The result of efforts by the International Institute for Adult Literacy Methods (Iran) to distribute books and scientific information related to adult literacy, this quarterly publication lists books and other printed material in the fields of education and social sciences received by the institute's library from January 1982 through September…

The result of efforts by the International Institute for Adult Literacy Methods (Iran) to distribute books and scientific information related to adult literacy, this quarterly publication lists books and other printed material in the fields of education and social sciences received by the institute's library from October through December 1983.…

The publication contains abstracts and annotated bibliographical references of research projects and programs in adult basic education. The projects and programs cited represent the results of a survey to search out studies that delineate project population, methods, materials, and results. The survey was designed to limit the time period covered…

This bibliography cites 30 books and 53 journal articles on the topic of adult day care, i.e., services for older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. It will be continued in November issue. (EJS)

Presents second part of a bibliography on topic of adult day care, i.e., services to older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. Seventy journal articles are cited. First part appeared in October 1984 issue.…

Noting that adult literacy involves adults who are readers and who are nonreaders, and that it is necessary to deal not only with problems of adult illiteracy, but also to encourage literate adults to read for work and pleasure, this bibliography presents annotations of 32 conference papers and journal articles published between 1989 and 1992…

This paper provides an overview of the meaning of retirement (which is considered to be different for every individual); reviews some of the burgeoning literature on retirement issues; discusses briefly the content and approach in six major retirement planning programs; and presents trends in the field and their implications for the future. A…

This is a report on a pilot project in occupational exploratory training sponsored by Canada Manpower. The project is an attempt to cope with the problems of Manpower clients who are undecided about an occupational goal, and to help prevent the placement of clients in programs unsuited to them. This report provides a background to the project,…

This bibliography contains references to research reports, program descriptions, and educational philosophy expositions concerned with the motivation of adult literacy students. The eighty-two entries are from around the world, and some are in French and Spanish. The literature covers a wide range of topics, including programs for volunteers,…

This ERIC FAST Bib presents annotations concerning four major areas related to workplace literacy: (1) the definition and design of curriculum; (2) trends, issues, and challenges in workplace literacy; (3) model programs and projects; and (4) reference materials for practitioners. Contents include annotations of 45 journal articles, conference…

This bibliography lists training programs and training materials, both print and audiovisual, related to aging irrespective of the source of language used. Materials emanate from Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, the former Soviet Union, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as from several international…

This book contains 90 one-page project abstracts for adult basic education (ABE) in Pennsylvania. Each abstract contains the following information: project director's name, address and telephone number; products produced by the project; descriptors; and purpose, procedures, and summary of findings of the project. Projects are indexed by topics…

This bibliography should be useful to educators, researchers, teachers, personnel managers and placement officers, industrial training supervisors, vocational and rehabilitation counselors, and volunteers engaged in full- or part-time work with the backward and illiterate adult. It should serve librarians in the development of professional and…

This publication presents the abstracts of the 57 National Workplace Literacy Program 1993 projects. Each abstract provides the following information: project title; award number; project director; awardee; address; telephone and fax numbers; funds by fiscal year (federal and nonfederal); award period; federal project officer; objectives;…

Approximately 200 items are listed in this bibliography of materials pertaining to adult literacy in Nigeria, Rhodesia, South Africa, the Sudan, and Tanzania. The listed materials are categorized according to country and deal with a variety of topics, including the following: (1) adult education and adaptation to change in Nigeria; (2) adult…