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Berry, Arthur O. – 1978
A project was designed to develop a system that would prepare adult vocational instructors to design, develop, and implement competency-based programs for their students. Additional objectives included identifying occupational competencies, developing and field testing vocational materials, and evaluating participating instructors' teaching…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Competency Based Education, Competency Based Teacher Education, Curriculum Development
Penland, Patrick R. – 1978
A national study investigated the self-learning patterns of adult individuals who employ a wide range of community resources and materials for independent learning projects. The models from which the hypotheses, the interview instrument, and the response analyses were taken included previous survey research about independent learning as well as…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adults, Community Education
Coyle, John A., Jr. – 1981
This Rate Training Manual and Nonresident Career Course (RTM/NRCC) form a self-study package that will enable Aviation Electrician's (AE) Mates to help themselves fulfill the requirements of their rating. Designed for individual study and not formal classroom instruction, the RTM provides subject matter that relates directly to the occupational…
Descriptors: Aviation Mechanics, Aviation Technology, Aviation Vocabulary, Course Content
Stanford, B. K.; And Others – 1980
Distance education--adult independent study by correspondence--is provided in South Australia by the Open College of Further Education. The Open College provides mainly postsecondary continuing vocational education and technical training, often leading to certificates or diplomas. In addition, the Open College has links with institutions of higher…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adult Students, College Curriculum
Centre for Information on Language Teaching, London (England). – 1976
This annotated bibliography describes materials for beginners over the age of about sixteen or for learners who will be teaching themselves. Materials presented in more than one medium are listed together with conventional course books in alphabetical order of author or editor, with a coded classification indicating their suitability by age and…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiotape Recordings, Audiovisual Aids
Gurley, Jay
This study attempted to determine the comparative effects of alternative instructional methods on the achievement of selected community college students. The study divided 175 students enrolled in a developmental writing course into experimental and control groups. Experimental students were separated into two sub-groups: those involved in…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Style, Community Colleges, Conventional Instruction
ERICKSON, HERMAN – 1966
IN AN ATTEMPT TO EVALUATE THE INFLUENCE OF ADULT EDUCATION ON SWEDISH POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND ON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, INFORMATION WAS GATHERED ON THE EDUCATION OF POLITICAL AND LABOR LEADERS. AMONG MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, 66 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL, 79 PERCENT OF THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS, 87 PERCENT OF AGRARIANS, 41…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Correspondence Study, Democratic Values, Discussion Groups
MAHLER, T.W.; MILLER, H. MAX – 1967
AS PART OF AN ADULT LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM (BASIC ISSUES OF MAN), AN EVALUATION WAS MADE TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINATIONS OF TELEVISION, FILMS, WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND GROUP DISCUSSION IN EDUCATIONAL SITUATIONS INVOLVING EXPOSURE TO THE MEDIA ALONE OR IN GROUPS, THE AIM OF THE PROGRAM BEING TO BRING ABOUT ATTITUDINAL CHANGES. THE…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Attitude Change, Discussion Groups
LOEWENBERG, BERT J. – 1966
GRANTS FROM THE CARNEGIE CORPORATION HAVE ENABLED SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY STUDIES TO ESTABLISH A FLEXIBLE PROGRAM FOR WOMEN WHO WISH TO STUDY PART TIME TOWARD UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES AFTER BEING OUT OF SCHOOL FOR SEVERAL YEARS. PARTICIPANTS ARE CHOSEN BY INTERVIEW AFTER COMPLETING AN…
Descriptors: Community Study, Degrees (Academic), Dropouts, Enrollment
MORNINGSTAR, NED – 1965
THIS REPORT IS A DOCUMENTATION OF THE EFFORTS OF THE STAFF OF THE ASPEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ASPEN, COLORADO, TO INDIVIDUALIZE THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM IN GRADES K-6. INVOLVED IN THIS WERE APPROXIMATELY 450 STUDENTS AND A STAFF OF 13 TEACHERS. THE INDIVIDUALIZATION OF INSTRUCTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE MODIFICATION OF THE TEACHING-LEARNING…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Continuous Progress Plan, Elementary Schools, Evaluation
Conner, Maurice W., Ed.; And Others – 1980
The following essays are presented on the theme of exploring new areas in foreign language education: (1) "Between the Promised Land and the Woozles: Working the Frontier of Articulation," by L. Bosworth and others; (2) "The Exploratory Course: College Students in Elementary Schools," by K. Hardy and D. McAlpine; (3) "Women's Studies and Foreign…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Second Language Programs, Concept Formation, Creative Expression
Hatch, Winslow R., Comp.; Richards, Alice L., Comp. – 1965
Summaries of studies or experiments dealing with some aspect of independent study are compiled in this report. The papers include: (1) "The Future of Self-Directed Study," by Howard E. Gruber; (2) "Freshman Seminars at Harvard," by Eric W. Shaw; (3) "Independent Study in Honors Programs," by Philip I. Mitterling; (4)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Bibliographies, College Students, Competency Based Education
Finn, Peter; And Others – 1977
One of a series of eleven curriculum manuals which cover the four transportation topics of public transportation, transportation and the environment, transportation safety, and bicycles for elementary, secondary, and adult levels, this manual covers the public transportation topic for grades 9-12. It contains forty-nine learning activities grouped…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Environmental Education, Group Activities, High Schools
Wolff, Peter; And Others – 1977
One of a series of eleven curriculum manuals which cover the four transportation topics of public transportation, transportation and the environment, transportation safety, and bicycles for elementary, secondary, and adult levels, this manual covers the transportation safety topic for grades 6-9. The manual contains forty-seven learning activities…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Group Activities, Independent Study
Finn, Peter; And Others – 1977
One of a series of eleven curriculum manuals which cover the four transportation topics of public transportation, transportation and the environment, transportation safety, and bicycles for elementary, secondary, and adult levels, this manual covers the transportation and the environment topic for grades 9-12. It contains forty-four learning…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Curriculum Guides, Environmental Education, Group Activities