According to globalisation theories, the importance of international organisations such as UNESCO and EU regarding processes of policy-making is increasing and it is no longer the nation state alone that is regulating policy. Focusing on equity and social justice as central topics of the global discourse, the article raises the question of how…

The author discusses the four assumptions of andragogy as stated by Knowles and gives implications these have for teaching adults to be microcomputer literate. (CH)

The paper examines the argument that the contradictions of performativity provide the context in which new forms of professionalism can develop. English further education is used to explore these questions. The paper addresses four issues. It seeks to locate the discussion within the period immediately following the incorporation of colleges of…

Describes two types of adult educators, the traditional liberal adult educator and the adult vocational trainer. Discusses the need for cooperation between the two types. (CH)

Highlights some of the benefits of collaboration between vocational education and the military. Presents requirements for successful collaboration. (CH)

Reports that adult education through participatory action-research has provided the framework for experiments carried out by groups associated with the International Co-operative University. Traces the background of the development of this method in Latin America and its principal characteristics. (CH)

The author provides a brief introduction to philosophy, including areas of study within this discipline and various schools of thought. He comments on the usefulness of philosophy to teachers of agriculture. (CH)

Summarizes the situation in Greece regarding legislation and government support for adult education. (SR)

Consists of four articles on the funding of adult education in Finland, with special emphasis on adult vocational education. Describes the various organizations that provide adult education in Finland and discusses their funding sources for 1987. Includes a statement on the financing of vocational adult education by the Finnish government. (CH)

Argues that there is discernable intellectual content to the religious cultural tradition that is dependent on application of human reason to propositions of received theology, philosophy, and empirical research. Discusses this process in terms of (1) ordination candidates, (2) lay churchgoers, and (3) lay nonchurchgoers. (CH)

Consists of six articles reporting on workshops and panel discussions of literacy from a Hispanic perspective. The discussions took place at a forum on "Literacy: The First Chapter of the American Dream." (CH)

Analyzes the concept of self-directed learning, focusing on the facilitation of self-directed learning in the noninstitutional setting. Clarifies self-directed learning and follows with an outline and discussion of the ability of distance education to facilitate such learning. (CH)

The author details ways in which the vocational, technical, and adult education system can keep up with the aging of the student population. She states that data must be gathered and new training policies developed if vocational education is to address the needs of its older students. Wisconsin's work on this project is described. (Author/CH)

The author outlines the provisions being made to educate adults in China since the Cultural Revolution. (Author/CH)

The authors discuss stress and the trade and industrial teacher and provide suggestions for a stress management program. They include a list of suggested resources. Reaction statements by Edward F. Iwanick and Paula E. Lester follow. (CH)