This series on correctional recreation includes articles on: leisure therapy; treatment teams; rehabilitation; legislation; vocational implications of leisure; and women's correctional recreation services. (CJ)

Presents the child development section of a project to provide adult educators with a tool for measuring the proficiency of experienced homemakers of either sex who seek high school credit in home economics or diplomas by demonstrated competence in the adult performance level program. (MF)

Presents the consumer education section of a project to provide adult educators with a tool for measuring the proficiency of experienced homemakers of either sex who seek high school credit in home economics or diplomas by demonstrated competence in the adult performance level program. (MF)

This is a discussion of the educational opportunities for the economically disadvantaged rural populations of Third World Nations. Emphasized is the need for broadening the educational base for the small farm in order to involve members of rural communities in rural progress. (Author/SA)

Describes a new approach to adult learning: a teaching process which uses competency-based, individualized instructional materials regardless of the level of the student. Discusses business/school cooperation, the manager/teacher's role, and the teacher training program. (CT)

Suggests alternative support sources and marketing techniques for school districts whose adult education budgets were slashed by California's property tax cutting initiative, Proposition 13. (SJL)

The prime purpose of Nigeria's non-formal education programs is to prepare people for wage employment or for self-employment; some upgrade the skills of those already employed. The programs' potentials vary; most are heavily dependent upon inconsistent foreign support. A Nigerian tradition, non-formal education is viable but not a panacea.…

Discusses three urgent and existing needs in society which require educational action by the community college in concert with other community-based education and training institutions: to maintain a level of adult proficiency, to broaden understanding of critical issues, and to improve social means for the transition of youth to adulthood. (JG)

Describes distance education programs in Finland. Topics discussed include adult education and the development of vocational education; correspondence courses; the use of communications technology; distance education at universities; cooperative organization; the use of media; research activity; and international cooperation. (LRW)

The vocational rehabilitation system has been largely unsuccessful in improving the lives and employability of the disabled. Proposes replacing public agencies with a more competitive voucher system of services for the disabled. This would empower the disabled to choose their own providers and to cull poor services from good. (CJS)

Presents the history of prison education in the state of Utah from its beginning in 1853 at a territorial prison. Includes stories from "The Penwiper," a paper published in the 1930s by students of an English class of the Utah State Prison School. Describes Utah's current philosophy on inmate education and the present status of its…

This document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report "'A Huge Learning Curve': TAFE Practitioners' Ways of Working with Private Enterprises," and is an added resource of appendices for further information. Included are: (1) Literature review; (2) Interview schedules; (3) Six case studies; (4) Tables of…

Policy initiatives such as user choice and training packages have been significant contributors in the move towards a more industry-driven vocational education and training (VET) system. An important consequence of this shift has been greater pressure on industries to provide opportunities for training in the workplace, and a reclaiming of the…

This book is designed to help individuals be aware of how much mathematics is used at work. It is designed to help trainers decide what to do if workers need help to improve their mathematics skills. An introduction looks at mathematics as it is used at work by discussing how it is used on the job. The book discusses the problems for workers with…

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