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Smith, Ann F. V., Ed.; Strong, Gregory, Ed. – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), 2009
"Adult Language Learners: Context and Innovation" presents instructional practices that are particularly successful with adults. Adult language learners are goal oriented and direct their learning to fulfill particular needs or demands: to advance their studies, to progress up the career ladder, to follow business opportunities, to pass…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Students, Personal Autonomy, Foreign Countries
Savler, D. S.; Smith, J. C. – 1972
This book is one in the series on Aerospace Education I. It briefly reviews current knowledge of the universe, the earth and its life-supporting atmosphere, and the arrangement of celestial bodies in outer space and their physical characteristics. Chapter 1 includes a brief survey of the aerospace environment. Chapters 2 and 3 examine the…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Astronomy, Aviation Technology
Coard, E. A. – 1972
This book, one in the series on Aerospace Education I, provides a description of some of the discoveries that spacecraft have made possible and of the experience that American astronauts have had in piloting spacecraft. The basic principles behind the operation of spacecraft and their boosters are explained. Descriptions are also included on…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Astronomy, Aviation Technology
Mackin, T. E. – 1973
This is a revised text used for the Air Force ROTC program. The main part of the book centers on the discussion of the engines in an airplane. After describing the terms and concepts of power, jets, and rockets, the author describes reciprocating engines. The description of diesel engines helps to explain why these are not used in airplanes. The…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Aviation Technology, Energy
Cox, Rodney V., Jr. – 1973
This revised textbook, published for the Air Force ROTC program, contains a discussion of basic and essential understandings about air navigation. The first part of the book describes maps, air navigation charts, flight planning, and pilotage preflight. Basic differences between ground maps and air charts are described and the methods of…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Aviation Technology, Instructional Materials
Callaway, R. O.; Elmer, James D. – 1973
This is a revised textbook for use in the Air Force ROTC training program. The main theme of the book is concerned with the kinds of civil aviation facilities and many intricacies involved in their use. The first chapter traces the development of civil aviation and the formation of organizations to control aviation systems. The second chapter…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Agency Role, Airports
Mickey, V. V. – 1973
This book, one in the series on Aerospace Education I, emphasizes the two sides of aerospace--military aerospace and civilian aerospace. Chapter 1 includes a brief discussion on the organization of Air Force bases and missile sites in relation to their missions. Chapter 2 examines the community services provided by Air Force bases. The topics…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Aviation Technology, Career Opportunities
Smith, J. C. – 1973
This book is a revised publication in the series on Aerospace Education II. It describes the employment of aerospace forces, their methods of operation, and some of the weapons and equipment used in combat and combat support activities. The first chapter describes some of the national objectives and policies served by the Air Force in peace and…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, Agency Role, Aviation Technology
Hansen, Janet S., Ed.; Oster, Clinton V., Jr., Ed. – 1997
This book reports on a study of education and training for civilian aviation careers. Following an overview of the study in chapter 1, chapter 2 provides the context for the analysis by first sketching the evolution of the aviation industry, then describing the key characteristics of the current industry and its workforce. Among the issues…
Descriptors: Adults, Air Transportation, Aircraft Pilots, Aviation Education