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50 Years of ERIC
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Ennis, Rex – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1986
rationale for team teaching is developed and its operation is described. Tutor responses are listed, and frameworks for implementing team teaching are offered. The author suggests that team teaching be considered an appropriate arrangement in various adult education settings. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Educational Cooperation, Rotation Plans, Teaching Models
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Bell, Helen – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1986
Teaching in a cross-cultural context requires the use of culturally appropriate communication skills, an awareness of cultural relevance, and a teaching style matched to adult learning styles. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Style, Cultural Context, Cultural Pluralism
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Holderness-Roddam, Bob – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1986
Briefly defines political education, discusses why it is necessary, and clarifies its basic aims. Suggests that a hierarchy of four levels of political education exists. Canvasses three options for education delivery and closes with recommendations for education providers. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Citizen Participation, Community Information Services, Educational Strategies
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Disinger, John F.; Floyd, Donald W. – Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 1990
Activities in environmental education in the United States during the 1980s are summarized, in terms of audiences involved--formal (school), college/university, and nonformal. Discussion focuses on specific programs and materials, in summary fashion. Trends are noted, and speculative projections into the 1990s are offered. (36 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Curriculum, Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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Barron, Michael – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1990
A review of correctional education in South Australia recommended both formal and inservice training for prison educators. Training programs must be cognizant of current research on necessary qualifications, curriculum content and teaching methods, instructional models, and cognitive and moral development. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Correctional Education, Educational Research, Foreign Countries