Alternatives for Lifelong Learning in Minnesota [microform] : The Nonformal Educational Sector. Final Report
- Bib ID:
- 5343582
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Minnesota State Planning Agency, St. Paul
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977
- 333 p.
- Summary:
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A study was conducted in a single four-county region in Minnesota to determine the nature and extent of nonformal education, or educational programs designed for people who have completed secondary education (or who are beyond the compulsory school age) and which are offered by any institution or agency outside the traditional postsecondary institutional sector (business, citizens associations, government agencies, labor unions, mass media, professional organizations, private social agencies, community education programs). Data relative to 1974-75 was collected only for those education activities which were of three hours or longer, and which had as their goals occupational and career advancement or intellectual and interpersonal development. Data was collected by on-site visits and through background research. Implications of the study revealed that (1) living in a rural area constitutes a barrier to continuing education; (2) a greater proportion of learning experiences are available in occupationally related fields than in personal development and basic education areas; (3) more inservice training opportunities are available in professional or managerial areas than in other types of jobs; (4) many providers in the nonformal sector maintain mutual communication and planning relationships; and (5) most providers reported a need for information and assistance relative to a more complete network of all educational providers, staff training in instructional methods, decision making concerning programs, and implementation of continuing education activities. This report of the study presents information according to two schemes: by the nature of the content of educational offerings provided and by the nature of the provider. An essay on nonformal education and a brief demographic sketch of the region studied are also included. (SH)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Best copy available.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Adult Basic Education
- Agencies
- Area Studies
- Business
- Civics
- Community Organizations
- Demography
- Educational Research
- Enrollment
- General Education
- Health Education
- Individual Development
- Inservice Education
- Job Training
- Lifelong Learning
- Local Government
- Nonformal Education
- Postsecondary Education
- Private Agencies
- Program Descriptions
- Public Agencies
- Public Schools
- Religious Organizations
- Rural Areas
- Social Agencies
- State Agencies
- Minnesota
- Other authors/contributors:
- Minnesota State Planning Agency, St. Paul
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2047 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1977
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