According to Houle's 1961 typology, adult learners may be classified as being primarily goal-oriented, activity-oriented, or learning-oriented learners. Since 1961, society has moved from an industrial age to a post-technological era of information and service. In view of the extensive social changes that have occurred since 1961, Houle's typology…

SUN, the State University of Nebraska, is America's most ambitious effort to exploit educational television's ability to distribute college-level materials broadly, quickly, and cheaply in order to serve those who cannot or will not go to the traditional places of learning. (Author)

This paper provides the grounds for showing how empowerment of adult learners can be viewed as the central goal of adult education. Using phenomenological methods, the paper first lays out a description and clarification of the process of empowerment. Second, it shows how this process is absolutely fundamental to all adult learning. Finally, the…

The study investigated the relationships of adult learners' personal abilities and attributes with academic success in two technical design programs having different instructional objectives. (AG)

Since continuing education students have their own set of characteristics, visual presentations used to instruct them should be reexamined. Six suggestions for improving the content, impact, and effectiveness of teacher-prepared slide presentations are offered. (AG)

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE CHALLENGED TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MATURE WOMEN. NEARLY 29 MILLION WOMEN ARE IN THE LABOR FORCE, MORE THAN TWICE AS MANY AS IN THE YEARS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE WORLD WAR II. IN 1966, THEY REPRESENTED 37 PERCENT OF ALL WORKERS IN PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND KINDRED OCCUPATIONS COMPARED WITH 45…

This student workbook is designed to help Micronesian adults learn everyday English. Its ten chapters move from simple one-word picture labeling to more abstract ideas in a spiraled fashion, reiterating the essential elements of the English language in different, more complicated ways. Subjects covered include names for everyday objects and…

This report presents the background papers and evaluation of a workshop on college personnel services for the adult. Tests found particularly useful with adults are discussed in the following categories: (1) admissions, (2) placement, (3) remedial, (4) vocational-educational planning, and (5) creativity or innovation. A review of financial aid…

THIS STUDY DEFINED A MATURE WOMAN AS BEING 25 YEARS OLD OR OLDER OR MARRIED. DATA WERE COLLECTED ON 225 MATURE WOMEN ATTENDING RIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGE DURING THE 1964 SPRING SEMESTER, INCLUDING DATE OF BIRTH, MARITAL STATUS, ACADEMIC SUCCESS, TEST SCORES, GRADE POINT AVERAGE, UNITS OF STUDY, MAJOR, AND SCHOOLS OF TRANSFER. A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS SENT…

This paper describes a "scaffolding" methodology for teaching academic literacy that has achieved outstanding success with Indigenous adults returning to formal study at the Koori Centre, University of Sydney. The paper begins by outlining the background to the Koori Centre program and the literacy needs of Indigenous students. We then…

Proposes an approach to French language instruction for adults which relies on materials of a political nature. (AM)

As adult farmers have to leave their work to come to class, the instructor must motivate himself to see that their time is not wasted. The author presents techniques for teaching the diverse nature of these adult students using factual information on various subjects from different angles, either in the classroom or on the farm. (MF)

UTD created a special college (College IX, nicknamed Maturity College) to deal individually with older students. Its purpose was to create an atmosphere conducive to the integration of older students into the academic, extracurricular, cocurricular, and social life of the university. A Bachelor of General Studies program was also developed.…

A conference was held at Farleigh Dickinson University to educate the faculty, professional staff, and administrators about the needs of adult learners. As a result, the university has begun to acknowledge this special student body and to try to meet their needs. (JOW)