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Download full textACTION, Washington, DC. – 1978
In this report are described projects and activities undertaken by ACTION's volunteer programs in 1978. The introduction notes a continued growth in programs and comments on new developments. Older American Volunteer Programs are discussed in the next section, specifically the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent Program, and…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Annual Reports, Community Development, Developing Nations
ACTION, Washington, DC. – 1979
In this report are described projects and activities undertaken by ACTION's volunteer programs in 1979. A foreword comments on ACTION's achievements and response to national priorities. Activities of Older American Volunteer Programs are discussed in the next section, specifically those of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Annual Reports, Community Development, Developing Nations
ACTION, Washington, DC. – 1980
In this report are described projects and activities undertaken by ACTION's volunteer programs in 1980. A section on VISTA highlights programs in major emphasis areas (energy, independent living, youth employment) and comments on budget, projects promoting self-reliance and cooperative efforts, and the national grants program. Discussion of the…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Annual Reports, Community Development, Developing Nations
Development Associates, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1978
One of two publications developed to facilitate bilingual vocational training, this guide is designed to assist educational agencies at the national, state, and local levels in determining priorities for development of materials needed for bilingual vocational training programs. (CE 019 071 contains a handbook for developers of bilingual…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Bilingual Education, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Mikulecky, Larry; Diehl, William – 1978
A response to United States Senator George McGovern's call for congressional legislation to establish an independent national commission on literacy is necessary. Two considerations that must be taken into account by any individual, group, or commission addressing issues of criteria for competency in literacy are: (1) literacy competence is a…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Competence, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Odegaard, Charles E. – 1979
Federal policies and contracts relating to Area Health Education Centers are examined. The evolution of federal programs in the health field is traced, including a discussion of the Carnegie Commission's special reports, the Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act of 1971, and subsequent amendments to the Act. A detailed outline of the…
Descriptors: Colleges, Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Government Role
JESSUP, F.W. – 1966
A PILOT STUDY PREPARED FOR THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE COMPARES ADULT EDUCATOR STATUS, RECRUITMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN FRANCE, FLANDERS (BELGIUM), WEST GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. MAJOR CONCERNS INCLUDE SALARIES AND BENEFITS, QUALIFICATIONS, INSERVICE TRAINING, SPONSORING BODIES, ATTITUDES TOWARD FORMAL STAFF…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education
Nachtigal, Paul M. – 1980
The methodology used during the 2-year project involving 14 case studies of rural education improvement programs consisted of 4 sets of overlapping activities: (1) gearing up and completing the study design; (2) site visits, data collection, and case study write ups; (3) data analysis; and (4) technical assistance. The gearing up period was…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Assessment
Matiru, Barbara, Ed.; Sachsenmeier, Peter, Ed. – 1979
Curriculum developers have a responsibility to fully understand national goals and to translate them into educational programs that will equip citizens to realize these goals. This topic is discussed in this manual for a basic training course in systematic curriculum development, designed for students in developing nations. A brief description of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development
Ferguson, Allen R.; And Others – 1977
A study explored the potential economic impacts of a large and successful national program of consumer education. Following a literature review, a qualitative analysis was performed on a wide range of topics. The topics pertained to information and the process of consumer choice, the role of advertising, consumer sovereignty and the supply system,…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Role
Joint Publications Research Service, Washington, DC. – 1967
THIS REVIEW OF CURRENT (1967-68) PROVISIONS FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OF WORKERS IN POLAND STRESSES ENROLLMENT TRENDS AND AREAS OF NEED IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION IN EVENING CLASSES AND CORRESPONDENCE COURSES OFFERED BY THE GENERAL LYCEUMS, FORMAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (NOW LARGELY THROUGH ELEMENTARY AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS),…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Students, Correspondence Study, Educational Needs
Fordham, Paul; Sheffield, James – 1967
An attempt is made to analyze the weaknesses which restrict employment opportunities for primary school leavers in Kenya, and to estimate the benefits that may acrue from a coordinated program of youth and adult education preferably under the direction of the recently established Board of Adult Education. Examined are the opportunities available…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Coordination, Developing Nations, Educational Cooperation
Aker, George F. – 1968
A nation-wide program in adult basic education requires an organizational structure which will provide a practical and theoretical, centralized and decentralized outlook. This system should include a national commission, state-wide committees, and community councils which would facilitate communication. Leaders must be selected and prepared and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Bibliographies, Community Organizations
ICIT Report, 1976
This issue focuses on uses and techniques of radio for educational purposes in developing nations. Two health education projects are described which are utilizing open broadcasting to attract a mass audience of listeners not committed to a structured radio education program. Kenya's Swahili language radio serial, "Giving Birth and Caring for your…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comedy, Delivery Systems, Developing Nations
Educational Innovation in Indonesia. Experiments and Innovations in Education, No. 13. Asian Series.
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). – 1975
The last in a series of reports on educational innovation in Asia, this study describes the educational experiments and reforms attempted in Indonesia from 1969 to 1973. The introductory section provides an historical background and describes the educational administration of Indonesia. Chapter one focuses on the innovations in planning,…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Educational Administration, Educational Change
