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Kreps, Alice Roelofs; Black, Jan L. – Humanist Educator, 1978
The College for Living is an educational program for adults with developmental disabilities. It is based on the theory that everyone can learn something and has the right to an education in a positive setting. The program is characterized by high morale, nontraditional teaching methods emphasizing experiential learning, and individualization.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Disabilities, Educational Philosophy, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedPalola, Ernest G.; Lehmann, Timothy – Peabody Journal of Education, 1979
This article provides background on several types of nontraditional higher education programs, particularly the external degree programs. The program effectiveness and related costs strategy developed by Empire State College and adapted to several other institutions are reviewed. (JMF)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Competency Based Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Hay, Edward; And Others – 1970
Three reports comprise this document: A Minicollege for De Anza? An Investigation of the Feasibility of Introducing a New Curriculum Plan and Mode of Instruction at a Community College, by Edward Hay and others; The Minicollege: Work in Progress, by Robert Bernasconi and others; and The Minicollege: Second and Third Years, 1971-73, by Robert Brock…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Experimental Colleges
