ELBEP (Eliminating Language Barriers in European Prisons Through Open and Distance Education Technology) is a multilateral project funded by the European Union (EU) Lifelong Learning, Grundtvig (Adult Education) Programme. It aims to overcome language/communication problems between prison staff and foreign inmates at European prisons via online…

An ideal world-class corporate university would integrate four elements: knowledge systems, networks and partnerships, learning processes, and people processes. Case studies of two British corporate universities illustrate how they use current technology, develop networks with learning providers, and share information about learning resources,…

A British study of teacher training and staff development needs concluded that there is an urgent need for training community education program coordinators; tutors working with adults with learning disabilities need a foundational training program; and providers should ensure that disability issues are addressed at all stages and levels of staff…

A further education college for adults used Britain's Investors in People program to improve staff development opportunities for part-time staff. The process necessitated balancing the tension between academic culture and the language of adult education on the one hand and the business/enterprise ethos of the IP program on the other. (SK)

Includes "Introduction" (Heraty, Morley); "Training and Development in the Danish Context" (Madsen, Larsen); "Training and Development in the Dutch Context" (van Baalen, Hoogendoorn); "Training and Development in the UK Context" (Tregaskis, Brewster); "Training and Development in the Irish Context"…

Describes a project for working class women that provides them with paid educational leave to encourage them to take part in various adult education activities. Discusses why this action is especially important for women and how the women benefit from their development experiences. (CH)

A study was conducted at the Thames Polytechnic's research and development unit at Garnett, England, to: (1) investigate the views of respondents regarding their educational approach to prevocationalism and staff development; and (2) identify viewpoints that were shared both within and between the provider and the client groups (and by…

This booklet is designed to help hotel employees know what to do if a fire breaks out in the hotel. It also gives hints and suggestions that will help employees to reduce the risk of a fire occurring. Topics are as follows: an employee's responsibility if a fire breaks out; procedures to follow in the event of fire; mapping fire exits and escape…

Includes "Staff Development for Educators Working with Black Communities" (Lewis, Murray); "The Changing Scene in Wales" (Poole); "Staff Development in Open College Networks" (Mager); "Staff Development in the Provision of Adult Literacy and Basic Skills" (Wells); and "European Aspects" (Oglesby).…

Many providers are keen to implement the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), seeing this as an opportunity to further improve the experience of disabled learners. However, the DDA Part 4 raises many issues about the ways in which education providers encourage a learner to disclose an impairment in order to make adjustments,…

This manual has been developed for those staff members at further education unit (FEU) colleges and polytechnics in the United Kingdom that are responsible for Professional, Industrial, and Commercial Updating (PICKUP) staff development activities. It is divided into four sections. The first section provides background on the PICKUP project, and…

This document describes a curriculum framework to which higher education and adult education institutions can relate in providing assistance for those who are interested in starting small businesses. The report begins by attempting to identify the particular population groups affected by the problem and relating to the opportunities for…

"Foreword" (Handy); "Creda's Vocational Training Scheme" (Bradley); "IBM: Learning for Life" (Stevenson); "Personal Development at Sainsbury's" (Deaves); "Ford Employee Development and Assistance Programmes" (Moore); "Hotpoint North Wales" (Jones); "Derbyshire Employee Development…

This booklet is designed to assist management development tutors, universities and other providers, and mentors in implementing standards-based management development within British further education colleges. Section 1 presents the case for using national standards for management development in further education. Discussed in Section 2 are the…

This issue of a biannual journal on vocational training focuses on national and European Community initiatives for the training of trainers. The 14 articles are as follows: "Training Personnel--The Mainstay of Success" (Helmut Brumhard); "Training of Trainers--An Essential Subject in the Social Dialogue" (Joao Proenca);…