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Download full textCouncil for Adult and Experiential Learning (NJ1), 2008
There is a strong and growing argument for higher educational attainment in the United States. The jobs that are expected to support the economy in the coming years will depend on a skilled workforce that is able to learn and adapt quickly to new challenges. However, demographic patterns demonstrate that relying on the traditional K-16 pipeline to…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Distance Education, State Action, Educational Attainment
Reid, Joy M., Ed. – 1995
A selection of essays in learning styles in English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction includes: "Cultural Differences in Learning Styles" (Gayle L. Nelson); "Difficulties with Cross-Cultural Learning-Styles Assessment" (Patricia A. Eliason); "Gender Differences in Language Learning Styles: What Do They Mean?" (Rebecca L. Oxford); "Cognitive…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Ambiguity, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques
Kansas State Univ., Manhattan. Coll. of Education. – 1992
A conference on research to practice in adult, continuing and community education included the following papers: "Education as a Community Intervention Strategy" (Ashcraft, Andrews); "Assessing Educational Needs of Adults: An Ohio Extension Example" (Bratkovich, Miller); "Questions and Issues Related to a Lack of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Field, Jane, Ed. – 1997
This book, which is intended as a practical resource for individuals who are professionally concerned with adult learning, contains 21 papers and 3 checklists concerning the new communication and information technologies (IT) and adult learning. The following papers and checklists are included: "Introduction" (Jane Field); "The Use…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies
Polson, Cheryl J., Ed.; Schied, Fred M., Ed. – 1994
This conference proceedings includes the following papers: "Professors of Adult Education, Colleges of Education, and the Transformation of the Research University" (Common); "The Future of Adult Education" (Wisniewski); "Adult Education's Prospects in a Post-University World" (Smith); "Whither the University--Whither Academic Adult Education?"…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
King, Linda, Ed. – 1998
This book contains 14 papers: "Indigenous Peoples and Adult Education: A Growing Challenge" (Rodolfo Stavenhagen); "Indigenous Peoples: Progress in the International Recognition of Human Rights and the Role of Education" (Julian Burger); "Adult Learning in the Context of Indigenous Societies" (Linda King); "Linguistic Rights and the Role of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
Academy for Educational Development, Washington, DC. National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center. – 1999
These five guidebooks are designed for literacy programs to enhance the quality of services provided to adults with learning disabilities. Each guidebook answers specific questions such as handling legal issues, screening for learning disabilities, selecting curriculum options, using effective instructional methods, and creating professional…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Beginning Reading
Knowles, Malcolm S.; Holton, Elwood F., III; Swanson, Richard A. – 1998
This book examines the core principles of adult learning and the roots of andragogy, advances in adult learning, and practice in adult learning. The following are among the topics discussed in the book's 17 chapters: importance of learning theory; theories of learning (concept of part and whole models of development, theories based on elemental…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Manhattan Adult Learning and Resource Center, KS. – 1988
This document is designed to help adult educators understand and meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities (ALDs). A research-substantiated rationale for remedial instruction for ALDs is presented in the introduction. Selected terms are defined, and common characteristics of ALDs are examined. Basic assumptions regarding adult learning…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Langenbach, Michael, Comp. – 1991
Papers in this volume include: "Retirement Learning" (Adair); "Effect of Literacy on Personal Income" (Blunt); "Popular Discourse Concerning Women and AIDS" (Boshier); "John Steinbeck's Learning Project" (Brockett); "Faculty Careers of Professors of Adult Education" (Caffarella); "Racism in…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, Adult Educators
Kulich, Jindra, Comp. – 1984
This bibliography contains 682 listings covering English language materials on adult education in Europe published during 1980-82. Materials were chosen in accord with a broad definition of adult education that includes vocational education for adults; training in business and industry; adult secondary and postsecondary study; activities of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Shulman, Carol Herrnstadt, Ed. – 1984
The 31 papers in this yearbook are organized in five sections: I. Changes in the Labor Force, which includes: "Labor Market Needs to the Year 2000" (Morgan V. Lewis) and "Occupational Adaptability and Transferable Skills: Preparing Today's Adults for Tomorrow's Careers" (Frank C. Pratzner and William L. Ashley); II. Educating Adult Students, which…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Style
Ernst, Nora S. – 1980
This manual is intended to serve as a resource to assist nursing home inservice instructor coordinators in presenting effective orientation and continuing inservice programs. Designed according to a modified self-instructional approach, it presents background information on factors influencing inservice, guidelines for planning programs,…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Adult Learning, Behavioral Objectives, Case Studies
Armstrong, Audrey A.; Hunt, Sally P. – 1982
This guide is designed as a training tool for volunteers participating in the Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL) program. Developed by the staff at the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana, VITAL is an adult literacy program that is based on active cooperation between program trainers and volunteer tutors. Various…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Rivera, William M., Ed.; Walker, Sharon M., Ed. – 1984
These 41 papers reflect the conference's focus on nonformal adult education. A major goal of the conference was to facilitate dialogue between researchers and practitioners who are concerned with lifelong learning issues. Four papers focus on aging, specifically intergenerational experiences, preretirement leisure counseling, aging of the work…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
