Describes a structured job search support group for adult students. The six sessions focus on what is holding you back; deciding what skills you possess; where you fit in the job market; how you uncover job openings; if a resume makes a difference; and what you can expect in an interview. (Author/KS)

The authors ask questions and raise issues for continuing education. The questions provide a perspective for looking at the future integration of education and work. Topics covered are (1) clients, (2) content, (3) modes of delivery, and (4) sources. (CH)

A University of Maryland's University College program to teach part-time faculty members how to become better instructors is described. The main goal is to make instructors more sensitive to the needs of adult learners. (MLW)

One-third of future students will earn baccalaureates intermittently rather than in four straight years. The ways in which colleges can plan for the change are discussed. Demographic realities, why patterns are changing, the emerging norm, and adapting to change are discussed. (MLW)

This study investigated the relationship between Fear of Success (FOS) and Identity Status. Two groups of women, regular college age (18-23) and adult (over 30) were interviewed and completed measures of FOS. The hypothesis that adult students would exhibit less FOS than their college age counterparts was confirmed. (DWH)

Describes a televised German language course designed for older students with little or no foreign language study. In addition, the program has also been open to high school and college students. A comparison of the proficiency achievement of these groups shows that students enrolled in the two-semester telecourse did not attain the proficiency…

Examined perceived educational benefits in 560 older persons participating in 20 New England Elderhostel programs. Level of education completed and sex emerged as significant correlates of growth. Persons of lower socioeconomic and educational status reported greater levels of learning than did those with higher levels of income and education.…

Explores differences in the prose recall of native English speakers and English as a second language learners reading in English. Meyer's content structure analysis was used to analyze the experimental reading passage and the recall paraphrases written about it. Suggests recommendations for future research and implications for reading instruction.…

This article explores the various constraints on student involvement in the process of planning adult literacy programs. It examines the cultural traits of illiteracy and the traits of continuing education professionals in order to find the limits of their effectiveness. (Author/CT)

A suggested list of categories is presented to be used in the evaluation of adult-oriented computer software. These categories include instructional range of the program, program execution time, whether or not ancillary materials are available for the software, identifying software use, self-pacing programs, performance-oriented programs, and…

Analysis of 119 questionnaires showed that adult learners preferred an eclectic theoretical approach to teaching and learning, endorsed learning by insight, and favored instruction combining lecture and discussion. These results were similar for males and females, graduates and undergraduates, and three age groups (20-40, 41-60, and 61 and older).…

Describes course-planning model for a Canadian citizenship education program, based on a workbook format especially for limited English speaking adults. The course takes into consideration three influencing factors: society, subject matter, and characteristics of learners, as it structures them into a participatory seminar format. This allows the…

Reviewed seven recent studies from three gerontological journals to examine academic performance, attitudes, and social relations in intergenerational college classes. Results confirmed the ability of older students to perform well in mixed classrooms and generally supported the concept of intergenerational classes. (JAC)

Recommendations for increasing participation of functionally illiterate adults in community education programs include decentralization of educational sites, availability of transportation and child care, and instruction stressing functional literacy and teaching reading and computation as tools for solving students' personal and social problems.…

Shares ideas for classroom activities based on use of the students' senses. The activities are especially helpful for use with students with no or minimal literacy skills. (EKN)