Discusses India's National Adult Education Programme (NAEP), which was assigned the task of developing adult education materials. Details steps taken to develop these materials and to train administrators and teachers. (JOW)

Examines the historical circumstances, prevailing from the early nineteenth century onward, under which the textbook-centered culture of Indian education developed. Discusses conditions associated with colonial rule, teachers' service conditions and professional status, the examination system, and imposition of a foreign language as they…

Discusses the use of India as a topic for teaching English as a Foreign Language and about developing an awareness of cultural diversity in Germany. Provides a critical analysis of textbooks in Germany that are beginning to offer new approaches. (Author/VWL)

This report consists of papers given at, relating to, and produced by an international seminar that emphasized sharing practical experience and analyzing conditions necessary to set up and sustain a literacy program. The first section provides an "Introduction" (James Porter) and "Background to the Seminar" (Alan Rogers).…

Proceedings of an international conference on open education cover five themes: philosophy and concept, development trends in international perspective, dichotomy of equity and quality, graduates' employment, and the management challenge. Among the 41 conference papers and authors are: "The Idea of an Open University" (Preeda…