This institute was planned to help teacher-trainers develop a philosophy of adult basic education; increase their understanding of the undereducated adult; understand and apply curriculum development process in adult basic education programs; and increase their knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques related to recruitment, testing, placement, and counseling. Other subjects discussed included the role of programed learning, the need for counseling to help adult students analyze their needs and pursue meaningful educational experiences, and the relevance of experiences to the needs of undereducated adults. Finally, focus was placed on the development of plans for a training program for teachers. (Bibliographies are included.) (nl)