Reports on the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of an adult learning contract approach to educating the protective custody inmates at Walpole Correctional Institution in Massachusetts. An appeal is issued for further dialogue and discussion with regard to educating the inmate as an adult learner. (Author/CT)

The author discusses the relationship between traditional folk media and modern communication services. His comments on the use of folk media to support learning in diverse cultures are aimed at modern educators reaching out to learners who are more in tune with traditional media and methods than with electronic devices. (Editor/CT)

Nearly two decades of research has taught some powerful lessons about how to design and implement meaningful and effective professional development for teachers. This newsletter examines the characteristics of high-quality professional development and offers some suggestions for improving its impact and effectiveness. For reform efforts centered…

Based on a newly developed holistic theory of knowledge and learning, this paper critically evaluates several contemporary theories of adult learning. Most of existing adult learning theories tend to narrowly define knowledge and learning and fail to offer adequate explanation for adult learning. Implications for HRD theory, research, and practice…

Adult learning programs are becoming increasingly important. This book is designed to serve as a wake-up call for members of the academy who prefer to work with traditional students. It provides practical advice for adult learning programs with insights drawn from case studies and the author's experience. Part 1, "Context and Overview," contains:…

The death of Paulo Freire in May 1997 was a momentous event for educators everywhere, especially adult educators, and a sad one for those who knew and loved him. The author has been thinking and writing about Freire's work for many years, exploring his contribution to a radical politics of adult education. While Freire's work features strongly in…

Discussion at the symposium, held August 15-25, 1973 in West Berlin, was focused mainly on African experiences related to adult functional literacy. (MS)

Time competency, inner-directedness, value existentiality, self-acceptance, ability to relate to others, and acceptance of nature can be learned in adult leisure education if the goal is self-actualization. (Author/AJ)

The author advocates a kind of GI Bill for the aged and aging to help combat occupational, familial, and "psychic and intellectual obsolescence. (Author)

A review of environmental factors (lighting, color, physical layout, noise, temperature, and others) which trainers should consider in compensating for physical limitations of middle aged and older adults. (LY)

Demonstrates the importance of the use of nonformal education programs for teaching basic survival skills to adults in developing countries. (Availability: Dept. of Adult Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506) (SK)

A review of research shows that while some studies support (1) the necessity of developing logical (operational) thought, (2) the maintenance of this cognitive level, and (3) the finality of the formal operational stage, the bulk of research challenges these three aspects of traditional Piagetian theory. (LRA)

In January 1980, TVOntario, a television network operated by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, began to use computer managed learning in conjunction with television broadcasting for adult learners. The three projects which have been carried out since then have brought promising results. (Author/LLS)