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Natale, Samuel M., Ed.; Fenton, Mark B., Ed. – 1997
The 19 papers in this volume explore value conflicts in all professions. "Worlds in Collision: Value Conflicts in the Training of Professionals" (Samuel M. Natale, William G. O'Neill, Tara M. Madden) introduces the papers and explores what is meant by values, ethics, and conflict. The papers are as follows: "Values and Conflicts in School-Based…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration Education, Competency Based Education, Conflict
Kett, Joseph F. – 1994
This book traces the history of adult and continuing education in the United States from 1750 through 1990. The following topics are among those examined in the book's 12 chapters: literature, philosophy, and self-education in the 18th century; uses of knowledge in the antebellum period (law and learning, piety and learning, commerce and culture);…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Community Colleges
Natale, Samuel M., Ed.; Fenton, Mark B., Ed. – 1997
This volume contains 19 papers that explore value conflicts in all professions: "Changing Student Teacher Values with Respect to Business and Industry" (Ralph P. Williams, Elizabeth J. Foster); "Admissions Processes into Canadian Master of Social Work Programs in the 1990s" (John R. Graham, Beatrice Traub-Werner); "Organizational Paradigms and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration Education, Competency Based Education, Conflict
Natale, Samuel M., Ed.; Fenton, Mark B., Ed. – 1997
This volume contains 21 papers that explore value conflicts in all professions: "Ethics and the Development of Work: The Central Maintenance Computer Case" (Harry Hummels); "Too Many Cooks Spoil the Stew--Ethical Preparation of Interdisciplinary Professionals" (Vincent F. Maher); "Value Conflict in 'Competence-Based' Training Incentives" (John…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration Education, Competency Based Education, Conflict
Rieff, Philip, Ed.; Finkle, Isaac, Ed. – 1977
This reader, which contains 135 primary source readings about morality, is one of several college-level instructional materials developed to supplement a nationwide newspaper course on moral issues in contemporary society. The authors represent a diverse group including theologians, psychologists, politicians, professional athletes, lawyers, and…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adult Education, Attitudes, Business
Skolnick, Jerome H., Ed.; And Others – 1977
This reader is one of several supplementary materials for a 15-week newspaper course about crime and justice, mainly in the United States. Six units contain 67 readings from primary sources such as journal articles, monographs, personal interviews, published letters, and government reports. The readings present personal experiences, research…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Content Area Reading, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Correctional Institutions
Halstead, Kent, Ed. – 1988
This annual bibliography includes works of the greatest interest and value to the generalist and practitioner in higher education. Selections are provided in 34 topic areas and over 100 subtopic areas. The annotations describe content with an emphasis on observations, findings, and recommendations. The subject areas fall into five categories: (1)…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Anthropology
Holford, John, Ed.; Jarvis, Peter, Ed.; Griffin, Colin, Ed. – 1998
This book contains 30 papers providing international perspectives on lifelong learning. The following papers are included: "Edgar Faure after 25 Years" (Roger Boshier); "Public Rhetoric and Public Policy" (Colin Griffin); "Lifelong Learning and the European Union" (Barry J. Hake); "Critical Perspectives and New…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Apartheid, Case Studies, Change Strategies
Marcolongo, Francis J. – 1977
The study guide for a newspaper course on moral choices in contemporary society provides overviews, definitions, and review questions to accompany the reader and related articles. Designed for independent study, the guide helps students to understand central concepts, relate various readings to a central theme, and pursue additional reading on…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adult Education, Bibliographies, Business
Prior, John, Ed. – 1994
This compilation of the knowledge and experience of 49 training and development professionals is a guide to the most important aspects of training and development (T&D), ranging from the environment in which it operates to detailed suggestions as to how it can be done. Contributors' notes appear first. Part 1 on the world of T&D contains seven…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Basic Skills
Rieff, Philip; And Others – 1977
Sixteen articles written for publication in newspapers discuss moral issues in contemporary society. The articles form the basis of a college-level course by newspaper which also includes a book of primary source readings, study guide, and source book. The course can be taken independently by individuals or in a structured class setting. The…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adult Education, Business, Content Area Reading
Hellman, Mary, Ed. – 1977
One of several supplementary materials for a newspaper course on moral choices in contemporary society, this sourcebook contains program ideas and resources to help civic leaders and educators plan programs based on the course topics. There are four sections. The first section explains how the topics can be used in planning programs, identifies…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adult Education, Business, Crime
Hensarling, Paul R.; And Others – 1983
With an emphasis on implications for public relations, this comprehensive guide covers current theory and practice in the organization and administration of special school services. Chapters are devoted to school services under categories of the office, personnel, attendance, guidance, health, maintenance, safety, food service, transportation,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Guides, Administrator Role, Adult Education