Despite an emphasis in government strategy on the provision of later life learning, little is known about the experiences of older people in their pursuit of such opportunities. This paper explores the extent to which middle-class retirees' learning needs are catered for in Northern Ireland. Data from semi-structured interviews suggest that the…

This paper indicates the failure of our society to educate its citizens in the "worthy" use of retirement leisure. It contends that educated retirees should be offered an opportunity to function in creative, dignified and self-directed roles on university campuses. (Author)

Article discussed courses designed for those who have retired and who have involvement with the social and psychological changes that are part of aging. (RK)

Contending that both work and leisure--within the individual's life and within society--may be perceived as functioning together in an abstract symbiotic or syndetic relationship, the author focuses on leisure time after retirement and the role adult education can play in solving related problems. (WL)

Many senior citizens 75 to 83 years old (the fastest growing segment of our society) are attracted to the visual arts. Unfortunately, the visual arts and those who teach them are not ready for this new generation. Art teachers must prepare themselves to work with this group. Needs are discussed. (RM)

Discusses philosophical and theoretical aims of preretirement education and outlines steps in a comprehensive approach to curriculum development and course design for this form of recurrent education. (SK)

Several national trends are converging to impact adult education today. First, the increasing presence of adults in higher education is accentuated by the expansive Baby Boom generation who are demanding greater access to the higher education system in the United States. Second, regarding workforce and economic development in the 21st century,…

The paper's approach is sociological; its thesis is that preretirement education at this time constitutes resocialization of the aging individual carried on in a relatively primitive fashion. The scarcity of pertinent research is handicapping, and the author points out areas where research is most needed. (AJ)

Ninety-two community colleges in California were questioned to determine their current offerings as they relate to retired persons and their educational needs. Two-thousand retired persons in California were delivered questionnaires for their response. The questionnaire was designed to determine the basic characteristics of retired persons and…

Discusses various aspects of workers' education: its relation to adult education, its social purpose, who carries it out, its intended audience, its participants, and its orientation. (CT)

Retirement is a phenomenon of contemporary, industrialized nations. Retirement, which may be either voluntary or forced, generally refers to that phase in life when full-time, paid employment ceases. Depending on individual circumstances, it may be viewed as either a positive or negative event. Retirement planning and preparation are key factors…

This report summarizes the papers and discussions of a conference on education of older people. The conference had the following objectives: (1) to highlight examples of good practice in education and training for older people; (2) to encourage interprofessional contact and cooperation; and (3) to strengthen international networks in order to…

Study of older people focuses on communication with retired people, the finding that there were considerable differences between normal college-age population and the aged population, and a series of recommendations for planning programs for the aged. (Author/RK)

Education has uses in every stage of the life cycle. Effective adult education should focus on two aspects--the instrumental and the expressive. Education after age 60 drops off but, in the future, participation in continuing education by people over 60 will increase. (Author)