The seven descriptive position papers were prepared after selection for the Multi-National Workshop on Basic and Functional Education for Adults. Those selected are significant innovative programs of adult education in the U. S. which may have direct applicability to improving program practices in various parts of the world. The programs described…

A two-part guide to retirement programming is presented. The first part provides a rationale for retirement programs and is intended to stimulate leaders in business, labor, governmental, educational, religious, and social service organizations to offer retirement programs or refine those which they already offer. The second part describes what a…

The European Architectural Heritage Year, designated as 1975, sought to undertake programs that would arouse public concern towards the environment. The disappointing impact of EAHY on adult education is discussed in terms of actual programs and experimental courses conducted. Investigation of our environmental heritage offers many adult education…

The United Kingdom has established an Adult Literacy Resource Agency and a three-year television and radio adult literacy project. Public libraries are involved in these projects and provide special services for adult student-readers. (Author/KP)

A group of Extension specialists at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, adapted meat science courses for the particular needs of meat packing middle management, home economists, and families. Participant involvement in choosing the topics, timing, format, and scheduling contributed to the success of the program. (AG)

Describes a successful high school dropout prevention program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. (JF)

Courses offered include one designed to prepare for retirement, and residential courses at the folk high schools''. (SP)

A continuing education program for top-level government employees. (HS)

Describes a folk high school course for pensioners in Finland and the problems of involving older citizens in such a program. (Author/LF)

Possibilities are unlimited for the excellent adult education program at Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida." (Author)

Critical element in self-concept theory is the total perception which the individual has of himself. Thus, the most important force influencing success or failure of the adult learner is the relative adequacy or inadequacy of his self-concept. (Author/MS)

Adult education agencies were unable to provide programs to attract lower middle-class societal groups. (EB)

Analysis of the objectives of the continuous education program at the University of Canterbury. Emphasis is on the University role as an educating instrument and a reeducating process. (MS)