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O'Callaghan, Phyllis – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2011
The road to a new degree program is rarely smooth. The author describes the lengthy and bumpy path to the successful creation of and approval for the first nontraditional doctorate offered at Georgetown University, the Doctor of Liberal Studies Degree (DLS). The new Doctor in Liberal Studies (DLS) required applicants to have a master's degree or…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Program Development, Nontraditional Education, Doctoral Programs

Tugbiyele, E. A. – Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1973
Author states a philosophy of education describing the significance of adult education at all levels in the development of a nation. (GB)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy
Eklund, Lowell – Adult Leadership, 1976
Adult educators, providing necessary lifelong, comprehensive education, face the major imperative of solving the problem of racism. Numerous other imperatives concerning program design and content must be fulfilled in effectively meeting adult learners' needs. Guidance from the principles expressed in a proposed adult educator's Hippocratic Oath…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Ricard, Virginia B. – 1982
Many degree programs for adults include a self-directed learning component to offer learners the opportunity to use mature skills in a flexible learning environment. Problems with making the self-directed component work may be the learning setting, learner attitudes, and fears of both skilled and less skilled adult learners. Some learner fears are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Heald, James; Niemi, John A. – Thresholds in Secondary Education, 1976
Lifelong learning is discussed in terms of its meaning, similar educational concepts, slow acceptance on the part of society and educational institutions, and practical limitations (facilities, financial support, and quality of instruction) to its development. (LH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Economic Factors
Imel, Susan – 1982
This fact sheet offers guidelines to consider when developing educational programs for adults. Characteristics of adults which affect learning are discussed under the following headings: adult life cycle; time orientation geared toward immediacy; broad base of experience; independent self-concept; and social roles. The importance of allowing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adult Students
Erickson, Donald L., Ed.; Nichols, Martha M., Ed. – 1970
The 1970 seminar of the Mountain States Regional Medical Program, Wyoming Division, focused on the development of continuing education programs for health workers in Wyoming, a sparsely populated State. Specific seminar objectives were to: stimulate interdisciplinary planning for continuing education, develop continuing education planning groups…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Educational Planning
Apps, Jerold W. – 1972
Ways in which a church can plan and carry out an adult education program are discussed in this book. Chapters deal with: (1) the church and adult education; (2) problems in developing church adult education programs--confused priorities, avoidance of controversy, dependency, communication problems, lack of meaningful study, and inadequate…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Adults
Wass, Hannelore; Olejnik, Stephen F. – 1983
The research literature on aging was reviewed to determine findings with direct implications for educational programs for older persons and findings with no direct application but that raise further research questions. The focus was on cognition and learning in later life, predominantly on work published during the past two decades in major…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Age Differences
Mavor, Anne S.; And Others – 1976
Part two of the final report on the adult independent learning program focuses on the following: (1) discussion of the 11 data collection categories developed to meet the information needs of specific groups--advisors working with adult learners, planners monitoring service performance, library policy decision makers responsible for determining…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Independent Study
Brookfield, Steve – Adult Education (London), 1979
Discusses a program in which adult groups (that meet regularly for educative discussion in settings other than educational institutions) can be given support through an academic department's provision of resource materials. Provides an example of support provided to the National Housewives Register, a group which discusses issues and social…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Discussion Groups
Bell, Chip; Putman, Tony – Training and Development Journal, 1979
To design a learner-centered training process, the author emphasizes focusing on the creative artistry of people and the logic of human beings. Lists sixteen key skills designers should obtain to design and develop training programs. (CSS)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Guidelines
Bailey, Charles; Rentz, William D. – 1989
As part of an effort to combat the persistent problem of adult illiteracy, the Center for Advancing Technology was initiated at Piedmont Community College (PCC) in North Carolina and charged with the design of an effective model of rural, adult education for use throughout the state. The first step in the development of the center's literacy…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Community Colleges
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of Adult Learning Services. – 1984
Each year one week is designated by the Governor of New York as Adult Learning Week because of the growing importance of adult education to society and the economy of New York State. The major purpose of Adult Learning Week is to promote greater public awareness of the availability and variety of learning opportunities for adults. In practical…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Warren, Virginia B., Ed. – 1968
Public school adult educators, training directors in business and industry, and other group leaders in civic and professional organizations assembled this collection of techniques used by teachers and adults. Among topics discussed are planning an adult education course, grouping adult students, applying creativity to teaching, and preventing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Classroom Environment