An attempt was made in this investigation (1) to survey the status of existing outdoor education programs for adults and (2) to work with a jury of experts to report elements of an effective outdoor education program for adults in the future. Participants included (1) the directors of 76 adult education centers in cities of 25,000 to 100,000 and…

Reprinted from a doctoral dissertation on the history, theory, and scope of residential adult education in the United States, this essay suggests a number of values to be found in the residential method, together with certain trends, educational attitudes, and other forces that could affect participation in, and the growth and structure of,…

The document includes three major parts. The first presents general information on the philosophy and objectives underlying vocational, technical, and adult education in Wisconsin and the roles of the state, districts, and schools. The second part presents guidelines for associate degree programs. Included are: (1) criteria, (2) curriculum, (3)…

Theorizing in adult education has been primarily concerned with questions of social philosophy which contribute little to improving the quality of professional activity. This essay suggests a rationale and strategy for developing a research based body of theory, indigenous to adult education and of practical utility to practitioners. Central to…

This guide is intended to assist educators in establishing and organizing consumer education programs for Americans beyond the high school years. It is primarily a tool for tailoring basic consumer curricula to the special characteristics and needs of adult students. Suggestions are given for possible content areas, illustrations are given of…

The Center for Vocational Education at Ohio State University completed an 18-month study of jointly sponsored programs throughout the nation for adults who have not completed their high school education. Two programs emphasizing business skills and the five steps essential in the development of adult cooperative programs are discussed. (BP)

Reviews three types of contributions Coolie Verner has made to adult education: (1) defining adult education as a discipline/field, (2) classifying the adult education process, and (3) studying adult education as an innovation to be diffused and adopted. Verner's writings in these areas are summarized, analyzed, and assessed. (Author/CSS)

Guidelines for the effective use of human resources in adult education programs are presented, including the added dimensions that affect the performance of individuals asked to serve as resource people. (MF)

The experiences of a Milwaukee area avocational counseling program for the elderly may be helpful to others wishing to start such programs. (MB)

Describes a music program designed for the older, healthy, and active adult. A classroom or group setting, has been highly successful, social contact and therapeutic satisfaction often being derived from group activity. Program planners are encouraged to have some knowledge and background in social gerontology to be aware of issues in dealing with…

Few colleges and universities actively recruit senior citizens or take action to remove real or perceived barriers to their enrollment in regularly scheduled classes. Describes a recruitment program to encourage older adults to enroll in regularly scheduled university classes. Used senior recruiters, themselves university students over the age of…

Results of a study indicate that continuing education (CE) issues form an integral part of pharmacists' morale and demographic factors have impact implications for CE programers. Suggests that programers use statistical analysis to identify differences in issues that reflect demographic situations. (JOW)

Adults planning with young people make better plans and build better programs for all youth. Developing successful partnerships demands flexibility and compromise, but the benefits of such partnerships are enormous, both to the people involved and the community itself. Wisconsin's Positive Youth Development Initiative has made a good start. (JMM)

The central focus of this study was to develop a prototype occupational interest inventory for functionally illiterate adults and to develop a microcomputer version of the prototype. (JOW)