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Turner, Michael – 1987
The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) was founded in 1912 for the purpose of encouraging and supporting existing educational provision provided by the local authority, university, and other local educational institutions; working to stimulate and promote the interest of the working class in liberal arts studies; and making recommendations to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Change, Educational History, Extension Education
Bright, Larry K.; Simula, Vernon L. – 1984
The College of Education and Human Service Professions of the University of Minnesota, Duluth, has established a Center for the Advancement of Learning Technologies. The Center is committed to the development of interactive learning technologies which can be used effectively in formal and nonformal continuing adult education. Emphasis has been on…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society)
Thier, Herbert; Peterson, Londie – Chapter One, 1988
Describes the Chemical Education for Public Understanding Project (CEPUP) at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, California. Discusses the development, goals, resources, modules, networks, and outreach activities of the project. Emphasizes the need for community outreach programs to help increase awareness of career opportunities in science…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Community Services, Continuing Education
Porter, Kathleen – 1982
The New York State External High School Diploma Program is a competency-based assessment system serving adults who can demonstrate both basic and life skills. It represents an alternative to the General Educational Development (GED) program for busy, working adults--offering flexibility in time, location, and mode of assessment. Developed in the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Education, Continuing Education
Download full textRydstrom, Gunnar, Comp. – 1987
This document reports, in narrative format, the proceedings of a conference in Sweden attended by more than 40 adult educators from around the world to discuss aid to education in developing nations. The report describes the conference's two main objectives: (1) to exchange experiences about financing and supporting adult education in the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs
Embers, Pat; And Others – 1980
Based on the experiences of the University for Man (UFM) in Manhattan, Kansas, this model for rural adult learning presents guidelines for people and organizations to start free community education programs. The manual provides specific steps in beginning, operating, and expanding programs which utilize community leaders and resources, and which…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advisory Committees, Community Education, Community Programs
