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Bird, Viv – 2002
This paper delineates a family literacy symposium in which the five participants discussed their different perspectives which reflected their particular viewpoints and pathways through family literacy in the past 10-20 years. Peter Hannon's contribution concerned the development of family literacy practice and research in England, in which he…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingualism, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices
Bolton, Elizabeth B.; White, Lynn – 1989
Nineteen papers are included in this document: "Potential and Impact: Assessment and Validation in Leadership Development" (Boatman); "Using an Organizational Diagnostic Instrument to Analyze Perceptions of the Virginia Extension Homemakers Council" (Newhouse, Chandler, Tuckwiller); "Image: Who Needs It?" (Hendricks,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advisory Committees, Community Development, Extension Agents
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific. – 1983
The outcome of a study workshop with participants from 11 Asian and Pacific countries, this report is broadly divided into four chapters. The first gives an overview of the philosophical concept and challenges of distance education at the higher education level in the context of this region. The second chapter contains synopses of reports…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Planning
Belanger, Charles H., Ed. – 1983
The university as an open system is addressed in 13 papers and 12 abstracts of papers from the 1983 forum of the European Association for Institutional Research. Topics are as follows: program review, analysis of faculty outcomes and characteristics, manpower planning in Dutch universities, adult education in the United Kingdom, outside funding,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, College Faculty, Comparative Education
Cuyahoga Community Coll., Cleveland, OH. – 1975
For this conference "developmental education" was defined as "any program which assists students in overcoming any deficiencies they may have in their preparation for post-secondary education." This document includes summary reports of panel discussions and the texts of keynote addresses. Panel session topics include: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bibliographies, Compensatory Education, Counseling
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Cooperative Extension Service. – 1983
These proceedings contain the texts of the following four papers presented at a conference on research needs for extension education: "4-H Makes a Difference--Or Does It?" by Gerald Parsons; "Research Needs in the Administration and Supervision of Cooperative Extension," by Patrick Boyle; "Research Needs in Extension…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Benefits
Landers, Keneston, Comp. – 1986
These proceedings contain 58 papers. Selected brief titles are: "Teaching Reading in Advanced English to Adult Chinese Students" (Bao); "Analyzing the Training of Trainers and Adult Educators" (Boshier); "Knowledge Utilization in Social Work Practice" (Baskett); "Adult Education in the U.K." (Bright); "Developing Media Literacy in Adults"…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Educational Policy
Kuhmerker, Lisa, Ed.; And Others – 1980
These conference proceedings of the Association for Moral Education contain papers on the evaluation of moral development and of moral education programs at all levels. In section I, "Evaluating Moral Education Perspectives and Examples," models of moral development that have influenced theory and practice during the past ten years are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Conference Proceedings, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
1976
Along with the expansion of adult education has come an increased awareness of the needs of adults for information on career development and on the role education can play in that development, and for assistance in locating the specific courses or curricula which meet their needs. This report is directed to policy-makers in Federal and state…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Vocational Education, Career Development
Zukas, Miriam, Ed. – 1986
The main theme of the conference was the politics of adult education research. The following papers from the conference are included in this compilation, following the opening address (Nisbet): "Some Tension Points in Adult Education Research" (Bryant and Usher); "Key Issues in Adult Education Research" (Gerver); "Some…
Descriptors: Accountability, Action Research, Adult Education, Comparative Education
National Association of Vocational Education Special Needs Personnel. – 1988
The report by the Employment Preparation Committee of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities examines the impact of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act in light of its consideration for renewal in 1989. A position statement by the Committee urges the adoption of seven principles concerned with (1) setting…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
1982
This monograph contains the proceedings of a conference that provided a forum for those who design, develop, conduct, evaluate, or administer competency-based educational programs for adults regardless of the program setting. Introductory materials include an overview of the conference, an introduction, and a foreward that summarizes the previous…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific. – 1983
Twenty-seven participants from Asian countries shared their country's experiences in population education. There are four major chapters to the report. Chapter one reviews developments, trends, and problems in population education. Examined in the second chapter are the needs, requirements, and action programs for the qualitative improvement of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement
Bhatia, S. C., Ed.; Patil, B. R., Ed. – 1983
These proceedings contain 17 papers presented at a seminar to identify and evaluate research studies conducted in the past with a view to providing guidance and ready reference for those who wish to conduct research in the future. A summary of recommendations appears first. Issues, researchable questions, and suggestions are made in three areas:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, New Delhi (India). – 1971
The Asian Regional Seminar on Polyvalent Adult Education Centers, held during September, 1971 in Bombay, was attended by individuals representing United Nations agencies, Afghanistan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Phillippines, Singapore, South Vietnam, and Thailand. Seminar objectives included…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Comparative Education, Conference Reports