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Closson, Rosemary B.; Kaye, Sylvia B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2012
The Baha'i Faith, which was founded in 1863, holds as its purpose the awakening of humanity to invisible possibilities, providing humankind with conscious direction and hope vis-a-vis the challenges and perplexities of time (Rosen, 2010). The Baha'i writings explain that spiritual forces are the foundation of reality and that the Word of God is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religion, Tutors, International Education
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Ward, Kevin – Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, 1984
This article focuses on adult education and unemployment in Britain and on specific projects at Leeds University and at Wayne State University in Detroit. It discusses different approaches used by these projects, other initiatives, and factors for success (interagency cooperation, outreach work, flexibility, no cost to students). (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Agency Cooperation, Cable Television
Cross, John; Della, Jennie – 2002
This document profiles selected people, programs, and ideas highlighted by Australia's Adult Learners Week 2001 and begins with these papers: "Adult Learners Week: A National Celebration" (Ned Dennis); "A Message from the Adult Learners Week Patron" (Peter Hollingworth); "A Message of Support from the Prime Minister of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Administrator Attitudes, Adult Education, Adult Educators