This case study explored a pedagogical reinvention and extension of Paulo Freire's popular education approach. To do so, the author drew on interview data with program participants and reflections of his own experiences as one of two adult educators in a yearlong Fellowship program for high school graduates. Relationships, relevance, revolution,…

Language-related Study Abroad (SA) experiences can be catalysts for learner transformation in the areas of cognition, socialization, and/or affect by virtue of the location and experience. An Open Architecture Curriculum Design (OACD) framework can support, promote, and enhance such transformation, as evidenced in eight programs for young adults,…

The purpose of this institutional ethnography was to explicate the social relations of broadband adoption through the public programs implemented by the Media Mobilizing Project (MMP) between 2009 and 2013, when they operated for the first time in alignment with federal regulations that orchestrated the practice of the Broadband Technology…

This paper introduces a leadership development model that raises the question "Leadership for what?" Leadership is about going somewhere-personally and in concert with others-in an organization. Although leadership, especially position (elected or appointed) leadership, often is discussed in terms of leader qualities and skills, the…

This Account of Practice describes the introduction and development of action learning within a level 5 module of "Communications at Work" delivered as part of a Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) Professional Certificate in Management (CMS) between 2005/2006 and 2009/2010. This will commence with a personal narrative and…

Describes design of a five-session workshop program developed by the Parma (Ohio) School System to introduce the metric system to laymen. (JG)

Described is a continuing education program for mentally retarded adults which is designed to utilize the services of volunteers. The curriculum is noted to include cooking, sewing, recreation, and dance. Considered are four areas for future development curriculum, impact on teacher training, mainstreaming, and new programs. A model for designing…

The process of metrication is seen ultimately to require a grass-roots movement to change traditional behavior patterns. The creation of metric leaders is viewed as a tool for speeding the process of acceptance. A model for the design and execution of leader-training sessions is detailed. (MP)

The five chapters in this publication relate to the development of the program of graduate study in adult education at the University of British Columbia. Chapter I, The Origin and Form of Graduate Study, by Coolie Verner and Alberta Johnston, discusses: The Nature of Adult Education (The Field, The Discipline, The Profession), The Graduate…

Describes a personal development program designed to provide usable skills in the four major areas identified by a federal task force as being important in helping a person become more effective in the work environment and interpersonal relationships: Human behavior, communications, management, and government. (WL)

In the Nordic countries, schooling for adults is a pastime, a passion, and a source of national strength. (Editor)

The results of a field test which evaluated the training effectiveness of a new curriculum in the Naval Apprentice Training Program are detailed. The new mathematics curriculum was designed by Memphis State University to teach fundamental mathematical skills to low-aptitude sailors. The goal was to bring such sailors to at least eighth-grade…

Described is the Broward Community College program which offers practical continuing education courses, companionship, and social activities to mentally retarded young adults. The development of the program is reviewed with particular emphasis on the implementation of a curriculum for trainable mentally retarded (TMR) students. It is reported that…

Both a description and an evaluation of the Correctional Education Project conducted by the Faculty of Education, Queen's University, in cooperation with the Correctional Service of Canada are provided. Components of the program described include the following: (1) the negotiation stage and early months of the contract; (2) functional aspects such…