International Adult Learners Week, established by UNESCO resolution in 1999, builds on individual national learning festivals and other activities designed to raise the visibility of adult and lifelong learning. International Adult Learners Week functions as a network linking national and international activities. (SK)

The focus of Adult Learners Week in Estonia is on establishing a lifelong learning environment. Evaluation results indicate a need for more publicity outlets and volunteer support to carry out activities. (SK)

Key characteristics of International Adult Learners Week in the United Kingdom are achievement awards, national broadcasts, a national learning advice helpline, local partnership activities, national and international funding, and themes such as Learning at Work Day. The nation has conducted adult learners' week activities for 10 years. (SK)

Presents the Adult Learning Model for Faculty Development of adult educators, which incorporates principles of adult learning and program planning concepts used in adult education. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Organizational and workplace changes are altering the work of trainers and consequently their professional development needs. Training and development professionals need a foundation in training design and delivery with the ability to incorporate multiple perspectives, delivery systems, and locations and to be responsive to change. (SK)

The functioning of learning organizations may be affected by power issues such as managerial control of learning agendas and objectives and supervisor-supervisee relationships. Organizations committed to transformative learning must allow development of critical reflection and action inquiry and seek to uncover hidden power relations. (Contains 25…

Explains why definition of action research is problematic and presents working definitions developed internationally that indicate its nature, philosophy, and methodology. Suggests that pragmatic approaches to definition serve communication purposes without narrowly confining the concept. (SK)

Examines concept and philosophy of andragogy (art and science of teaching adults) and ways that adults' self-image, experiences, and readiness to learn differentiate adult education from pedagogy. By creating an environment for adult learning and engaging school staff in mutual planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of professional…

Thematic analysis of critical incidents interviews with 13 physician coaches yielded two orientations to coaching: reflection/teaching coaches focused on others and described positive encounters experienced in coaching; personal learning and change coaches identified more personal benefits from the experience. (Contains 31 references.) (SK)

Examines how older adults are defined in the literature; reviews the concept of lifelong learning and perspectives on the purpose of older adult education. Looks at the extent of participation and barriers. Proposes critical educational gerontology, derived from Freire, as an emancipatory learning strategy through which older adults can contribute…

A survey of 79 older adults found that they used an average of 4.4 prescribed medications. Their attitudes were neutral toward willingness to teach peers about medication safety; the oldest were least receptive to teaching. Most were receptive to peer learning. Number of medications and reported difficulties were correlated with these attitudes.…

Presents a rationale for shifting the focus of social work/gerontology education from training to a learner-centered approach that incorporates principles of adult learning. Suggests the use of adult experiences, storytelling, simulation, role playing, and a supportive learning environment. (SK)

Refutes myths about adult learners: (1) adults require less instructor time; (2) adults desire to return to school; (3) adults are capable decision makers; (4) adults bring valuable experiences to the classroom; and (5) adults know what they want. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

Analysis of methods used by the right-wing environmental social movement to alter gains made by environmentalists finds that conservatives have both grassroots and elite sponsorship and the movement is an effective site of adult learning, resistance, and meaning making. (Contains 89 references.) (SK)

Describes a model for portfolio supervision based on the results of a 2-year study of one elementary school's experience in implementing portfolio supervision. Includes four propositions that guided the development of the model. Describes the skills inherent in portfolio supervision. Provides general guidelines for implementation of the portfolio…