Adult learners have unique educational needs that require attention from Higher Education Institutions, facilitators and industry. While several theories and policies have been developed to address the bourgeoning educational challenges confronting adult learners in Higher Education Institutions, not much has been achieved in the wake of growing…

The article analyzes the results of a study in which the objective was to assess the process of school principals' training in Cuba. Data collection was done through the revision of existing documents and administering of questionnaires to subjects involved in the training process. Universities and provincial and municipal departments of education…

In this paper, we describe our experience with the creation and utilization of online assignments for several calculus classes at Simon Fraser University (SFU). We present our findings regarding available software by considering the needs and perspectives of the instructors, students, and administrators. We provide a list of questions that guide…

This qualitative study via an action research design explored adjunct faculty pedagogical perceptions at Butler County Community College (BC3) in Butler, Pennsylvania. Based on a preliminary study by the researcher, adjunct survey data was analyzed to determine if there was a need for pedagogy training and, if so, what adjuncts believed that…

The aim of the present study is to explore the views of migrant and non migrant students living in Greece on cultural diversity in the classroom. It focuses on students of both the dominant (i.e. Greek) and nondominant (i.e. migrant) groups and investigates their views in comparison to one another. Data were collected in the context of a pilot…

Over the past three decades, researchers have studied doctoral research training programs using large scale surveys making visible trends in numbers of and kinds of research courses required, or using focused qualitative methods to gain rich, textured accounts of graduate school experiences. Both kinds of studies fail to capture the local,…

The focus of this article is on adult literacy in adult basic education (ABE) programs with special emphasis on English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The article intends to highlight several relevant points in ABE ESL literacy instruction. It focuses on (a) the nature of adult learning, (b) the structure of ABE programs, (c) who the…

Maintains that present high school chemistry courses cause students to lose their enthusiasm for science because emphasis is on mastery of the principles of chemistry rather than on forming positive attitudes. Recommends that content be relevant, and suggests format for such an approach. (PR)

The present trend is for more instruction of health professionals to be given in college classrooms and less in the clinical facility. To facilitate this transition a core curriculum is proposed which can be challenged by examination, independent study modules, and competency based design. (Author)

This book was written to help educators plan and conduct an assessment of students' educational needs. Chapters regarding information on planning, implementing, analyzing and reporting the results, and making decisions based on the results are included. Political implications for both education and community groups are discussed. Practical,…

Article focused on the renewed interest in outdoor skill and experience programs that has surged among secondary schools over the last five years. (Author/RK)

A study was conducted at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), in Traverse City, to evaluate the variables affecting the feasibility of distance education to meet the educational needs of the college's geographically isolated community. Data sources included a literature review and student, faculty/staff, and community opinion surveys conducted by…

Four surveys of attitudes toward vocational education were conducted in three school districts in Nevada in 1988 to derive information for use in strengthening vocational education programs. The surveys were completed by 331 parents, 1,454 students, 154 vocational teachers, and 29 administrators. More than 85 percent of students and a smaller…

Open entry/open exit refers to formats and procedures which allow learners to enter a program whenever they are ready and available, and allows them to leave or complete programs when competencies for job entry are attained. This study sought to provide base data on the concept of open entry/open exit by surveying involved individuals and to…