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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
Download full textPennsylvania 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
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
Northern Illinois Univ., DeKalb. Office of Education Research. – 1981
These proceedings contain 40 presentation papers, four alternate papers, and seven symposia from the Twenty-Second Adult Education Research Conference. The 44 papers report on research, research problems, and research possibilities, including comparison of student performance in two curricular approaches, trust in small groups, overcoming…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Conter, Robert V., Ed.; Porcelli, Winifred A., Ed. – 1983
These proceedings contain the texts of nine presentations delivered at a conference on removing barriers to the adult learner through marketing, management, and programing. Included in the volume are the following papers: "Faculty Perceptions of Adult Learners, Off-Campus Credit Programs, and Teaching Strategies," by Diane…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs
Warren, Catharine E., Ed. – 1988
The following are among the 55 papers in this volume: "Implications of Person-Environment Congruence in Adult Learning Environments" (Agee); "Reliability and Validity of the Alternate Form of the Education Participation Scale" (Boshier); "Research and Developments in the Neurosciences" (Boucouvalas); "Professional Writing Activity among Professors…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
McLellan, James L., Ed.; Taylor, William H., Ed. – 1988
Among the 61 papers in this volume (some in French) are the following: "Problems and Pitfalls in a Naturalistic Inquiry into the Relationship between Environmental Remembrance and Life Satisfaction among the Elderly" (Barrick); "Educating the Adult Educator" (Baskett); "Socio-Psychological Factors in Electronic…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Flannery, Daniele, Ed. – 1993
Among the papers included are the following: "Exploring Literacy through Theater" (Andruske); "Heuristic Research" (Beckstrom); "Self-Direction in Adult Undergraduates" (Blowers); "Commodification of Adult Education" (Briton, Plumb); "Collective Group Learning" (Brooks); "Psychosocial Development of Women" (Caffarella, Barnett); "Writing Wrongs"…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning
