Data indicate that existing levels of specialized gerontological education are low, but that practitioners are supportive of further training and increased professionalism. Practitioners are receptive to efforts to increase gerontological knowledge and professionalism. However, the question of desirability of increased professionalism is raised.…

Examines whether Black parents' satisfaction with schools reflects their perception that their children's schools are integrated or is based on the schools' actual integration. Concludes that perception is more important than reality: if the parent thinks the child attends a mixed school, s/he will be more positive toward that school. (Author/GC)

Discusses attitudes of educators toward immigrant children since the mid 19th century. Concludes that prejudice and ethnocentrism in American schools and society have now been replaced by the ideal of cultural pluralism. (ST)

Discusses a successful pilot project developed by a staff member of the Institute of Continuing Education, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, to help combat the failure of adult education to reach the working class women in the city. A part-time tutor-organizer was employed to create study/action groups offering an alternative educational experience…

Traces the concern for "standards" which has constantly affected English education. Sees no easy answers to the problems of assessing, let alone raising, standards; in particular has reservations concerning current proposals for monitoring. (Editor/RK)

Let's concentrate on staying in business today and tomorrow, and forget about 1986. (Author)

Examines the low status of adult education within the wider educational community and relates it to the content adult education, the structure of adult education, and the educational process itself. (Author/RK)

Excerpts from an address given at the 1975 Convention of the Eastern Business Teachers Association. (HD)

The issue of accountability is examined in the context of typically American attitudes toward pragmatism and quantification and power and authority. (RW)

A qualitative study of an accelerated, cohort-based degree program identified four elements supporting adult learning: program structure, relationships, student identity, and beliefs about learning. A model of adult engagement in accelerated programs was developed with these components: adult competence, commitment to action, and work identity.…

Presents some raw data from a 1987-88 national survey of 57 American Indian educators. Tabulates responses concerning educator perceptions of important current problems facing American Indian education, improvement/worsening of American Indian education, and the extent of current meaningful research. (SV)

Traces the development of U.S. interest in Japanese education. Lists myths, exaggerations, and cautiously acknowledged strengths of Japanese education in American commentaries. Suggests that Japanese educational practices have had little impact on American education, partly because of a lack of truly comparative studies. Contains 19 references.…

Interviews of 34 Chinese families in Manchester, England, ascertained their views on their children's schooling. These parents have little knowledge of English and the school system. They value education highly, would like more homework and discipline, and would like the schools' help in preserving their language and culture. (SK)