In this article, we address the issue of participation in adult education building on the cultural capital framework. This theoretical framework suggests that (educational) practices are affected by one's social background and, more precisely, by the cultural resources handed down in the family context. To examine the validity of this theoretical…

A discussion of how British teachers give input to instructional materials in order to meet local or individual needs. (HB)

A discussion of how Bristol, Great Britain organized and developed a televised symposium on women. (HB)

A discussion of community access television at the British Broadcasting Corporation in Great Britain. (HB)

Author's opinion on access television. (HB)

A comparison of current civil liberties issues in Australia with the status of similar issues in Britain and the United States. Included are political affiliation of government employees, censorship, rights of the individual, privacy, and freedom of information. (JAB)

Research shows that unemployed working class men are least likely to participate in education and training. Recruitment strategies should address their need to work, encourage collective action, and offer learning opportunities in familiar environments. (SK)

From a study of community action in three British multiracial localities emerged several issues: (1) cooperation and competition in acquiring resources; (2) who is to represent the community; and (3) who has power to deliver or withhold support from community groups (gatekeeping). Community development practice implications include containing…

A survey of youth at greater risk of smoking (ages 10-11 and 13-14) in Britain, the Netherlands, and Spain received 5,935 replies. Despite differences in nationality, age, and smoking status, they enjoy mostly the same kinds of activities. Locations of the most popular activities are potential sites for smoking interventions. (SK)

A LISTENING GROUP IS A GROUP OF ADULTS MEETING TOGETHER REGULARLY TO DISCUSS RADIO OR TELEVISION PROGRAMS, USUALLY UNDER LAY LEADERSHIP, SOMETIMES ASSISTED BY SUPPLEMENTAL PRINTED MATERIALS, WITH ARRANGEMENTS FOR TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION (FEEDBACK) BETWEEN THE LISTENERS AND BROADCASTERS. GROUPS APPEAL TO CLIENTELE NOT ORDINARILY ATTRACTED TO ADULT…

A discussion of special techniques for using the overhead projector. (HB)

In Britain, a project to map learning opportunities for older adults is being conducted by older adults themselves, giving them ownership, creating local and more inclusive definitions of learning, and inspiring self-confidence. (SK)

Research in three countries shows that Norwegian adults have far higher levels of educational qualifications, employment, and participation in learning than adults in Britain or Spain. Work-related courses are taken by 60% of Norwegians, 29% of Britons, and 14% of Spanish. Self-confidence is significantly related to participation in Spain. (SK)

A presentation of the pros and cons concerning access television in Great Britain. (HB)