Adult education in the Western tradition goes back at least to the craft guilds of the Middle Ages; however, the adult education movement, that is, organized attempts to promote and gain support for the practice, had its origins in Canada, at least, in the late 1920s and petered out in the 1990s. Part I of this article traces the development of…

The responses of 68 out of approximately 150 adult educators in regions throughout Canada to a questionnaire regarding the importance and development of adult education in Canada are summarized. Their voting on the 14 most significant adult education programs are presented. (JB)

The author provides a personal view of the qualities and conditions that contribute to becoming a successful continuing education programer by examining the various competencies which can improve one's effectiveness and stature within the organization. (Author/BP)

Offering a brief review of resource documents, the author poses a challenge for adult educators to make the history of adult education in Canada more accessible to those who have an interest in it. Available from: Extension Division, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon S7N OWO. (Author/MW)

Adult education is facing not just indifference, but also hostility. This thesis is examined under four headings: (1) an historical perspective; (2) with respect to the institutional setting; (3) in the context of international development strategy; and (4) in light of contemporary philosophical or value debates. (Author)