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Luebke, Paul T., Ed. – 1964
This volume is the report of the proceedings of a seminar on adult education held in Tehran, Iran. The twelve papers included discuss such topics as adult literacy programs in Iran, literacy in Turkey, adult literacy problems and programs of Pakistan, the purpose of literacy training, defining literacy, planning literacy training programs,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Reading Programs
ASPBAE Courier Service, 1982
This issue contains those materials from a seminar on "Campaigning for Literacy" held at Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, on January 4-11, 1982, that concentrate on Asian experience. The "Udaipur Literacy Declaration," presented first, is followed by extracts from the opening addresses and a review of the report, "Campaigning…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Developing Nations
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific. – 1981
This monograph, one of four in a series, contains material on a particular aspect of literacy training. Developed from reports, papers, and case studies from the Regional Literacy Workshop (November 29-December 20, 1979) held in Udaipur, India, the monographs are suggested for use in training programs for literacy personnel as background…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Curriculum Development
Olson, Jean T., Ed. – 1985
Materials from a conference on computer use in adult literacy programs are provided. Introductory materials include a history of the conference and the agenda. A summary of the keynote address, "Impact of New Information Technologies on Literacy" (Linda Roberts), is followed by a brief overview of the conference opening. Descriptions are provided…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
1973
Proceedings presented are from a specialized seminar on adult education held in conjunction with the 22nd Assembly of the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP). Statements from three countries are presented relating the seminar theme, "Devising Strategies for the Effective Education of Adults in the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Principal Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. – 1999
This document summarizes the research papers and panel discussions submitted or presented for a conference on planning and management of literacy and continuing education. The conference participants shared findings and important features in the planning and management of literacy and continuing education among participating countries, imparted…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Continuing Education
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park. Inst. for the Study of Adult Literacy. – 1988
This document provides advance information on the symposia, workshops, and presentations of a conference the purpose of which was to teach about new techniques and methodologies for applying technology as a solution to adult illiteracy. Brief summaries are provided of the content of the symposia, workshops, and presentations. Representative topics…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Reading Programs
DeSanctis, Vincent, Comp. – 1979
Four speeches delivered at the Research in Adult Basic Education Conference are presented. The first paper, by Larry Martin, describes his preliminary investigation into psychosocial characteristics of adult basic education and adult secondary education participants. The second paper, An Alternative Program for Attaining Adult Literacy, by Gordon…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). International Inst. for Educational Planning. – 1989
Research conducted in Kenya had two purposes: to describe the literacy program and literacy learners and to determine the literacy skill levels of participants and to what use they are putting those skills. Researchers collected data from 5 districts in Kenya, including information about the characteristics and functioning of the literacy centers,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Developing Nations
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). International Inst. for Educational Planning. – 1990
Research conducted in Tanzania had two purposes: to describe the literacy program and literacy learners and to determine the literacy skill levels of participants and to what use they are putting those skills. Researchers spent a month in each of four villages gaining information about the socioeconomic system, communication, development, the role…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Developing Nations
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
British Columbia Univ., Vancouver. Centre for Continuing Education. – 1986
Thirty leaders from six Canadian social movements were invited to participate in an invitational seminar that was designed to explore strategies for building stronger collaboration among social movements in the Canadian community. This collection contains the following papers from that seminar: "Building the Social Movement: An…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Alamprese, Judy; Koloski, Judy – 1992
This report summarizes the findings of a workshop convened to examine the implications of the "direct and equitable access" provision of the National Literacy Act (1991). For its successful implementation, this provision requires a willingness by state adult education offices, national and state literacy organizations, and other…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Meenan, Avis L., Comp.; Burns, Patricia E., Comp. – 1987
These proceedings contain the summaries of 60 presentations. Among those included are: "Desk Top Publishing & Experiential Literacy Material" (Arnold); "A Description of the U.S. Experience in Providing Vocational Skills to Individuals with Low Literacy Skills" (Barbee); "Audio-Disk Technology" (Bixler, MacClay); "Technology for Teachers: A Group…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Healy, Patrick, Ed. – 1982
This report of the Paris conference of the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) consists of edited versions of all the written reports of the various sessions of the conference, together with a general introduction and other supporting material. The eight chapters of the report contain 31 speeches, policy group working reports,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
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