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Mehrotra, Chandra M. – Educational Gerontology, 2003
Older adults participate in education to fulfil coping, expressive, contributive, influence, and transcendence needs. Learning can promote sustained mental functioning and increase self-efficacy and social support. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Ability, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Sheppeck, Michael A.; Cohen, Stephen L. – Training and Development Journal, 1985
Various types of human resource accounting systems are described and analyzed: asset models, expense models, the utility formula, cost/benefit analysis, and a comprehensive program design. Steps in this last design (e.g., review all jobs in the organization, analyze training needs for targeted jobs, determine training programs that have the…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Needs, Job Performance, Models

Jarrett, James L. – Journal of Teacher Education, 1979
The practical needs of preservice teachers are considered from the perspective of their needs within the larger framework of professional, societal, and personal education. (LH)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Theories, History, Philosophy
Inderlied, S. D.; Bates, D. L. – Personnel Journal, 1980
Discusses a three-step model for diagnosing supervisory training needs. Major steps included in the model are (1) data collection (divided into two phases), (2) diagnosis, and (3) separating the problems. (LRA)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Needs, Educational Planning, Information Needs

Slater, G. R. L. – Higher Education Research and Development, 1991
An approach to college faculty development based on the perceived needs of the faculty is recommended over the traditional faculty development approach for its capacity to accommodate varied needs and changing circumstances. A concerns-based program model in place at Massey University (New Zealand) is offered as illustration. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Faculty Development
Koch, William H.; Sancier, Betty – 1985
This paper proposes an andragogical, adult education, or "learner-friendly" model as an appropriate basis for a program of continuing professional education, specifically for school social workers. It discusses the various factors that must be taken into account in the design, construction, and execution of such a program. The following factors…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Independent Study, Models, Professional Continuing Education

Ezell, Annette; Packard, John S. – Journal of Professional Nursing, 1985
The two existing types of academic nursing administrator preparation programs are described and discussed. A third type emphasizing deliberative decision-making is proposed and outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Deans, Decision Making, Department Heads

Tight, Malcolm – Higher Education Management, 1994
The nature and organization of continuing education within the higher education systems of Canada, Finland, and the United Kingdom are examined and compared. Although there are considerable differences between the systems, there is also significant variation within them. Little stability is seen, and change is foreseen as pressures increase.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Comparative Education, Continuing Education
Blakers, C. – Youth Studies Bulletin, 1985
This article discusses the close links that have traditionally existed between schooling, occupation, and place in society. It argues that community expectations of schooling assume this close relationship as a primary purpose of schooling. Questions are raised about the purposes of schooling and whether its design is adequate to meet changing…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Educational Quality

Marin, Glenn H. – Illinois School Research and Development, 1980
Looking at the emotional and academic needs of the chronically disruptive student, the author proposes a temporary alternative class, emphasizing self-esteem development and individualized instruction, as the best programmatic solution. (SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Behavior Problems, Discipline Problems, Educational Needs
One Voice, the Canadian Seniors Network, Inc., Ottawa (Ontario). – 1991
A national strategy to provide literacy education for all older Canadians who need it is described in this document. Developed in response to a 1989 survey finding that 64 percent of Canadians aged 55-69 experience some degree of trouble with everyday reading material, the strategy includes a rationale, objectives, and a 3-year start-up plan to…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Educational Needs, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries

Alberts, Bruce M. – Academic Medicine, 1994
This article proposes that more leadership is needed in the scientific community to combat inertia in research and education and for progress in higher education and scientific research to occur. This means using new techniques, designing funding mechanisms that promote more adventuresome research, and supporting the independence of creative young…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Creativity, Curriculum Design, Educational Change
Clayton, Graham – 1990
This paper underscores the need for entrepreneurship education in Canada's community colleges and presents a description of Confederation College's (CC's) entrepreneurial curriculum. A history of the growth of entrepreneurial businesses in Canada is followed by a discussion of the need for entrepreneurial education at the community college level.…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Business Education, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship
Karim, Gordon – 1997
Evaluations of national prevention programs have found that they are not successful in reducing or preventing drug abuse. Local context must drive the design and development of prevention programs. Context is essential for success, and stereotypes concerning rural areas should be avoided. Local prevention efforts ought to be driven by sound…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Context Effect, Cultural Context, Educational Needs

Young, Dennis R. – Journal of Public Affairs Education, 1999
Chronicles the evolution of management education for the nonprofit sector from the early 1980s, and discusses program design. No one dominant model has emerged, but four scenarios for future development of the field are explored: integration with business administration; integration with public administration; development of a separate field of…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Business Administration Education, Educational History, Educational Needs