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2002
This document contains three papers from a symposium on technological change and human resource development. "New Technologies, Cognitive Demands, and the Implications for Learning Theory" (Richard J. Torraco) identifies four specific characteristics of the tasks involved in using new technologies (contingent versus deterministic tasks,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Definitions, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
2002
This document contains three papers from a symposium titled "Competence: Fuzzy Concepts to Context.""Sales Superstars: Defining Competencies Needed for Sales Performance" (Darlene Russ-Eft, Edward Del Gaizo, Jeannie Moulton, Ruth Pangilinan) discusses a study in which an analysis of 1,688 critical incidents revealed 16…
Descriptors: Administration, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Competence
Butterwick, Shauna – 2002
The self- and group-initiated and on-the-job learning activities of low-income women were explored in a study of a small group of low-income mothers living in the greater Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada. During the study, the low-income women attended meetings during which a participating researcher documented the women's experiences.…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Employed Women
Cieslik, Mark, Ed.; Pollock, Gary, Ed. – 2002
Drawing on empirical research and theoretical writings, this book examines how concepts such as risk society and individualization may be used in the field of youth studies. It explores young peoples' identities, youth cultures, and a multiplicity of ways in which risk can be understood and influence youth policy agendas in the future. Chapter 1,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Education, Criminals, Culture
Macrae, Helen; Agostinelli, Jacinta – 2002
The experiences, attitudes, and needs of three literacy learners and one paid literacy teacher in Melbourne, Australia, were examined. The analysis was framed by the following principles: (1) literacy is a feminist issue; (2) adult literacy education is best defined as broad, general education that is grounded in language and fosters depth and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Frank, Fiona – 2000
Possible ways of conducting research examining the changing context of workplace basic skills policy in the United Kingdom were explored. First, workplace literacy was examined from the perspective of its role in the U.K. government's lifelong learning agenda, and existing research in workplace literacy policy and related studies were reviewed.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Language Australia, Melbourne (Victoria). Adult Education Resource and Information Service. – 2002
The Certificates in General Education for Adults (CGEA) provide a range of educational opportunities for Australian adults who have not completed secondary education to improve their literacy, numeracy, and general education skills. The CGEA was first accredited in 1992 and is currently accredited for January 2002-December 2006. The CGEA is…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Levine, David I.; Belman, Dale; Charness, Gary; Groshen, Erica L.; O'Shaughnessy, K. C. – 2002
Evidence from North American pay practices was used to examine the question of whether the "old employment contact," according to which employees promised to exchange hard work for job security, has truly been replaced by a "new employment contract" based more on market forces. The study analyzed data from the following…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Contracts, Education Work Relationship, Employer Employee Relationship
Lowe, Graham S. – 2001
Forty-five individuals from a wide range of organizations and backgrounds participated in a national roundtable on learning in Canada. Working in small groups and plenaries, participants proposed a vision for learning as a way to address the widely expressed concern that Canada is not moving fast enough to increase learning opportunities and to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Change Strategies
Tait, Tony; Frankland, Gillian; Smith, David; Moore, Sharon – 2002
The experiences of schools and sixth form and further education colleges in the United Kingdom in implementing Curriculum 2000 in the 18 months since the introduction of Qualifying for Success reforms were tracked. The key issues for implementing the curriculum in 2001-2002 that were identified by 10 case study schools and post-16 institutions…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Case Studies, College Programs, College School Cooperation
Janssens, Jos – 2002
A community initiative (called ADAPT) was intended to help the workforce in European Union countries to adapt to industrial change and prepare for the information society, as well as to promote growth, employment, and the competitiveness of companies in the countries. Between 1995 and 1999, 4,000 projects were funded to transform the ways in which…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Case Studies, Change Strategies
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2001
Parents are vital partners in the educational system. This handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 8 curriculum in Catholic schools in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes Catholic school students in Alberta…
Descriptors: Art Education, Career Exploration, Catholic Schools, Educational Objectives
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2001
Parents are vital partners in the educational system. This handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 9 curriculum in Catholic schools in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes Catholic school students in Alberta…
Descriptors: Art Education, Career Exploration, Catholic Schools, Educational Objectives
Stephen, Jennifer – 1998
This guide is designed to help the user enter into the job market by making the most of their existing skills and finding additional training. Section 1, Vocations, Occupations, Careers, looks at the assessment tools used by employers and trainers to prepare people for today's job market. It describes how to develop a personal inventory of skills…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Choice, Cognitive Style, Course Selection (Students)
Elliott, Alison, Ed. – Every Child, 2000
This document is comprised of the four 2000 issues of a periodical published by the Australian Early Childhood Association focusing on the needs of children from birth to 8 years and on issues related to child care and early childhood education in Australia. Each issue features articles focusing on a particular theme along with editorials and…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, At Risk Persons, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Brain
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