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Caswell, Suzanne S. – Historical Foundations of Adult Education, 1986
Compares a project undertaken in 1732 by William Byrd II to learn about iron mining and smelting to Allen Tough's model of the adult learning project. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Style, Models
Robinson, Chris – 2000
Australia's national vocational education and training (VET) system and nationally funded technical and further education colleges were established in the 1970s. In the 1980s, traineeships complementing traditional apprenticeships and competency-based training were instituted. An industry-led training system was established in the 1990s. Total VET…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Adjustment (to Environment)
Istance, David, Ed.; Schuetze, Hans G., Ed.; Schuller, Tom, Ed. – 2002
This book, consisting of 17 chapters written by different authors, traces the progress that has been made in developing lifelong learning policies over the past 30 years and examines current challenges to lifelong learning policymakers. Focusing on a global agenda, the book is organized in six parts with thematic chapters following an introductory…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Communication (Thought Transfer)
