The purpose of this paper is to describe how and where Lesotho citizens have learned about democracy, their civic life and citizenship. The paper draws from a larger PhD study that was conducted in 2013 that focused on how Basotho people understand the concepts of citizenship and democracy with implications for civic education in Lesotho. This…

This article describes the process of teaching English as a second language to members of an underprivileged local community. This initiative was developed as a result of a collaboration between a community center and a university. Three 1st-year TESOL master's candidates volunteered to design and teach curriculum to immigrant community members on…

Hopa Mountain is a nonprofit organization committed to developing citizen leaders in rural and tribal communities in the Northern Rockies. The mission of Hopa Mountain is rooted in the principle that the local people have within themselves the strength and wisdom to bring about community change. This mission was inspired by the broader philosophy…

In 2007, the Workers' Educational Association's (WEA) Yorkshire and Humber region was funded by the Academy for Community Leadership to deliver a programme of active citizenship learning in South Yorkshire. The programme was expected to: equip potential and existing community leaders with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to address…

This study examined community leadership education programs employed in rural communities and organizations of several states to empower both local leaders and residents. In particular, the study investigated the relationships between community leadership education program design and structure (contact hours and content) and six outcome indices of…

Leadership Enhancement for the Active Retired trains retirees for leadership roles by helping them gain motivation, confidence, and awareness of needs. Active retirees learn to focus their energy, time, skills, and interests on community leadership. (SK)

The address, delivered at the 27th All India Adult Education Conference, summarizes demographic data on the rural poor, their economic and social situation, and discusses land reform, technology, employment opportunities, and adult education as ways to eliminate rural poverty. Adult education promotes leadership development and community…

The authors report the results of research aimed at determining who adopts home practices from published information and to what extent these practices are passed on to others. The study helps explain who uses published material from the Extension Service and suggests where limited publication resources might best be used. (Author/JC)

Using their own photos and drawings, 16 South African women evaluated shared leadership and their contributions to community building. Visual media stimulated collaborative inquiry across ethnic, cultural, and political lines, enabling understanding of power relationships and their effect on women's development. (Contains 34 references.) (SK)

In order to design a community college program to train community leaders, 176 local leaders in a middle-class, suburban neighborhood were surveyed. Their characteristics and needs were identified and a program of nine evening seminars was developed. Program development and survey results are presented. (DC)

This paper describes an education project to train religious leaders in Cleveland's inner city to become community advocates and change agents. Includes results of a followup survey of participants indicating how their acquired skills are benefitting the community. (SK)

The development of Black leadership in community education is critical in order to address the problems of Black communities. The key to solving those problems is economic development, and the community education model of self-determination should be applied toward that end. (SK)

A model for training leaders in Hispanic communities must take into account the cultural context: the extended family, patriarchal family structures, history and cultural mores. Although leaders need conceptual, technical, and human relations skills, emphasis on the conceptual area in terms of these cultural factors is most important. (SK)

Research in leadership is of real concern to adult educators though not much has been done by them except for studies by the Extension Service. There is considerable agreement, backed up by research, as to the qualities a leader should have--empathy, considerateness, responsibility, competence, and self-confidence. However, the role of leadership…