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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Hamburg (Germany). Inst. for Education. – 1992
This report of the 40th anniversary meeting of the Unesco Institute for Education (UIE) discusses the Institute's program which has consistently reflected a concern with education as a lifelong phenomenon. Current priorities are the promotion of literacy and adult basic education, the extension of educational opportunities to children and young…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational History, Educational Objectives
Schwebel, Milton; And Others – Prospects, 1990
Describes the social role of cognitive growth throughout the lifetime. Includes mediation, self-regulation, metacognition, the zone of proximal development, and critical and creative thinking. Discusses resources, methodology, and goals of education in a democratic society. Emphasizes the value of independent, self-monitoring individuals who…
Descriptors: Aging Education, Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Educational Methods
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Soren, Barbara J. – 1992
Schools, museums, and performing arts organizations each have roles to play in educating the public and enhancing awareness and understanding of the arts, science and culture. Moreover, these organizations have developed a symbiotic relationship, needing each other to help fulfill their mutual goals. School visits to museums used to enrich many…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Centers
Filippov, Fridrikh Rafailovich – Soviet Education, 1990
Identifies links in Soviet continuous education from preschool to postsecondary study, and their objectives. Discusses lifelong learning as a means of keeping pace with socioeconomic and technological developments. Advocates democratic and humanistic reforms in the Soviet educational system in response to the political changes of perestroika. (CH)
Descriptors: Democratic Values, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Miller, Melvin E., Ed.; Cook-Greuter, Susanne R., Ed. – 2000
This book contains 11 papers on creativity, spirituality, and transcendence as paths to integrity and wisdom in the mature self. The book begins with the paper "Introduction--Creativity in Adulthood: Personal Maturity and Openness to Extraordinary Sources of Inspiration" (Susanne R. Cook-Greuter, Melvin E. Miller). The next four papers,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning
Schuetze, Hans G., Ed.; Slowey, Maria, Ed. – 2000
This book contains 11 papers on higher education and lifelong learners. The following papers are included: "Traditions and New Directions in Higher Education: A Comparative Perspective on Non-Traditional Students and Lifelong Learners" (Hans G. Schuetze, Maria Slowey); "Austria: The Enduring Myth of the Full-Time Student: An…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Change Strategies, Colleges