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Smith, L. L. – NUEA Spectator, 1973
The most exciting educational experiences in America are those in which busy adults are lifted out of the humdrum of daily preoccupations and routines and introduced to new ideas, challenges and perspectives. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Development, Continuing Education, Educational Responsibility, Extension Education

Shuttleworth, Dale E. – Community Services Catalyst, 1986
Describes the integrated model of action research/planning/development employed in the City of York to provide adult and continuing education opportunities through: (1) the Adult Day School; (2) community and continuing education classes initiated by the Board of Education; and (3) cooperative relationships between community organizations and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Continuing Education, Cooperative Programs
Moro'oka, Kazufusa; And Others – 1989
Three adult education programs being conducted in Japan are described in the case studies in this packet. The first case study (by K. Moro'oka) describes an adult education center in Ohyama in which education and community services are integrated. The program first put emphasis on community building, then on the development of human resources.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Case Studies, College Programs
Quitman Centers for Learning, Marks, MS. – 1969
Offering an overview of the adult education program of Quitman County, Mississippi and its development from 1967 to 1969, the report reviews the history of the community-based project, community problems, resident participation, and project objectives. Begun in 1967 as a volunteer program in adult education for the poor of that rural Delta region,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Development
Federighi, Paolo; And Others – 1989
Nine adult education programs being conducted in Italy are described in the case studies in this packet. The courses range from adult basic education to continuing education courses in languages and management. Most are described in connection with the area of the country in which they are offered. The following programs are profiled: (1) public…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies
Hagood, Richard A.; And Others – 1980
Covering 1979-80, which was the final year of the initial four year grant period for the Partnership for Rural Improvement (PRI), this report details the major assessments and program adjustments made during that year. Several program developments of critical importance to understanding the transition occurring in PRI are highlighted in the…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Education, Community Services, Continuing Education
ASPBAE Courier Service, 1982
This journal contains a series of articles dealing with the theme of development in Asia and rural Indonesia. Included in the journal are the following articles: "Nonformal Education in Rural Areas of Developing Countries," by members of the Rural Project Team from the Centre for Continuing Education at Australian National University;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Continuing Education, Developing Nations
Taylor, Maurice, Ed.; Bedard, Rene, Ed. – 1993
Selected papers from an adult education conference are as follows: "Learner Involvement in Literacy Education" (Acton et al.); "Faith in People" (Ambury et al.); "Beginning to Tutor Problem-Based Learning" (Ambury); "Exploring Literacy through Theatre" (Andruske); "Developing Learning Packages for…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Andragogy, Apprenticeships