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Closson, Rosemary B.; Kaye, Sylvia B. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2012
The Baha'i Faith, which was founded in 1863, holds as its purpose the awakening of humanity to invisible possibilities, providing humankind with conscious direction and hope vis-a-vis the challenges and perplexities of time (Rosen, 2010). The Baha'i writings explain that spiritual forces are the foundation of reality and that the Word of God is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Religion, Tutors, International Education
von Kotze, Astrid – 1991
The Community Adult Education Training Program (CAETP) in the Durban region in South Africa is a nonformal adult education program that was initiated by the Centre for Adult Education at Natal University in recognition of the need to train grassroots educators for the region. Ten women and 10 men are receiving training through the CAETP. Most…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Community Programs, Foreign Countries, Nonformal Education
Snider, John C.; Schroeder, Wayne L. – 1972
Microville is a simulation-game device which has proven its usefulness as a functional instructional instrument in the field of adult education. This study of Microville is concerned with the effectiveness and efficiency with which such a device might instruct adult education to analyze the program concept and to make those decisions which would…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs, Community Programs
1979
Papers from numerous research areas in the adult education field are presented. The proceedings contain thirty-five papers, five symposia, one alternate symposium, and eighteen alternate papers. Among the papers included are "A Comparison of Approaches to Measuring Outcomes in Adult Basic Education,""A Critical Analysis of Hill's…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., Allentown, PA. – 1996
This document presents a competency-based framework for professional development of certified health education specialists (CHES). Section 1 outlines a process that colleges and universities can use to analyze their curricula for coverage of the health education competencies expected of CHES. The framework's development is traced, and guidelines…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Behavioral Objectives, Certification, Colleges
Hayden, Joanna, Ed. – 2000
This document is intended to help health educators prepare for certification as a certified health education specialist (CHES). The study guide begins with a brief introduction and a self-assessment instrument that allows individuals to evaluate their skill in 27 competencies related to the following generic areas of responsibility in which CHES…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Behavioral Objectives, Certification, Colleges
Malone, Susan E.; Arnove, Robert F. – 1998
This booklet, which is intended for individuals engaged in educational planning and administration, senior government officials, and policymakers in developing and developed countries alike, provides guidance regarding planning, implementing, and administering learner-centered adult literacy programs. Chapter 1 examines the following topics…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs