Presents an interview with adult education specialist, Malcolm Knowles, in which he discusses: the changing profile of college students; lifelong learning; definitions of "adults" and their implications for instruction; self-directed learning; models of educational planning; seven procedures for implementing adult education theories; and the…

Institutions granting credit for life experience are faced with obstacles related to the complex, sensitive, threatening, and ambitious nature of the procedure. A three-step process for implementation of a plan for developing credit for life experiences is provided, along with a dissenting opinion. (MLW)

Relates how a high school dropout used his survival skills to learn newspaper reporting and to be admitted to college. (AEA)

Describes the role of the country educational homes (private schools) within the West German educational system. These schools offer students alternatives to the public school system in educational philosophy, environment, and teaching methods. (AM)

Pedagogical strategies for college humanities courses in prison are discussed and patterns of failure and of success are outlined. The pattern of failure ignores the difference between on-campus and incarcerated audiences, while the successful pattern blends hard learning with exposure to university-related cultural activities. (Author/MLW)

Precise transcript development is vital to the articulation and transfer of credit. The transcript, the institution's award of credit, must present the institution's relation to experiential learning; transcription practices must allow institutions to communicate with third parties. Sample transcripts are provided. (MLW)

The article suggests that graduate schools should act to provide access to Chicanos by altering the process and criteria for graduate admissions. It is recommended that the traditional graduate admissions qualifications be reexamined as to their ability to predict valid success criteria in terms of professional success and societal needs. (NQ)

Describes a public school alternative education model, Walkabout, introduced and adapted for use with education majors in an undergraduate course at Eastern Michigan University. Learners invested considerable energy into academic activities when they felt involved and saw personal dividends. A challenge proposal is included. (Author)

Reviews two major approaches to educational reform: (1) a model which sets up varying kinds of alternatives to traditional schools; and (2) an approach that attempts to bring about systematic reform throughout a school or school district. Suggests that these strategies are not mutually exclusive. (Author/GC)

The Alternative Vocational School in Connecticut services 90 adolescents identified as emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted students in a program emphasizing behavior management and discipline. Five components of the school are administration, job preparation and placement, clinical services, vocational-technical training, and learning…

Looks at the concept of lifelong learning, with quotations from "The Third Century," a collection of observations and speculations on the future of education. They are in broad agreement that ours will become a learning society in the coming century. An existing lifelong learning institute is cited. (MF)

Examines the Youth Employment and Demonstration Project Act of 1977 and the lessons it teaches about creating alternative educational experiences for poor and minority youth. Also outlines what is contained in the Youth Act of 1980. (IRT)

Discusses the history of mass media in higher education in three phases: early developments, 1920-1948; experiments with educational television, 1950s and 1960s; and major production and use of educational telecommunications, 1967 to present. (SK)

Presents results of an analysis of the academic programs of students who have completed undergraduate degrees through Illinois statewide nontraditional programs in order to determine student preferences and needed changes. Outlines the components of typical programs designed by students. Provides guidelines for universities developing a…

This article presents a program to meet educational and other needs of pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers. The program includes a regular curriculum, a health unit, social services, and a child/day care unit. (Author/DB)