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Straka, Gerald A., Ed. – 2000
This book consists of 15 papers addressing issues and conceptions of self-directed learning. The following are included: "Self-Directed Learning as a Political Idea" (Stephen D. Brookfield); "Social Influences on Individual Commitment to Self-Directed Learning at Work" (Alan J. Brown); "Goals of Self-Learning" (Rosemary S. Caffarella); "From…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Adults, Developed Nations
Straka, Gerald A., Ed. – 1997
Following an Introduction by editor Gerald A. Straka that posits various definitions of self-directed learning and discusses the views of the various authors in the text, this book consists of nine papers addressing issues and conceptions of self-directed learning in Europe. The following are included: "Self-Directed Learning in Continuing…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Adults, Developed Nations
2000
Three presentations are provided from Symposium 13, Knowledge and Intellectual Capital, of the Academy of Human Resource Development (HRD) 2000 Conference proceedings. "Human Capital Measurement" (Joanne Provo) begins with a literature review that provides a context for understanding how investments in human capital add value to the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness
Evans, Norman, Ed. – 2000
This comprehensive study explores the chronological and geographical expansion of the assessment of adult and experiential learning--known as AP(E)L--around the world. The authors describe and compare initiatives in their own countries and their effectiveness at the levels of government, educational institutions, and employment. They highlight…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Employment Potential
Giere, Ursula, Ed.; Imel, Susan, Ed. – 2000
This publication contains the story of how the idea for a network conceived through CONFINTEA V became a [virtual] reality in ALADIN, the Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network. Part I contains 15 papers delivered as a part of the CONFINTEA workshop, "Global Community of Adult Learning through Information and Documentation:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Jarvis, Peter, Ed. – 2001
This book's 18 chapters provide a multi-disciplinary analysis of lifelong learning and the learning society by doing the following: (1) examining the way that these phenomena have emerged; (2) analyzing the concepts; (3) discussing ways in which the learning society functions; (4) assessing the implications of the learning society for other…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Learning, Citizenship Education, Delivery Systems
Linkoping Univ. (Sweden). Dept. of Education and Psychology. – 1992
This yearbook contains papers that provide the reader with a general idea of the aspects and issues that interest Nordic researchers today and how they approach these problems. To provide a more uniform picture of the status of adult education in the different Nordic countries, four brief general surveys begin the book: "Adult Education…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Vocational Education, Developed Nations
2001
This symposium on the adult learner consists of three presentations. "Bridging the Gap Between Adult Education and Educational Psychology: Some Important Findings" (Bryan W. Smith) is a report upon a micro-analysis of a case of adults entering tertiary study for the first time and their mental life concerning their own self performance,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Attribution Theory
Barer-Stein, Thelma, Ed.; Draper, James A., Ed. – 1993
This book synthesizes both the theoretical and practical perspectives of experienced practitioners of the craft of adult education. The book contains 14 chapters. "The New World of Continuing Education" (Alan Thomas) clarifies common terms in historical context. "We Have with Us Yesterday: Teaching Lessons from the Past" (Michael Welton) presents…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Comparative Analysis
Field, John, Ed. – 2002
This collection of 19 essays shares the lessons of a wealth of experience and challenges professionals to open up adult learning to a variety of international perspectives. The first essay, "Building a European Dimension: A Realistic Response to Globalization?" (John Field), is an introduction to the essays. The six essays in Section I,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Continuing Education, Curriculum Development
Intergenerational Programmes: Public Policy and Research Implications--An International Perspective.
Hatton-Yeo, Alan, Ed.; Ohsako, Toshio, Ed. – 2000
This document consists of 12 papers that, together, summarize the key issues underpinning future research and policy development related to intergenerational programs (IPs). "Introduction" (Alan Hatton-Yeo) discusses the project out of which the papers developed. "A General Assessment of IP Initiatives in the Countries…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
2000
This document contains eight papers from the international issues section of an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The following papers are included: "The Impact of Globalisation and the Changing Nature of Work on Vocational Education and Training" (Chris…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Learning, Comparative Analysis, Corporate Education
Thompson, Jane, Ed.; Shaw, Mae, Ed.; Bane, Liam, Ed. – 2000
This document contains 11 papers about the potential for progressive educational practice in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. "Editorial" (Mae Shaw, Jane Thompson, Liam Bane) discusses the tradition of common purpose in education and the need to tackle social exclusion, educate for active citizenship, and promote lifelong learning and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students