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Gilliland, J. Richard – Community, Technical, and Junior College Journal, 1986
Compares Danish folkhighschools and American community colleges. Considers characteristics of folkhighschools, including open door policies, a broad range of social strata and ages in the student body, absence of formal diplomas and examinations, and curricula based on cultural/social problems. Describes several folkhighschools. Stresses the value…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Foreign Countries, International Educational Exchange
Peer reviewedPhillips, Herbert E. – Community and Junior College Journal, 1978
Describes educational systems in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, touching on tuition costs, adult education programs, vocational education programs, folk universities, admission standards, certificate of completion, radio and television courses, study circles, no-grade system, and the international folk college. (TP)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Colleges, Comparative Education
Download full textBartholomeus, Yvonne, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This book contains the following papers about considerations in developing joint European quality norms for vocational guidance: "Joint Quality Norms in Guidance"; "Careers Guidance in the Information Society" (Frans Meijers); "The Changing Nature of Guidance" (J. Chamberlain); "Quality with Policy: Beyond…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Career Education, Career Guidance, Case Studies
