The series "Self-instructional Notes on Social Participation" is a six-volume series intended as teaching aids for adult educators. The theoretical, methodological, informative and practical elements of this series will assist professionals in their work and help them achieve greater success. The specific purpose of each notebook is indicated in the introduction. This notebook describes the goals of the series, discusses ways to use it, and outlines the methodology followed in its development. Projects carried out by the National Institute for Adult Education are listed. (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (KM)