After 1880, the Upstate of South Carolina found itself in the midst of a textile boom. As families migrated from the mountains and failing farms to find employment in one of the many textile mills, relations re-established roots within the confines of the company-owned mill village. Paternalism, the absence of child labor laws, and the lack of…

This study focuses on the transformation of pro-Beijing labour education in the socio-political context of Hong Kong. It explores the reasons that Hong Kong pro-Beijing educators initiated Workers' Night Schools for adults; the organisation of schools in many locales and the transformation of labour education that workers received in these…

Traces the historical development of trends in relation to the division of subjects; differences in the instructional programmes of urban and rural institutes; and the problems of instructional programmes. Charts. (RB)

The creation in London of single-sex institutes for the education of women offered increased educational opportunities but did not widen their horizons. For working class women, educational policy regarding these institutes tended to support their domestic roles. (SK)

Describes the multi-purpose activities of Nelson and Colne College of Further Education in England. (MB)

Originally intended especially for the working class, Folk Schools have developed themselves into State supported institutions offering their services to all population groups. Article discusses historical background, character and tasks of the institution as well as future plans. (RB)

This book contains information on the educational opportunities available for adult learners in the diverse programs of the Chicago Public Schools. The programs are available to Chicago residents over 16 years of age who are not enrolled in regular day elementary or high school programs. The services of the Department of Education Extension of the…

Presents information about adult education programs in Romania. Discusses general education and vocational training (evening programs, secondary school classes, extramural education courses), improving vocational and professional capabilities, cultural-scientific mass education, and other educational programs. (CT)

Beginning with a brief survey of the national system, this work covers provisions since 1945 for adult education in Hungary. Educational objectives and other theoretical aspects of adult education in Hungarian society are described, together with the eight year elementary program, technical and vocational adult schools, general and professional…

This annotated bibliography of University of British Columbia research relating to adult education lists 232 items, including 32 abstracts of theses and dissertations. Seven British Columbia Area Survey reports are noted, followed by 13 special departmental studies and an adult education dissertation, 18 M.A. theses, four M.Ed. (Adult Education)…

The 1977-78 Adult Continuing Education Survey provided demographic and educational data on three populations served by Vocational, Technical and Adult Education (VTAE) District One: users (1,658), non-users (880), and past users (480). Study participants responded to group specific questionnaires designed to elicit information on sex, age,…

This annotated bibliography aims at bringing together most of the English-language materials on adult education in Continental Europe published during the 25 years since the end of the Second World War. In accord with the variety of concepts and differences of opinion on definitions of what does or does not constitute adult education, which abound…

During the 1930s in Canada, the senior levels of government and local agencies initiated educational programs to help people cope with the distress and demoralization resulting from the depression. Programs originated in eleven major areas: technical-vocational education, night schools, relief camps, educational relief measures outside camps, self…