Discusses a program in which adult groups (that meet regularly for educative discussion in settings other than educational institutions) can be given support through an academic department's provision of resource materials. Provides an example of support provided to the National Housewives Register, a group which discusses issues and social…

To design a learner-centered training process, the author emphasizes focusing on the creative artistry of people and the logic of human beings. Lists sixteen key skills designers should obtain to design and develop training programs. (CSS)

Compares traditional and modern assumptions regarding (1) purpose of education, (2) nature of education, (3) environment conducive to learning, (4) professional development, (5) educational responsibility and (6) nature of adult learning. From modern assumptions in each of the six areas draws implications for professional organizations. (CSS)

Presents a case study of an adult student preparing for her first year of college through a writing course and work in a writing workshop. Explains complicating circumstances in the student's life. Presents four professional responses commenting on the difficulties of the situation and possible solutions. (TB)

Argues that college students are generally less dependent and more motivated to learn than is generally assumed, based on a survey of 252 third-year University of South Africa students. Recommends that academic departments find new ways of accommodating learner self-direction, re-examine traditional teaching paradigms, and continuously evaluate…

Based on the experience of Everyman's University (Israel), it is proposed that the experience of distance teaching institutions will contribute to: improving university textbook quality; enhancing independent study skills; improving college instruction; promoting interdisciplinary courses; promoting interinstitutional collaboration; advancing the…

Considers the pedagogical and subject matter needs of students in an adult labor education course. Notes that students are motivated working adults, with little time for study, attending the course for assistance in dealing with workplace problems. Teachers need to adjust their approach and rethink economic theories from the students' perspective.…

Describes materials for college level distance education students that use a student-centered approach to help individuals realistically assess their expectations. Highlights include costs; time needed; family considerations; educational and intellectual considerations; and examples of materials that are used at the Open University in Britain and…

Describes research that used Importance-Performance Analysis to evaluate computer workshops offered in a university microcomputer laboratory for a continuing education program. A survey of workshop participants regarding attributes of computer laboratories is discussed, suggestions for computer instructors for adult education are offered, and…

Describes research conducted at the United Kingdom's Open University that examined the motivation, experience, and performance of undergraduate students aged 60 and over. Older Open University students are compared with the rest of the student body and with older students in a variety of other educational organizations. (10 references) (LRW)

Describes China's policies for lifelong education in the 1980s and 1990s undertaken as part of the country's modernization program. Reviews policies related to primary and secondary education, vocational education, workers' inservice training, continuing education for specialists, expansion of evening and correspondence courses, gerontology, and…

Argues that the use of biography in adult education is not a therapeutic process from learning to healing, but has the capacity to change in response to both the individual and the educational environment. Suggests that biographical approaches give learners control over material in a way that conventional education does not. (61 citations) (MAB)

Discusses adult learner characteristics, explains events of instruction, and describes how the characteristics of adult learners can be merged with these events of instruction to help facilitate instruction in software use. Highlights include gaining attention; motivation; stimulating recall of prerequisite material; feedback; performance…

Six theme articles discuss facilitating adult learning in agricultural education; the farm management education program in Minnesota technical colleges; a field-based model for adult education in agriculture; new directions in Texas adult agricultural education; needs, benefits, operation, and funding of adult agricultural education; and…

Describes community development efforts of the Educacion Communitaria Radial (Community Education through Radio) in Bolivia during 1979-80 that encouraged cooperation within and between communities through coproduction of learning activities. The use of theater that evolved into a day-long educational fair is described, and school involvement is…