During the 19th century, the Royal Institution changed from a middle-upper class society sponsoring working class adult education to one serving the needs of its predominantly middle class membership. Although increasing governmental participation in educational provision replaced Institution efforts throughout the century, the Society continued…

Voices concern for growing number of illiterate adults in world and quality and limitation of reading materials available to those who do acquire reading skills. (DS)

This article discusses the counselor as consultant and describes various programs he can use to work with the adult influences in the lives of his counselees: parents, teachers and administrators. (JC)

Findings of a questionnaire sent to all state directors of education to identify the major issues in the education of mentally handicapped adults. (GB)

The principals of adult education as applied to doctors and nurses involved in continuing programs in medical education; examples of successful programs are given. (SP)

Author discusses the need for a training program for adult educators. Problems of getting trainees for the programs, the type of staff and teaching methods to be used, and course outlines are discussed. (LF)

The University of Zambia is involved in adult education at various levels and with different agencies throughout Zambia, and it is intended to develop a program of adult education in which each agency plays a cooperative and mutually reinforcing part. The program's operation in the Eastern Province is here discussed and evaluated. (Author/JB)

Brings into focus the subject of the fear of death and its importance to adult education. Includes a research bibliography. (Author/DR)

Results of regional conferences in Texas to improve abilities of county judges and clerks. (SP)

West Virginia University's Cooperative Extension Service sponsors a four-day women's program involving classes, dormitory life, and cultural and recreational events. (SP)

An adult education correspondence program involving programed and nonprogramed materials, including telephone and personal contacts between student and teacher. (SP)

Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is an annual, nationwide program involving local citizens in discussions of national foreign policy. (MS)

Describes programs intended for the retired and/or those close to retirement. Statistics are given on increased life-expectancy in Finland, thus justifying the need for such programs. (LF)

The article deals with Regional Medical Programs, and tells how the programs are changing and adapting to meet current needs and goals. (Author/LF)