The article examines educational changes recommended by Mill in his liberal political theories to point out some of the attempts of liberals to adjust themselves to changing historical circumstances. (CB)

Contends that American education is improving; the nation is no longer at risk but has a hopeful future. Notes that student performance, minority participation in advanced placement, and graduation rates are improving. States are demonstrating a commitment to progress in education by raising standards. The Goals 2000: Educate America Act has…

Describes an academic discussion on assessment in which 35 teachers and administrators from New Jersey took part. States that three panelists brought to life the educational concept of teaching the "whole person" through the arts. Describes the exercises in which the participants joined, including dance, and an improvisational scene.…

Critical storytelling in a social work graduate program revealed personal and professional issues: intrusion of life experiences into the educational process, difficulty with being mature students, effects of previous negative educational experiences, and the contradictions and dilemmas inherent in social work. (SK)

A sample of 1,000 Polish adults identified their chief life goals; most believed education played only a moderate part in achieving them. Only a tiny percentage of those wanting to improve skills actually participated in education. Collapse of the old economy and poor preparation exclude a significant portion from participating. (SK)

Semistructured interviews with 14 adult basic education students from a sample of 45 were coded using grounded theory, yielding descriptions of experience in two phases: entering the class and being in class. A core category, "like school/not like school," appeared valuable in understanding how adults interpret their current experience in…

It is argued that study of French language and literature is perceived as feminine because, like other languages, it is represented as such and because of the stereotypes held of France, its language, and its culture. The university student's concern is for the study's symbolism rather than its utility. (16 references) (MSE)

Defines adult education as every adult's intentional efforts at self-education, alone and with others, in all human situations, including when the self-educator is facilitating the learning of other self-educators. Self-educating as an attitude, and a practice is offered as a sound basis for the profession of adult education. (SK)

Cluster analysis of responses from 551 veterinarians (63%) participating in continuing professional education supported Houle's typology of professionals as innovators, pacesetters, middle majority, or laggards, in terms of their attitude toward and previous participation in continuing education, expectations of significant others, and personal…

A survey looking at employment patterns and measuring attitudes of French majors, graduating from the University of California at Davis between 1964 and 1987, is presented. Results showed that the majority of graduates were pleased with their choice of major and felt it had broadened their perspective of the world. (JL)

An adaptation of Kelly's Repertory Grid was completed by Chinese hotel staff. Results showed they revered higher education qualifications for the prestige and respect they commanded; secondary vocational-technical education was viewed very negatively. However, higher education is typically better funded and staffed than vocational education. (SK)

Interviews with striking sheet metal workers explored working class men's nonparticipation in continuing education. Key issues included the unpredictability of their working patterns and lives, employers' failure to accept continuing training as part of the workplace contract, and lack of access to free, comprehensive vocational guidance. (SK)

Literacy levels of 68 South African adults in their native Zulu and in English were assessed. They had significantly higher scores in native-language literacy, but only 15% had passed the national Zulu literacy exam. Many wanted to acquire English for employment purposes and did not consider increasing their Zulu literacy necessary. (SK)

A British survey of 10,000 12- to 25-year olds identified their views on skills and knowledge, the educational system, teachers, further/higher education, and learning methods. Those surveyed were informed about and interested in learning issues; they wanted flexible and relevant curricula, accessible guidance, and assurance of future work and…

Responses from 49% of 649 agricultural sciences graduates indicated that most were interested in distance education courses; interest was correlated with attitude toward distance education and possession of a teaching certificate. Most preferred self-paced study. (SK)