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Yardley, Eritha – 1987
Presented is an analysis of literature about education to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The 38 articles represent efforts by organizations, government, scientists, educators, and other workers to advance public ability to cope with the problems AIDS presents. Writings include facts, guidelines, opinions, descriptions, history,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Health Education, Prevention, Program Development
Peer reviewedSchonleber, E. J. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1977
Tells how to plan a successful community forum. (DC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Involvement, Community Programs, Community Services
Cohen, Edwin G. – Educ Broadcasting Rev, 1970
"This article is based on a report prepared for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. (Editor)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Enrichment, Educational Radio, Preschool Education
Download full textTopsfield Foundation, Pomfret, CT. Study Circles Resource Center. – 1989
The purpose of this guide is to help study circle leaders design a study circle course and develop the reading material for the discussions. Benefits for the participants and the sponsoring organization are discussed. Three issues in planning the study circle program are addressed: goals, participants, and time frame. Key characteristics of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Discussion Groups
Topsfield Foundation, Pomfret, CT. Study Circles Resource Center. – 1991
The purpose of these guidelines is to help the reader organize and lead a study circle--a participatory, democratic discussion group that focuses on a social or political issue. It provides detailed instructions on how to organize and lead a successful study circle. Following the introduction, section 2 focuses on the role of the organizer and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizenship Education, Discussion Groups, Group Dynamics
Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1937
Last May the Office of Education organized a list of pamphlet material under the title "Public Affairs Pamphlets." While this tabulation was prepared primarily to meet the needs of the 10 public forum demonstrations then organizing programs of public discussion, it was widely used by libraries, forums of all kinds, social science teachers and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Public Schools, Adult Education, Federal Aid
Chancellor, John; Williams, Chester S. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1937
Adults cannot be induced to go "back" to school but they can be assisted in continuing their education. The school, the university, forums, discussion groups, libraries, newspapers, magazines, the radio, and the motion pictures all have roles to play in making education a continuing process for adults. The public forum demonstrations,…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Citizenship Education, Civics, Adult Education
Studebaker, J. W.; Williams, C. S. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1936
This bulletin has been prepared in response to many hundreds of requests for information about public affairs forums. It is impossible in such limited space to give a comprehensive description of the forum method of adult civic education or its application in various parts of the country. However, the authors have tried to include in the bulletin…
Descriptors: Civics, Program Administration, National Programs, Role of Education
Studebaker, J. W.; Williams, Chester S. – US Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1939
Plans and programs come in response to need. Citizens of our democracy have need of greater opportunities for truth-seeking under competent guidance. The people are hungry for increased understanding of the problems which beset them and their communities. They have a right to expect their institutions of education to give them help in their study…
Descriptors: Educational History, Guides, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
