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Direct linkAltman, Yochanan; Baruch, Yehuda; Zoghbi Manrique-de-Lara, Pablo; Viera Armas, Maria Mercedes – Studies in Higher Education, 2020
The purpose of this paper is to find out what academics do when approaching retirement, and why; as well as to reflect on the process and consequences of reaching a retirement decision -- for themselves, the university system, and the wider community. Our study concentrates on baby boomers, as this large cohort starts to retire or become eligible…
Descriptors: Baby Boomers, Generational Differences, College Faculty, Career Development
Huang, Chin-Shan – Educational Gerontology, 2006
The idea of the University of the Third Age (U3A) in the UK was originated from France. However, the British formed their own model of U3As, which is different from that of French U3As. What are the reasons that the British U3As developed in a different way? The purpose of this article is to interpret and criticize in-depth the reasons why British…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Academic Standards, Local Government, Universities
Peer reviewedRadcliffe, David, Ed. – Educational Gerontology, 1984
Discusses education for older people in France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Israel and Norway. Issues include the effects of social and technological change on educational programs and the need for continued personal development. Also discusses the value of life histories as culture bearers. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Opportunities
Clennell, Stephanie, Ed. – 1990
A survey of older students received responses from 4,461 people aged 60 or over in four European countries: United Kingdom, West Germany, France, and Belgium. The questionnaire had three sections: students' background; information on study methods, time spent, organization of work, and use of study aids; and Approaches to Study Inventory (ASI).…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Developed Nations, Educational Gerontology
Download full textPeterson, Richard E. – 1980
This executive summary sets forth the findings from a study of adult education opportunities and policies in industrialized countries. Focus of the project is on programs for workers, older persons, women entering the labor force, parents, and undereducated adults in nine countries, including Australia, Canada, Denmark, the Federal Republic of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adults, Comparative Analysis
McIntosh, Steven; Steedman, Hilary – 2000
In order to develop conclusions about future policy aimed at addressing the challenge of workers at risk because of low skills, the NEWSKILLS project combined scientific analysis with consultation with social partner representatives, policy analysis, and field work in firms. Population proportions in International Standard Classification of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, At Risk Persons, Basic Skills
