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Tough, Allen – Lifelong Learning, 1987
The author discusses six possible future events that will affect society. He presents five imperatives for adult educators: (1) regain a sense of mission, (2) broaden curriculum and programs, (3) help the helpers, (4) conduct research, and (5) be a learner. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
Peer reviewedThompson, Melody M. – PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning, 1992
Adult learner participation in program planning is accepted more in theory than in practice. Resistance to change and contextual constraints inhibit its implementation. Strategies addressing these two obstacles can encourage participation in situations where it meets learners' educational needs. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Students, Program Development
Wharton, George F., III – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1979
To benefit adult basic education (ABE) teachers, national, state, and regional efforts need to be made for systematic dissemination of 309 (Adult Education Act) Projects' innovative teaching strategies. ABE teacher training programs need to be established at colleges and universities and state certification requirements need to be revised.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Students, Educational Innovation
Download full textWeisel, Laura Peltz – 1980
This paper attempts to provide information in response to the needs of educators of adults with learning problems. For the adult education teacher, information is offered on the nature of learning, information processing, problems that can be diagnosed, and strategies suitable for adults with learning problems. For the administrator, focus is…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Educational Diagnosis
Rand, Margaret – 1976
Intended for planners of adult education curriculums, this literature review explains the concepts involved in designing an adult education program, provides information about the roles of the people involved in the adult education process, cites some program planning models, and applies the program planning principles to an Adult Basic Education…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators
American Univ., Washington, DC. Adult Learning Potential Inst. – 1980
This document on inservice training and staff development is one in a series of four developed to provide a comprehensive overview of the scope of training practices relating to adult learning. Directed toward educators designing and conducting training programs and toward trainers of trainers, these contributions by adult educators and…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Malone, Susan E.; Arnove, Robert F. – 1998
This booklet, which is intended for individuals engaged in educational planning and administration, senior government officials, and policymakers in developing and developed countries alike, provides guidance regarding planning, implementing, and administering learner-centered adult literacy programs. Chapter 1 examines the following topics…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
