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Adult Participation in Education and Training

出版	Scottish Council for Research in Education, 1988
ISBN	09478332699780947833268
URL	http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=E_IDAQAAIAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api

註釋Interviews with 1,826 adults in Scotland sought to determine their attitudes toward returning to education and training, purposes of and factors affecting participation, and future demand for education. Findings included the following: (1) 42% had returned to education and training, almost half to courses lasting 6 or more months; (2) almost three-quarters of managerial/professional persons had participated, but 77% of semi/unskilled workers had not; (3) reasons for nonparticipation included lack of interest/time, family responsibilities, and lack of job relevance; (4) job relatedness, improved qualifications, and personal satisfaction were reasons for participation; and (5) lack of interest in participation may stem from negative school experiences. Conclusions and recommendations included the following: (1) more efforts to encourage participation of semi/unskilled workers and adults under 35 are needed; (2) the utility and benefits of education and training and their distinction from prior school experiences should be stressed; (3) additional services such as day care should be provided; (4) distance learning opportunities and the diversity of adult education courses should be advertised; and (5) a wide variety of part-time and evening courses should be offered. (The survey questionnaire, weighted and unweighted sample profile, and 24 references are included.) (YLB)