In this article, it is argued that capitalism and empiricism are dominant and implicit social paradigms that profoundly affect adult education in the United States in often deleterious ways. (CT)

Examines the Adult Independent Learning Project of the 1970s from the perspective of librarian involvement as mediator of information and instrument of the learner. The concept of literacy in the public space is discussed, with libraries defined as agents of learning rather than servants of schooling. (EM)

Examines the variety of ways in which Americans in the 1930s participated in adult education, including the Lyceum Movement, the New York Free Lecture System, and public forums (the Bryson-Studebaker version of the Lyceum). Also discusses the first "Handbook of Adult Education." (CT)

Examines proxemics, the study of people's use of distance and space arrangements, and how these can affect the adult learning environment. (SK)

In the construction of a philosophic foundation for adult education that is based on Sartre, learning is defined as a leap into nothingness and facilitation as inherently dialogical. Support is given to such adult education concepts as self-directed learning, lifelong learning, and learning projects. (SK)

The author suggests that Knowles's concept of andragogy offers a philosophical position rather than a unified theory of adult learning. She examines weaknesses of the theory and discusses it in relation to humanistic psychology and existentialism. (SK)

The purpose of this article is to present various findings on self-directed learning (SDL). The article contains three main parts: historical foundation of self-directed learning, a summary of various literature reviews on self-directed learning, and an analysis of current research on self-directed learning. SDL has been a significant factor in…

This paper presents five snapshots of data collected by adult basic math students taking part as co-researchers in a project to investigate the discourse of an adult basic math classroom. The work is presented against a background of the Freirean influence on adult literacy and numeracy. The notions of empowerment and dialogue in the Freirean…

This paper attempts to locate a leitmotif for the mathematics education of adults, and discusses whether there exists a specific problematique for research into this area. The term 'problematique' is described and discussed. A problematique within didactics of mathematics is presented, and a conceptual framework for the construction of a…

This textbook is part of a series that aims to develop all the mathematical power needed by the average person in the accurate control of his affairs. The purpose has been to teach first the most important topics of arithmetic and last those least frequently used. This book presents topics, problems, and processes that are representative of the…

The Danish folk high school, in its four to six-month residential setting combined with absolute social freedom, provides a rewarding proving ground for the comparison and testing of the qualities of life. It would be unlikely to succeed in the United States because of basic differences between the two societies. (SA)

Lists several useful documents for one wishing to begin a learning laboratory in adult education. (GB)

Article reviews an earlier research project by Allen Tough which has considerable importance and implications for adult learning, and especially for teachers and organizers of training programs. (Editor)

Responses as to which exhibits and display panels at Indiana State Fair inspired most interest in adult education were correlated. Polled were adult education experts and random selection of fairgoers. Article suggests how to use fairs to attract interest in adult education programs. (PD)

Institutes have been set up to train technical experts weak on teaching skills into effective teachers of their skills. (EB)