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Download full textSlater, Marsha; Allsman, Ava; Savage, Ron; Havens, Lani; Blohm, Judee; Raftery, Kate – 2002
This document, which was developed to assist Peace Corps volunteers and those responsible for training them, presents an introductory booklet and six toolkits for use in the training provided to and by volunteers involved in community development. All the materials emphasize long-term participatory approaches to sustainable development and a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Case Studies
Golebiowski, Zofia, Ed.; Borland, Helen, Ed. – 1997
These selected papers from the First Conference on Tertiary Literacy focus on communication across differences of culture and discipline in Australian universities. Many of the papers have resulted from cooperation between applied linguists and specialist lecturers and describe cooperative models of literacy education based on interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Discourse, Allied Health Occupations Education, Communication Skills
Smith, Chris Selby, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 17 case studies and other papers on the impact of research and development on decision making in Australia's vocational education and training (VET), technical and further education (TAFE), and adult and community education (ACE) sectors. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (Chris Selby Smith);…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Case Studies, Community Education
Semmens, Bob, Ed.; Cook, Sandy, Ed. – 1998
This document contains 19 papers presented at an international forum on education in penal systems. The following papers are included: "Burning" (Craig W.J. Minogue); "The Acquisition of Cognitive Skills as a Means of Recidivism Reduction: A Former Prisoner's Perspective" (Trevor Darryl Doherty); "CEA (Correctional…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adolescents, Adult Education, Adult Programs
Berrien, Marcia T. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1964
This bulletin presents a study of the development of education in New Zealand. Chapter I, Historical Development of Education, covers the growth of education since 1877. Chapter II, Educational Administration and Finance provides details on the Act of 1877; the organization, functions and responsibilities of the Department of Education; and the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Governance, Boards of Education
Birch, Elisa-Rose; Kenyon, Peter; Koshy, Paul; Wills-Johnson, Nick – 2003
The social and economic impacts of adult and community education (ACE) in Australia were examined in an exploratory study. A provider survey that was sent to approximately 1,900 ACE providers elicited 315 responses (response rate, approximately 17%), and a student survey that was sent to 4,000 ACE students generated 400 responses (response rate,…
Descriptors: Aboriginal Australians, Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators
Phan, Oanh – 2001
The participation of women in vocational education and training (VET) in Australia in 1996-1999 was examined. Data for the analysis were obtained from annual national VET data collections and relevant reports. The analysis focused on the following areas: general trends, fields of study, qualifications, areas of learning, module outcomes,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Course Selection (Students), Credits
Hautecoeur, Jean-Paul, Ed. – 2002
This document contains 18 essays that developed out of a study in which 16 researchers from 10 countries in the Western and Arab worlds examined adult education and how an ecological approach to education focusing on cultural traditions and natural environments can be more useful than education in specialized institutions. The following papers are…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning
Lo Bianco, Joseph; Freebody, Peter – 1997
This book, which is intended to inform Australia's education community about various aspects of the national literacy debate and the policy development process, reviews the literature on literacy teaching in secondary and postsecondary education and the workplace and describes the sociocultural and educational context for development of literacy…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Bilingual Education, Catholic Schools
Kilpatrick, Sue; Allen, Kim – 2001
The factors influencing demand for vocational education and training (VET) courses in Australia by individuals, enterprises, industries, communities, and regions were examined through a review of Australian and selected international research. The following were among the key findings: (1) current definitions of "industry" may not be…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Educational Demand, Educational Environment
Lee, Carolyn S., Comp.; Jennings, Mark B., Comp.; Mayo, Linda P., Comp.; Young, Debra A., Comp. – 1998
This document, which is intended for teachers, program directors, researchers, businesspeople, and students, is an annotated bibliography of more than 600 programs and resources that were developed with funds from the Office of Vocational and Adult Education in fiscal years 1987-1998. The document is divided into two parts. Part 1 is a summary of…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy
Jung, Ingrid, Ed.; King, Linda, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 19 papers on gender, innovation, and education in Latin America. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (Ingrid Jung); "Reflections on the Gender Perspective in Experiences of Non-Formal Education with Women" (Lilian Celiberti); "Gender and Innovation" (Graciela Messina);…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Community Development
EFF Voice, 2002
This newsletter reports on the activities of Equipped for the Future (EFF), which is a National Institute for Literacy initiative. EFF helps Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients build the skills needed to balance work and home and make a successful transition to work. The article "EFF Frames Family Literacy Programs"…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, American Indians
Every, Anne; Young, Metta – 2002
The issues of language, literacy, and numeracy (LL&N) in Aboriginal health worker (AHW) training in Australia were explored to determine how these issues interrelate, overlap, and influence the types of literacy practices required in indigenous contexts. Data were collected through two workshops and formal and informal discussions with a…
Descriptors: Aboriginal Australians, Academic Standards, Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators
Sublett, Roger H., Ed. – 2001
This document presents the personal narratives of 19 participants in the National Fellowship/Leadership program. In their narratives, the Kellogg fellows recount their experiences developing leadership knowledge, skills, and competencies while addressing human, societal, and community issues. The following papers are included: "Preface"…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Alzheimers Disease, Blacks, Caregivers
