This paper presents the most current thinking on how to best structure adult learning programs, noting that adult learners demand a convenient program which is specially designed with their learning style in mind. They learn best in an interactive format with heavy emphasis on the practical application of their learning. The paper discusses the…

Reports a study of male college freshmen majoring in physical education indicating that as high school students they tended to participate in team activities, but when asked what they were interested in learning as new activities, they preferred the individual activities that could be participated in during later years. (TO)

Age differences in two groups (20-23 years, and 49-65 years) were investigated for the speed of retrieval in both primary and secondary memories. Discussion centered on the role that the older subjects slowed retrieval searches play in their more general learning-memory deficit. (DP)

How specific principles of adult learning can be applied to continuing education for nurses. (SP)

Outlines training procedures for adult trainees and students at the Denver Board of Water Commissioners and Regis College. (RK)

Author decries music education aimed only at producing professional performers, noting the pleasure many adults have in playing an instrument or singing simply as an avocation. He suggests revising music education to enable the non-professional to continue in music as hobby more easily. (PD)

Summarizes several studies over the past 7 years of the deliberate learning efforts made by men and women. Reports on what and why adults learn, how they learn, what help they obtain, and how much time they spend learning. (Author/LF)

The nature and rate of social change determine the role, content and forms of adult education. For this purpose pertinent information is needed, and can only be achieved if an International Clearing Center for Adult Education (ICCAE) is formed. (RB)

A brief description of the Adult Learning Laboratory which was established at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, for continuing education programs of the American College of Life Underwriters. (AK)

Alaska nurses who participated in self-directed continuing education courses were surveyed to determine what factors encouraged their participation. The strongest factors reported were personal satisfaction and need to update knowledge. Personal motivation and personal study habits appeared to be paramount in successful course completion. (SK)

The Antigonish Movement used lifelong education to overcome educational and economic inequities. Begun in Canada's Maritime Provinces, the movement anticipated many of the principles of lifelong learning, adult learning, and Paolo Freire. (SK)

Distinguishes between the collaborative learning process and a collaborative learning group. Lists conditions basic to the development of effective collaborative learning groups through training programs: (1) knowledgeable trainer, (2) participant commitment, (3) open communication, and (4) appropriate normative controls. (JOW)

Describes some characteristics of the adult learner, including factors that can affect the adult's ability to learn language. Discusses teacher- and learner-centered approaches and "adult" learning environments. (EKN)

Discusses developments in adult education in light of the vast number of social changes that have occurred in the last 30 years. Includes discussion of the difference between adult education and adult learning, the need for adult educators to become politically active and astute, the need for research, and training adult educators. (JOW)