The summary overview of educational and learning-related programs for adults age 62 and over is based on a national study for the Administration on Aging. It contains data on 3,500 programs reported in a 20-item questionnaire survey based upon: subjects of study; methods and location; attitudes and problems; and a wide range of administrative…

The measurement of the evolution of illiteracy is the focus of this study. An elementary method for estimating the short-term evolution of the number of illiterates forms the subject of the first part of this analysis. This method is based on the demographic growth rate, the product of the school system and past trends. The second part is devoted…

This document summarizes the research papers and panel discussions submitted or presented for a conference on planning and management of literacy and continuing education. The conference participants shared findings and important features in the planning and management of literacy and continuing education among participating countries, imparted…

During the past 20 years there has been an explosion of literature related to adult education. A survey research tool was designed to reveal perceptions of the value placed on various adult education publications. The first part contained a list of 393 English language books related to the adult education field. Respondents were encouraged to…

A training institute was conducted to provide participants with knowledge and experience which would enable them to demonstrate competence in designing and implementing full-time adult education programs in Louisiana. Fifty participants were selected from parishes throughout Louisiana interested in initiating or improving full-time adult education…

A citizens task force of 25 persons representing the geographic areas and population of Shasta College (Redding, California) district was organized to propose goals for Shasta College in providing services for the older adult population in the district, and to make recommendations concerning a comprehensive continuing program to achieve these…

Rapid change and the explosion of technology have created a need for continual updating in education. The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) appears to be fulfilling these needs of the individual learner, the college and university, the professional society, the licensing board, the accrediting organizations, the employer and many other groups. The…

The overall purpose of the study was to assess the effect of various levels of conferee participation in the process of conference program planning. The first hypothesis tested was that conferees assigned to committees most actively engaged in the planning and implementation of a conference will perceive it as more effective than will conferees…

Researchers initiated a pilot program to develop techniques of assessing previous art background, arts and humanities preferences, leisure time patterns, preferences for certain presentation techniques, and previous, postsecondary educational experiences of elderly participants. Researchers prepared arts and humanities programs specifically…

The author discusses six possible future events that will affect society. He presents five imperatives for adult educators: (1) regain a sense of mission, (2) broaden curriculum and programs, (3) help the helpers, (4) conduct research, and (5) be a learner. (CH)

The decision to open a University College at Creighton University is discussed. A Task Force on Nontraditional Students was set up to review the possibility of establishing a continuing education program. A list of 18 issues and questions for discussion is provided. (MLW)

Presents the results of a survey of adult basic education (ABE) literature from 1977 to l983 and offers suggestions on the design of future ABE programs. (AEA)

The "Planning Wheel" is an evolution of the original Systems Approach Model (SAM) that was introduced in 1986 by Murk and Galbraith. Unlike most current planning models, which are linear in design and concept, the Planning Wheel bridges the gap between linear and nonlinear processes. The "Program Planning Wheel" is designed to…

The author describes a study of senior citizen participation in adult education programs in an attempt to discover what factors are important in such programs. He concludes that these programs should be planned on the same scale as those for young persons. (JB)

Argues that instructional development provides an efficient model for planning programs for adult learners. Outlines three stages of instructional development: analysis of needs, goals, course content, learner characteristics, and the learning environment; development of instructional strategies and delivery systems; and program evaluation. (CAM)