Explores current reforms in both mathematics and science education that emphasize the importance of learning in informal settings. Suggests that informal education must include planned and purposeful attempts to facilitate students' understanding of mathematics and science in community settings other than the local school. (Author/CCM)

Draws on the memoirs of Nellie Menard, Lakota archives, and other published materials to describe the traditional puberty ceremonies held for Lakota girls. Discusses the practice of seclusion, during which an elderly woman instructed the girl in appropriate behavior and women's crafts; the initiate's new social status; the ball-throwing ceremony;…

Australian beef-industry leaders are currently promoting quality assurance (QA). Interviews with 16 farmers who attended QA training showed they were aware of the demand for QA products and valued the concept, but they had little confidence in their ability to implement it in an uncertain economic climate. (SK)

Interviews with 20 women in governmental and nongovernmental organizations in Rio de Janeiro revealed the following: (1) formal education programs lacked courses on gender issues; (2) nonformal education was a potential source of gender awareness; and (3) informal education was the main source of gender awareness. (SK)

A survey of 383 college students found that 24% definitely plan to open their own business and 60% indicated they might start a business. They would use future nonformal educational programs, such as cooperative extension, to help them be successful. (SK)

Addresses issues in assessing and recognizing nonformal learning (validity, reliability, and standards). Reviews institutional and policy approaches in Europe at the country level and in initiatives by the European Union. (Contains 62 references.) (SK)

This article was originally presented as a position paper at the Symposium on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Social Development held in Jakarta by the ASEAN Foundation Collaboratory (May 2006). Its main premise is that, while there is growing use of open and distance learning (ODL) in formal and nonformal education and training…

A framework for conceptualizing community-based education and lifelong learning is presented and examined. The connection between community-based education and lifelong learning is made, as well as recommendations for research that require attention if this connection is to become a reality. The paper begins by defining community, community-based…

The final report of a conference concerning adult basic education de Adultos en el Marco de la REDALF del related to innovative projects in adult education in nine countries. A wide spectrum of issues related to adult basic education, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and research are analyzed in the context of educational planning. Among the…

This manual details the procedures and guidelines that the staff of the Non-Formal Education (NFE) Information Center use in preparing citations and annotations for the "The NFE Exchange" and an NFE series of annotated bibliographies. Following a brief description of the purpose of an NFE bibliography, sample basic formats are provided…

This document describes the development of theater in Africa, over the last 20 years, from a medium of entertainment for the colonial elite to an African theatre, after independence. It describes various approaches to the use of theater as a medium of education and development. Nine chapters in the book concern: (l) background to African drama;…

Although failures have been encountered in the West African cooperative movement, farm cooperatives are an indispensable tool for rural development. They can generate an investment budget at the village level and can provide a stimulating framework for education. The Senegalese farm cooperative movement has experienced a number of problems. Three…

Authors traced the development of nonformal education and question whether it can bring significant income and status benefits to the economically disadvantaged in developing countries. (Editor/RK)

The author outlines techniques which can be used to compare and investigate a community's total education structure, including households and neighborhoods, jails, factories, and government agencies as well as schools. The Quarterly is published by the Council on Anthropology and Education, 1703 New Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009.…

There is no centralized policy for using television and radio for inservice teacher education in Britain. Teacher training colleges have their own low cost production units, two cities have all their schools linked on a closed circuit cable system, and the BBC broadcasts on open circuit one or two series for teachers each year. The largest user of…