (Ezzell, Turner); "When Mothers Become Students: Impact on Children and the Family System" (Burns, Gabrick); "Multi-Discipline Theorizing Meets the Blackboard: The Evolving Discourse Community"…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Comings, John, Ed.; Garner, Barbara, Ed.; Smith, Cristine, Ed. – 2002
This review contains current information on research, policy, and practice in adult literacy and learning for individuals and organizations focused on adult basic education (ABE), adult English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), and adult secondary education (ASE) programs. "The Year 2000 In Review" (Lennox L. McLendon) describes…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Cribbin, John, Ed.; Kennedy, Peter, Ed. – 2002
This document consists of 32 papers presenting Hong Kong practitioners' perspectives on lifelong learning. The following papers are included: "Lifelong Learning" (Albert Tuijnman); "Growth and Development of Lifelong Learning in Hong Kong " (John Cribbin); "Competition and Collaboration" (John Cribbin); "A…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Students, Continuing Education
Rogers, Alan – 2002
The question of how adult educators can make their teaching of adults more effective is explored in the context of recent work on adult lifelong learning. The following are among the topics discussed: (1) modes of adult education and the shift in focus from adult education to lifelong learning; (2) the contract between adult student and adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Mundie, Karen; Thompson, Debbie; Joyce, Michelle – 2000
The AIM (Assessment, Instruction, Mastery) system is a performance-based assessment that was developed in Oregon. The AIM system was piloted by 83 volunteers and staff from 18 volunteer-based programs to assess the system's usefulness as a means of collecting and aggregating data on student progress in adult literacy and similar programs in…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy
Johnston, Robyn – 2000
A study examined challenges associated with investigating the role and occupational identity of learning practitioners who operate within the organizational as opposed to the educational institution context. These challenges include the following: (1) naming this group of organizational practitioners; (2) distribution of learning responsibilities;…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Educational Attitudes, Emerging Occupations, Foreign Countries
Dirkx, John M., Ed. – 1996
These proceedings comprise 33 presentations. They are "Glaser or Strauss?"(Babchuk); "Reframing Participation in Adult Education Programs" (Babchuk); "Multicultural Adult Education as Discourse in the Social Construction of Reality" (Baptiste); "Political Construction of Adult Education" (Baptiste, Heaney);…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Citizenship Education
McNamara, Gerry; Mulcahy, Carmel; Curry, Joe – 2001
A qualitative study examined the impact of training provided by the Education Studies Department in Dublin City University on adult educators in the sector. It investigated whether courses had an effect on their professional lives as educators within their individual centers and on their own lives as adult students in a formal university setting.…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Change Agents, Community Change, Community Education
Marr, Beth – 2001
This paper recounts observations of differences in the interactions of adult students when they are engaged in traditional worksheet tasks in contrast to small group activities and summarizes recent research on the benefits of group work in adult mathematics learning. It offers a selection of group and pair activities designed to foster…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Students, Classroom Communication
National Inst. for Literacy, Washington, DC. – 2000
This document explores whether state certification of adult educators can contribute to a more professional work force. The document begins by listing perceived advantages and disadvantages of certification and defining certification. The following reasons for supporting certification are presented: assuring professional competence; promoting…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Annotated Bibliographies, Case Studies
University of the Western Cape, Bellville (South Africa). Centre for Adult and Continuing Education. – 1995
This report traces the development and major accomplishments of the Centre for Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) at South Africa's University of the Western Cape (UWC) since its establishment in 1985. Presented in the introductory section are the CACE's aims and lists of its 1994 staff and 1994 advisory council members. CACE milestones for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
McConnell, Charlie, Ed. – 1996
The following papers are included: "Foreword" (Alexander); "Preface" (McConnell); "Editorial Introduction" (McConnell); "People Power" (Gibson); "Community Education within the Context of Reorganisation of Local Government" (Hughes); "The Challenge of Change" (Alexander Report);…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Change Strategies, Community Development
