THE AUTHOR PROPOSES THAT--(1) AN ADULT EDUCATION CURRICULUM SHOULD BE BASED ON SPECIFIC NEEDS, INTERESTS, ABILITIES, AND GOALS, (2) SPECIFICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM MATERIALS TO BE USED SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED BY THE PROJECT STAFF, AND (3) THERE IS LITTLE OR NO COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MATERIAL THAT WILL MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA. GUIDELINES BY WHICH…

This final report describes the review and evaluation of 10 years of Pennsylvania's 310 special projects in the areas of program promotion, program linkages, and staff development. Three major selection criteria were effectiveness, innovative qualities, and adoptability. Of some 97 projects reviewed, 21 were deemed exemplary. A reader survey of…

A group report to an International Council for Adult Education workshop in New Delhi offers broad guidelines to assist national or individual organizations prepare manuals for adult educators; guidelines are offered in the areas of scope and objectives, functionaries, language, problem-identification, assessment and evaluation, follow-up,…

AN OBSERVATION TEAM OF SPECIALISTS VISITED SITES OF 35 SEPARATE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MANY STATES. INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED WITH ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND ILLITERATES. MATERIALS WERE EXAMINED, CLASSROOM INTERACTIONS WERE OBSERVED, OBSERVATIONS WERE MADE OF TEACHER AND STUDENT BEHAVIOR, AND ANALYSES WERE MADE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS…

Offers the New Jersey State Adult Basic Education Program as a model for other states. Article gives a thorough outline of the New Jersey program. (GB)

THE 1966 TRAINING INSTITUTE ON ADULT EDUCATION AT SEOUL ATTRACTED 37 DELEGATES FROM 19 COUNTRIES PLUS 30 OBSERVERS FROM KOREA. THE AIMS OF THE INSTITUTE WERE--(1) TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR NATIONAL TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEMBERS, (2) TO PREPARE A HANDBOOK TO AID TEACHERS' ASSOCIATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, (3) TO…

This monograph, one of four in a series, contains material on a particular aspect of literacy training. Developed from reports, papers, and case studies from the Regional Literacy Workshop (November 29-December 20, 1979) held in Udaipur, India, the monographs are suggested for use in training programs for literacy personnel as background…

The author discusses a possible framework for the development of continuing education through the production of learning materials at the local level, developing models, and the leadership role of the Open University in continuing education. (Author/BP)

This monograph, one of four in a series, contains material on a particular aspect of literacy training. Developed from reports, papers, and case studies from the Regional Literacy Workshop (November 29-December 20, 1979) held in Udaipur, India, the monographs are suggested for use in training programs for literacy personnel as background…

This monograph, one of four in a series, contains material on a particular aspect of literacy training. Developed from reports, papers, and case studies from the Regional Literacy Workshop (November 29-December 20, 1979) held in Udaipur, India, the monographs are suggested for use in training programs for literacy personnel as background…

In 1966, Congress approved the first adult education act, and the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system was established. Monies to support adult education research and delivery systems became available at the same time as a mechanism was put in place to collect and disseminate results of these activities. The Adult Education Act…

The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Adult Literacy Project is described in terms of the radio and television programs, supplemental workbooks, telephone services, and tutor training programs it is developing. The basic aim of the project is to encourage adult illiterates to seek individualized help. (LH)

This monograph, one of four in a series, contains materials on a particular aspect of literacy training. Developed from reports, papers, and case studies from the Regional Literacy Workshop (November 29-December 20, 1979) held in Udaipur, India, the monographs are suggested for use in training programs for literacy personnel as background…

The intent of the Nevada project was to assess, redevelop, and rewrite basic elementary reading and mathematics curriculum materials. The reading and mathematics curriculum project was to be prepared for use with adults in basic education programs functioning under the Individually Prescribed Instructional (IPI) system. Over 8,000 skill page…

This paper examines adult vocational education in the context of the current vocational education system. The first of four major sections defines and discusses the background of adult vocational education. In section 2, a typology of vocational education is presented, followed by a discussion of three funding categories as they relate to adult…