Describes an adult education program run by volunteers in northern Ohio. (MD)

This paper deals with specific characteristics of elders,1 bearing in mind both their cognitive and their non-cognitive aspects. Regarding their way of learning, the paper refers to basic principles for this group of people: active learning, situational analysis, their experience, awareness that they have--and need--specific time and rhythm for…

Author and book title recognition tests have been used extensively in reading-related research with both children and adults. The present paper reports the development of a book title and author recognition test and data from a UK sample of adults. Higher scores were obtained on the Author test than on the Title test. It is suggested that the…

Wichita, incorporated in 1870 as a village, is the largest city in Kansas. Its population has increased continually. During the 1970s and 1980s, there was a huge influx of refugees into Wichita. In this article, the author discusses the growth of adult basic education in Wichita and relates stories of several adult basic education students.…

Beyond 3Rs to learning within political action to functional literacy to life skills, the discourse on adult literacy has primarily been defined by civil society organizations. This article presents thoughts on adult literacy programs coming from educators and advocates and the underlying dilemmas of autonomy and collaboration with government for…

"Making Sense of Decoding and Spelling: An Adult Reading Course of Study" is an evidence-based course of study designed to teach adult learners to decode and spell words more accurately and fluently. It is designed to be used as one component of a comprehensive adult reading course. The target population for the course is adult basic education…

In the belief that photography clubs are effective tools in continuing education, the author cites reasons for their organization, describes how they can be organized, suggests activities, and lists the type of facilities and equipment needed. (AG)

Adult education in a college established for working people is described. (DB)

Adult education programs in Latin America have been less than successful because they have been planned on too limited a basis. They must be given higher priority and more systematic planning. (MF)

The author presents a number of innovative adult education projects which are being developed despite reduced budgets. These include the use of volunteers in language teaching, training for part-time teachers through a self-running staff development program, new course models, and a television program on entrepreneurship. (CT)

Institutional performance was a topic given considerable attention by the Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Florida's Community College System responded to the challenge by committing to increase performance-based funding allocations from less than 2% to 5% of total state appropriations. Results of the analysis indicated that…

Intended to update the 1954 benchmark study, "Adult Education Activities in Public Libraries" by Helen Lyman, this 152-page bibliography of adult services literature lists journal articles, books, dissertations, and government documents alphabetically by author, or, if no author is given, by title. The subject index provided is organized…

The expanded adult education program at Malvern Hills College incorporates many of the Russell Report recommendations. (AG)

The directory of educational opportunities has been prepared for counselors of adults in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is intended not only for counselors in educational institutions but also for those working with adults in social and other agencies. The directory is designed to provide enough information so that adults who inquire about…

Subject Titles include: Bibliographies, Reviews; Directories, Inventories; Innovation; Technology; Adult, Continuing Education; Credit By Examination and Guidance; Miscellaneous; External Degree Programs. (NF)