The nature and organization of continuing education within the higher education systems of Canada, Finland, and the United Kingdom are examined and compared. Although there are considerable differences between the systems, there is also significant variation within them. Little stability is seen, and change is foreseen as pressures increase.…

It is argued that, in France, the role and status of continuing education in the university are unstable and are not accommodated well by the university system. Although the universities serve the greater community and public good, the focus of continuing education is individual advancement and the relationship remains problematic. (MSE)

The guide is one section of a resource kit designed to assist Peace Corps language instruction coordinators in countries around the world in understanding the principles underlying second language learning and teaching and in organizing instructional programs. This section is concerned with in-service and independent language training at the…

The kit is designed to assist Peace Corps language instruction coordinators in countries around the world in understanding the principles underlying second language training and organizing instructional programs. It is intended primarily as a resource library, with materials organized to ensure flexibility of use. It consists of eleven sections…