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Willmott, Ross – Adults Learning, 2010
In this paper, the author shares his perspective on the future of lifelong learning by looking back to the vision of the pioneers of adult learning, and picking out four messages that are relevant as people face their own, distinct, challenges. The author stresses the need to seize the opportunity to reinvigorate the original vision of adult…
Descriptors: Educational History, Lifelong Learning, Adult Learning, Foreign Countries
Olgren, Christine – American Journal of Distance Education, 2008
This article presents an interview with Chere Campbell Gibson, a professor emerita in the School of Human Ecology and graduate program in Continuing and Vocational Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Gibson shares her years of experience in distance education, discusses her book titled "Distance Learners in Higher Education:…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Interviews, Program Development, Educational History
Eichman, Lois – Wisconsin Vocational Educator, 1983
Presents arguments supporting education's role in career mobility and outlines a process for developing a career mobility plan. (SK)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, Occupational Mobility
Huuhka, Kosti – Adult Education in Finland, 1981
Summarizes the gradual progress and present situation of the development planning of adult education programs in Finland. Discusses the principle of lifelong education, the organizing efforts for adult education programs, and the impact of this development planning. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Lifelong Learning, National Programs, Program Design

Schilt, Charlotte S. – English Journal, 1980
Considers the challenges, opportunities, and advantages of teaching in a lifelong learning program. (JT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, English Instruction, Lifelong Learning, Postsecondary Education

Price, David W. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1990
The Cooperative Extension Service has a long history of providing community-based lifelong education. Current trends affecting extension programming include new telecommunications technologies, necessity for accountability, and demographic shifts. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Extension Education, Lifelong Learning

Field, John – Studies in the Education of Adults, 1996
A review of the European Union's adult continuing education (ACE) and training policies concludes that most national systems of ACE are already multifaceted and flexible; the European Union's policy focus on economic growth and competitiveness intensifies environmental degradation and economic inequities; and European Union financial support may…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Continuing Education, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries

Smith, Keith L.; Denton, Guy – Educational Considerations, 1987
The authors discuss the provision of adult education through extension programs. Topics covered include a history of and the current situation relevant to extension education, criticisms and suggestions for improvement, and the likely future role of the Cooperative Extension Service. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Change, Extension Education, Futures (of Society)
Kennedy, Germaine – Australian Journal of Adult and Community Education, 1992
Instructional design for older adult programs must emphasize relevance to personal goals, account for learning style differences, minimize time requirements, avoid stressful evaluation techniques, include practice and participation, have appropriately paced sequence, and involve a comfortable, well-lit environment. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Cognitive Processes, Instructional Design
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
Stern, Milton R. – Continuum, 1981
From the standpoint that the humanities represent a second change for adult students, the author addresses the issues of noncredit nondegree programs, the organization and funding of continuing education, and the promotion of humanities courses. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Continuing Education, Course Descriptions, Humanities
Grantham, Marilyn H.; Groth, Jon N. – 1986
The need for and use of internal consultants by many organizations and institutions is growing because of the rapid pace of environmental and technological change and the growth in the quantity of knowledge. Although much has been written about consulting roles, competencies and skills needed by consultants, and the use of consultants in various…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Consultants, Educational Planning, Instructional Development
Hensgen, Caroleen – 1980
To teach a student to live his life is to give that student unlimited opportunities to be responsible for his actions, the ruminations of his mind, and the consequent actions that flow from his thinking. The only way to meet each individual child's needs is through a program geared to the student as a unique individual. The Individual Educational…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction
Walker, Ian – Adult Education (London), 1980
The last two decades of this century will see an enormous increase in the proportion of elderly people in the population. The author here states the case for a much more intensive effort by adult educators to cater to the needs of people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Aging (Individuals), Futures (of Society), Lifelong Learning
Shallow, William – Education Canada, 1979
The author finds that Canadian progress toward lifelong learning and adult literacy has not been satisfactory, mainly due to the fragmentation inherent in provincial systems of education and to the lack of federal leadership. (SJL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Differences, Educational Needs