The process of migration to a new country brings with it a host of challenges, and therefore also learning needs. Some countries have systems in place to facilitate the transition of migrants into society, often including adult education programs. Those programs, however, cannot be effective if blithely designed in ignorance of the…

In Costa Rica, before 2016 the subject of statistics was not included in the national high school tests in Mathematics. As of 2016, the test, consisting of 60 items, includes 9 statistical items. On the other hand, teachers in their lessons usually use traditional expository methods, mediated by the use of a blackboard and printed materials. In…

Discusses the need for, philosophy, and strategies of instructional gerontology and its application to the education of older adults. (SK)

British Columbia Telephone offers an eight-step model applying public relations techniques to industrial adult education programs. (Author)

Discusses how the Yugoslav system of workers' universities differs from others. Its development, curriculum, special fields of instruction, experimentation and organization are examined. (RB)

Article describes the Humanities Curriculum Project as an example of using attractive and stimulating source material for adults as a means to organize successful discussion classes. (GB)

In teaching adult education classes today the need is no longer for a method of teaching but a method of learning. Classroom procedures should center on the adult student rather than revolve around the teacher. (DS)

Discusses methods of teaching illiterate adults and cites the need to develop methodologies and fresh approaches to achieve effectiveness. (GB)

Experience gained for teaching elementary chemistry to adults led to the following working conclusions necessary if such courses are to succeed: a need for student self-admission of ignorance, diagnostic testing and frequent retesting, a willingness by student and instructor to compromise and to digress, the inclusion of ad hoc demonstrations and…

The article describes Iran's attempts to eradicate illiteracy. (MF)

Purpose of this essay is to propose a better method for interrelating knowledge and action so that education is more relevant. The approach is called an Action Seminar. The success of any method will be greater if learners and mentors engage in activities that they consider appropriate and important. (Author)

Describes the adult metric education workshops, instructional materials, and teaching approaches for adults developed by the American College Testing Program in Project Metric to provide the adult consumer with metric skills. Includes an example of objectives from the adult metric kit. (MF)

The aged are generally identified by such criteria as chronological age, economic condition, physical appearance, psychological behavior, mental conditions, and social roles. While the present population of aged is characterized by lower educational and economic levels, it is anticipated that as the number of aged grows, the educational and…

Describes the first Unesco Experimental Literacy Program. (SP)