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ERIC Number: ED248322
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1983-Dec
Pages: 80
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Participation in Kansas Noncredit Adult Education. A Survey of Seven Participant Groups. Final Report.
Oaklief, Charles R.; Oaklief, Margery M.
This project studied participation and benefits of noncredit adult education in Kansas. It was geared to determine appropriate roles for the state of Kansas in delivering educational services for adults through lifelong learning and noncredit educational programs. The population included 1,334 participants in noncredit adult learning experiences from these seven provider groups: adult basic education, business managers, vocational-technical schools, community colleges, nurses, and Cooperative Extension Pride and Non-Pride. A random sample of participants was selected from each of the seven groups and a survey was administered. The instrument was designed to determine demographic data and characteristics of the adult learning experience, along with the benefits derived from participation in noncredit adult education. Respondents replied to a 19-item benefit scale. This project report analyzes the responses by group and the following variables: sex/marital status, age, employment, education, number of learning experiences, enrollment reason, cost and length of learning experience, recognition received for completion, perceived satisfaction and strength of learning experience, opportunity to participate, relevance of benefits, and degree of personal benefit. Recommendations for program improvement, data tables, and the survey instrument are provided. (KC)
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI.; Education Commission of the States, Denver, CO.; Kansas State Board of Regents, Topeka.
Authoring Institution: Kansas State Univ., Manhattan. Dept. of Adult and Occupational Education.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Note: For a related document, see ED 246 191.