The authors show that demand from British women for computer education may be much higher than expected, so long as their needs and circumstances are taken into account when planning and running courses. (Author/CT)

The authors advocate a holistic approach to program development that transcends the boundaries of the sponsoring agency and provides a link between needs assessment, instructional design and development, learning activities, and societal impact. This frame of reference views the efforts of adult educators and their organizations as means to…

Provides ideas for out-of-the-classroom learning programs and suggests ways such programs can be organized. (Editor)

The framework within which ILO activities for workers' education among rural workers are undertaken can be considered as having two dimensions; the ILO's overall work for the development of the rural areas and the overall workers' education activities. Activity areas for workers' education programs are discussed. (Author/EC)

In 2001, Canada's Alberta Learning embarked on development of a new provincial high school social studies program by conducting a province-wide needs assessment survey. Its purpose was to gather data, input, and suggestions to guide curriculum developers in the development of the new program. A needs assessment questionnaire was the primary tool…

A comprehensive needs assessment is the critical first step a coalition or organization must take in order to develop an effective and successful underage drinking prevention effort. This guide details the elements of a needs assessment. Beginning with data, the booklet walks the reader through the process organizations must follow to obtain all…

This publication provides a step-by-step guide to help schools and districts implement strong, sustainable professional development that drives achievement of student learning goals. The toolkit is based on the experiences of national professional development award winning schools and districts. The most common thread among the winners is that…

The 21st century will require educational changes to meet the demands of industry. Workers in the 21st century must come equipped with a repertoire of both science and technology skills. Currently, many employers are concerned about where they will find highly trained and capable employees for the new century. Therefore, it has become increasingly…

The choice between a long-range executive development program and an MBA degree program for training business executives should be made by carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each as they relate to the background capabilities and aspirations of the individual. (DS)

Discussed the contributions of the community college and an innovative program to serve community needs. (RK)

Programs for seniors are needed, according to the assistant director of continuing education at the Community College of Beaver County (Pennsylvania); the question revolves around who will pay. (Editor)

The Florida Project Agriculture Applied Research Study identified two basic needs (1) to determine future manpower requirements in order to plan programs and facilities and (2) to identify basic skills required, in order to plan curricula. The performance objectives approach will be stressed in conducting instructional programs in vocational…

This article offers a preliminary report and description of the problems and progress of the reforms undertaken by the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. (Editor/RK)

Saskatoon's pilot program of integrating mentally retarded children into the public school is starting on its second year. Here's how it has worked out. (Author)

The purpose of this paper is to examine the question of student needs and the role that the "Our Schools" Project plays in their satisfaction. (Author/RK)