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Reeves, Elton T.; Jensen, J. Michael – Training and Development Journal, 1972
Study report of some evidence on the verification of participant evaluation. Results suggest that the participants' evaluation of adult education programs could be an effective tool for the development and refinement of future programs. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Evaluation Methods, Participation
Download full textBLUM, J. MICHAEL; FITZPATRICK, ROBERT – 1966
THIS DEVELOPMENTAL STUDY HAD AS ITS BASIC OBJECTIVES TO GATHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE "GREAT DECISIONS" PROGRAM WITHIN AND ACROSS COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP INSTRUMENTS FOR FURTHER STUDY OF THE PROGRAM. "GREAT DECISIONS," SPONSORED BY THE FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION (FPA), IS AN 8-WEEK,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Action, Current Events
Wilson, LaVisa Cam – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1977
Reports results of a study which surveyed adult education opportunities presently being provided or facilitated by Head Start programs in Alabama and examined the types of adult education programs, patterns of participation in adult basic education General Educational Development (ABE/GED) programs, and the effect of class location on GED…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attendance
Veterans Administration, Washington, DC. – 1973
The purpose of the study was to compare the operation of the post-Korean conflict program of educational assistance currently being carried out by the Veterans Administration with similar programs and educational assistance that the Veterans Administration made available to veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict. The highlights of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Comparative Analysis, Educational Needs
Office for Standards in Education, London (England). – 1994
The adult continuing education (ACE) programs provided under contract with the Gloucestershire (England) Adult Continuing Education Service were evaluated in January-February 1994. An evaluation team visited more than 60 venues, including main sites and a wide range of village halls, family centers, women's institute halls, and other outreach…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Continuing Education, Curriculum
National Literacy Secretariat, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1991
This document is a summary of the proceedings of a symposium that was attended by more than 100 adult literacy practitioners, researchers, and government officials in Ontario (Canada). The largest part of the document consists of summaries of the issues and policy/program options discussed in relation to the following aspects of adult literacy…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Knox, Alan B. – 2002
This book presents systematic guidelines and practical tools to assist adult and continuing education program coordinators in planning and conducting successful program evaluations. Chapters 1-3 explain how to accomplish the following tasks: (1) assess their existing experience and familiarity with evaluation concepts and procedures; (2) identify…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Context Effect
Knapper, Christopher K.; Cropley, Arthur J. – 2000
This book, which is intended for academics, educators, educational managers, and policymakers concerned with higher education, examines how universities and colleges can prepare their students for lifelong learning through continuing education, specialized courses for adults, and mainstream teaching programs geared toward traditional students. The…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Articulation (Education)
