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Year	The 1980s
1980	Reading and related problems encountered by black tertiary students Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 1980 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1980. Reading and related problems encountered by black tertiary students. Homo legens, Volume 1 Number 1, pp. 28-43 Description: One of the first studies that looked at the reading skills and visual 'literacy' of black tertiary students in South Africa Keywords: reading, literacy, visual literacy, study skills, universities, colleges
	Conference on the role of the university in continuing and adult education held at University of Cape Town - July 1980
	Community Education and Research Project Author: Centre for Extra-Mural Studies Date: 1980 Reference: Centre for Extra-Mural Studies. 1980. Community Education and Research Project. Paper presented at the Conference on the role of the university in continuing and adult education held at University of Cape Town in July 1980 Description: Paper from the first adult education conference of the 1980s that indicates many of the concerns that would inform adult education developments during this decade. Keywords: adult education, universities, community, conferences, extra-mural studies, projects, research
	Continuing education: a way forward Author: Morphet, A.R. Date: 1980 Reference: Morphet, A.R. 1980. Continuing education: a way forward. Paper presented at the Conference on the role of the university in continuing and adult education held at University of Cape Town in July 1980 Description: Paper from the first adult education conference of the 1980s that looks at many of the concerns that would inform adult and continuing education developments during this decade. Also provides an indication of who the other speakers at the conference were. Keywords: adult education, conferences, continuing education, universities, community, conferences
	Options open to Southern African universities in continuing education Author: Tobias, R.M. Date: 1980 Reference: Tobias, R.M. 1980. Options open to Southern African universities in continuing education. Paper presented at the Conference on the role of the university in continuing and adult education held at University of Cape Town in July 1980 Description: Paper from the first adult education conference of the 1980s that looks at the role of universities in providing continuing education, whether professional, compensatory or popular in orientation. Some suggestions are made on the way forward for South African universities. Keywords: adult education, conferences, continuing education, universities, community, conferences, professional education, compensatory education
	Turner paper on Continuing Education Author: Turner, J.D. Date: 1980 Reference: Turner, J.D. 1980. Turner paper on Continuing Education. Paper presented at the Conference on the role of the university in continuing and adult education held at University of Cape Town in July 1980 Description: Provides a substantial study of adult and continuing education at Mancester University, other United Kingdom universities and globally. He argues that universities have a responsibility to provide continuing education and South African universities should train adult educators and community workers. Keywords: adult education, conferences, continuing education, universities, community, conferences, history
	Inaugural Meeting of the Urban Foundation Education Consultation Group Author: Urban Foundation Date: 19800513 Reference: Urban Foundation. 1980. Inaugural Meeting of the Urban Foundation Education Consultation Group. Durban: Urban Foundation Description: A first meeting of what would become a major policy development initiative for education and adult and non-formal education Keywords: adult education, continuing education, non-formal education, history
	Revised schedule of meetings of the Urban Foundation Education Group Author: Urban Foundation Date: 19801128 Reference: Urban Foundation. 1980. Revised schedule of meetings of the Education Group. Durban: Urban Foundation Description: Schedule of meetings for this major policy development initiative for education and adult and non-formal education Keywords: adult education, continuing education, non-formal education, history
	University Teachers Association of South Africa (UTASA) Conference Beyond teaching and research
	Community Projects: an educational opportunity for universities Author: Boaden, B.G. Date: 198007 Reference: Boaden, B.G. 1980. Community Projects: an educational opportunity for universities. Paper presented at the University Teachers Association of South Africa 1980 conference on Beyond teaching and Research held in Durban on 1 to 4th July 1980 Description: Looks at the issues and principles of direct university involvement in community development projects, its benefits to the university, various approaches, and obstacles to involvement Keywords: university extension, universities, community, conferences, development, projects
	Adapting an established university Author: Hunter, A.P. Date: 19800701 Reference: Hunter, A.P. 1980. Adapting an established university. Paper presented at the University Teachers Association of South Africa 1980 conference on Beyond teaching and Research held in Durban on 1 to 4th July 1980 Description: Looks at the role of the university, particularly through community service, research, curriculum content, opening access and demographic representivity, in contributing to solving national problems Keywords: universities, community, community service, conferences, projects
	Changing the university Author: Michael, I. Date: 19800703 Reference: Michael, I. 1980. Changing the university. Paper presented at the University Teachers Association of South Africa 1980 conference on Beyond teaching and Research held in Durban on 1 to 4th July 1980 Description: Looks at need for a more vocational approach, a less rigid curriculum, the problems with overspecialization, the confusion between levels and standards, and the need for learning within the community Keywords: vocational, university extension, non-formal education, universities, community, conferences, curriculum
	Extension and development roles of a university centre for extra-mural studies Author: Millar, C.J. Date: 198007 Reference: Millar, C.J. 1980. Extension and development roles of a university centre for extra-mural studies. Paper presented at the University Teachers Association of South Africa 1980 conference on Beyond teaching and Research held in Durban on 1 to 4th July 1980 Description: Looks at the criteria that could guide extra-mural studies and extension work and projects done by universities in South Africa and how such could be resourced Keywords: adult education, continuing education, university extension, non-formal education, universities, community, conferences, history, development, projects
1981
	Curriculum innovation in adult education Author: O'Nolan, V. Sr Date: 1981? Reference: O'Nolan, V. 1981? Curriculum innovation in adult education. Paper presented at a conference on curriculum innovation Description: Paper at a conference on curriculum innovation by the Principal of the St Francis Adult Education Centre in Langa, Cape Town Keywords: adult education, vocational, curriculum
	Adult Education in Natal and KwaZulu Author: South African Institute of Race Relations Date: 19810120 Reference: South African Institute of Adult Education. 1981. Adult education in Natal and KwaZulu. Durban: South African Institute of Race Relation, Natal Coastal region Description: Study of and statistics on adult education provision in Natal and KwaZulu Keywords: adult education, provision, Natal, KwaZulu
1981-1982	Urban Foundation educational research and policy proposal documents: 1981-1982
	Urban Foundation documents - 1981 Author: Urban Foundation (unless otherwise ascribed) Date: 1981 Reference: Urban Foundation. 1981. Durban: Urban Foundation Description: Many studies of, statistics, project and policy proposals on education, adult, continuing and non-formal education provision in South Africa and particularly in Natal and KwaZulu but noting that the key output document, the Urban Foundation Design study for the provision of NFE in SA omitted which was released to study participants in October 1982 had missing chapters (which included the ones containing policy recommendations) presumably because the Urban Foundation felt they went beyond what was politically possible at that time. Keywords: adult education, non-formal education, continuing education, second language education, provision, policy, South Africa, Natal, KwaZulu, Western Cape, Eastern Cape 198? Urban Foundation Annexure3 Curriculum Innovation in Adult Education by Sister O'Nolan, St Francis AEC, Langa 1981 Urban Foundation Material (pages 27 to 55] on continuing education in South Africa 1981 Urban Foundation Survey of needs and existing agencies Pietermaritzburg (Aitchison] 1981 Urban Foundation Adult education survey 1981 Urban Foundation Contents of UF's final submission on the de Lange report Draft 1981 Urban Foundation English as Second language proposal 1981 Urban Foundation Material on levels in education (pages 2to 9) 1981 Urban Foundation Memo from Dace on future direction of English Second Language project 1981 Urban Foundation Proposal forthe management of Adult and NFE 1981 Urban Foundation recommendations in support ofthe de Lange commission report 1981 Urban Foundation Report of meeting of English as a Second Language project 1981 Urban Foundation Reports on Natal and Transvaal research 1981 Urban Foundation Schools English Language Project Project motivation 1981 Urban Foundation Second submission on the de Lange report 1981 Urban Foundation Submission on AE for inclusion in UF submission to HSRC committee 1981a Urban Foundation English Second language meeting minutes 1981b Urban Foundation English Second language meeting minutes 1981? Urban Foundation Report on meeting of English as Second language project -12 198102 Urban Foundation Morphet and Millar Continuing education throughout adulthood Extracts 198107 Urban Foundation literacy and adult education organisations 198111 Urban Foundation Communication re responseto de Lange report 19810107 Urban Foundation Agenda for discussion group meeting 19810120 SAIRR (NCR] Adult education in Natal and KwaZulu 19810124 Urban Foundation Memorandum of meeting of Durban Education Consultation Group 19810126 Urban Foundation Agenda for discussion group meeting 19810203 Urban Foundation Agenda for education discussion group 19810513 Urban Foundation Memorandum of meeting of Education group 19810514 Urban Foundation English language project 19810525 Urban Foundation Proposal for a design study into thefuture of NFE in SA 19810611 Urban Foundation Report on second meeting of Durban Education Consultation group 19810612 Urban Foundation Progress report on Durban Education Consultation Group 19810617 Urban Foundation discussion on adult and non-formal education (pages 5 to 8] 19810622 Urban Foundation Letter from Bubb to Aitchison 19810701 Urban Foundation Schools English Language Research Project 19810701 Urban Foundation Survey of existing agencies Suggested preliminary classification 19810702 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting of Education Consultation Group 19810702 Urban Foundation Report on meeting of Durban Education Consultation Group - 18 19810811 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting of UF Education projects 19810820 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting of the Education consultation group 19810820 Urban Foundation Report of meeting of Durban Education Consultation Group 19810820 Urban Foundation Report of meeting on UF Education Projects 19810917 Urban Foundation Meeting of Durban Education Consultation Group 19811014 Urban Foundation Meeting of Education Consulting group, agenda and report 19811014 Urban Foundation Memo of UF work on Continuing Education 19811016 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting of English as a Second Language 19811026 Urban Foundation English as Second language meeting with annexures and notes 19811027 Urban Foundation Invitation and documentsfor meeting on de Lange report 19811103 Urban Foundation record ofworkshop on future of NFE 19811103 Urban Foundation Report of workshop on Continuing Education Project 19811112 Urban Foundation English language Project 19811116 Urban Foundation Report of meeting of Proficiency and professional education group 19811126 Urban Foundation English as Second language meeting with annexures and notes 1982 Urban Foundation NFE in Eastern Cape region - Interim report 1982 Urban Foundation NFE in Natal and KwaZulu - Interim report Allan 1982 Urban Foundation NFE in Western Cape Region - Evans 198203 Urban Foundation Examples of pages from various reports 198203 Urban Foundation Submission on HSRC Investigation into Education (De Lange report) 198203 Urban Foundation Submission to the HSRC Investigation into Education 198204 Urban Foundation The teaching of English as a second language in KwaZulu Schools 198210 Urban Foundation Design study for the provision of NFE in SA 19820112 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting of Community Education Group 19820201 Urban Foundation Research as of 1 February 1982 19820201 Urban Foundation The category professional NFE 19820216 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting on proposed submission to the de Lange commission 19820217 Urban Foundation Agenda for meeting on first research report on NFE.pdf 19820228 Urban Foundation Community Education - description of agencies and programmes - Gulube 19820323 Urban Foundation Synopsis of investigation into NFE 198211 to 198202 19820324 Baucom covering letter for 19820330 Workshop documentation 19820326 Mackie to Lee re Investigation into NFE.pdf 19820329-0402 Urban Foundation NFE project workshop report 19820330 Urban Foundation workshop on NFE Aitchison notes 19820525 Urban Foundation NFE project meeting 19820629 UF Notice of meeting on 29 June of English Language Teaching centre 19821026 Urban Foundation Meeting of Durban Consultation Group NFE 19821209 Urban Foundation Meeting of Basic and Compensatory Education group
1982
	Workshop on Non-formal, adult, Continuing and Community Education, Stellenbosch May 1982
	The definition of terms Author: Morphet, A.R. Date: 19820503 Reference: Morphet, A.R. 1982. The definition of terms. Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education. [Unpublished paper presented at the Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education at the University of Stellensbosch] Description: Introductory paper at the "Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education " held at the University of Stellenbosch in early May 1982 Keywords: adult education, non-formal education, extra-mural studies, continuing education, community education, universities
	The role of the University in adult education: a Zimbabwean case study Author: Russell, D. Date: 1982 Reference: Russell, D. 1982. A Zimbabwean Case Study. [Unpublished paper presented at the Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education at the University of Stellensbosch] Description: Paper by the Director of the Institute of Adult education at the University of Zimbabwe at the "Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education" held at the University of Stellenbosch in May 1982 Keywords: adult education, adult literacy, adult basic education, continuing education, non-formal education, recurrent education, distance education, extension, universities, policy, research, qualifications, co-operatives
	Innovative projects in adult education: some policy assumptions Author: Millar, C.J. Date: 19820503 Reference: Millar, C.J. 1982. Innovative projects in adult education: Some Policy Assumptions. [Unpublished paper presented at the Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education at the University of Stellensbosch] Description: Paper by the Professor of Adult Education and Director of Extra-Mural Studies at the University of Cape Town at the "Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education" held at the University of Stellenbosch in May 1982 Keywords: adult education, policy, knowledge, universities, extra-mural studies
	Continuing education at the University Of Natal Author: Mackie, R.D.A. Date: 19820503 Reference: Mackie, R.D.A. 1982. Continuing education at the University of Natal.  [Unpublished paper presented at the Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education at the University of Stellensbosch]  Description: Paper by the Director of the Extra-Mural Studies and Extension Unit  of the University of Nata  at the "Workshop on non-formal, adult, continuing and community education" held at the University of Stellenbosch in May 1982 Keywords: adult education, non-formal education, extra-mural studies, continuing education, community education, universities
1983	The development of decontextualized academic thinking skills Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 19930903-05 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1993.The development of decontextualized academic thinking skills. [Paper presented at the Committee of University Principals Conference on "Teaching and learning at universities in Southern Africa" held at the University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, on 3-5 September 1983] Description: Although of main application to higher education study the paper had implications for all instruction and learning Keywords: adult education, cognition, universities
1984	Self-instructional text: a course writer's guide Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 1984 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1984. Self-instructional text: a course writer's guide. Pietermaritzburg: Centre for Adult Education, University of Natal Description: Revised version of a text first produced in 1976 providing a detailed guide to course writing. Keywords: adult education, materials, distance education
	University involvement in adult worker education Author: Morphet, A.R. Date: 198404 Reference: Morphet, A.R. 1984. University involvement in adult worker education. Rondebosch: University of Cape Town, Faculty of Education [Unpublished Master of Philosophy dissertation] Description: The dissertation examines the economic, social and cultural divisions that lie between educator and learner and challenge the theory and practice of adult worker education and which university based engagemnts in this field must take into account. It provides an historical assessment of worker education in Britain and South Africa. Keywords: adult education, worker education, community education, universities
	Extra-mural programmes and adult education at the University of Cape Town: an analyis of policy Author: Walker, D. Date: 198404 Reference: Walker, D. 1984. Extra-mural programmes and adult education at the University of Cape Town: an analyis of policy. Rondebosch: University of Cape Town, Faculty of Education [Unpublished Master of Education dissertation] Description: Examines and analyses the events associated with each of three phases in the development of policy in the Centre for Extra~Mural Studies at the University of Cape Town and notes the problem of a proper balance between the more traditional task of extra-mural programmes and the more recently acquired adult education role and also between academic acceptability and community engagement Keywords: adult education, extra-mural studies, universities
	The Urban Foundation Education Report Authors: Hofmeyr, J.M. and Swart, L.T. Date: 198408 Reference: Hofmeyr, J.M. and Swart, L.T. 1984. The Urban Foundation Education Report. Johannesburg: Education Foundation Description: A comprehensive survey based on official documents, statistics, newspaper coverage, and interviews of the current situation and anticipated future trends in South African education with sections on Education Policy, Education Management, Education Finance, the Teaching Corps, Evaluation and Accreditation, Tertiary Institutions, Pre-School Education, Education in the Rural Areas and National States, Non-Formal Education, and the Role of the Private Sector Keywords: education, non-formal education, universities, adult education, policy, provision, South Africa
1985	Informal Sector Education for Advancement Programme: Course in Race Relations Author: Informal Sector Education for Advancment Programme Date: 1985 Reference: Informal Sector Education for Advancement Programme. 1985. Course in: Race Relations. Roodepoort: Informal Sector Education for Advancment Programme Description: A comprehensive course of lectures on Race relations and includes material on the concept, psychology and sociology of 'race', prejudice, personality, class, caste, authority, conflict, the politics of division, pluralism, Keywords: informal sector, racism, class, adult education, South Africa
1986	The potential of television in the promotion of adult literacy Author: French.E. Date: 1986 Reference: French, E. 1986. The Potential of Television in the Promotion of Adult Literacy, Report Soling-10. Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council Description: A study examining the feasibility of using television to promote adult literacy and adult basic education (ABE) in South Africa, including a review of the literature on the experience abroad in using television to promote adult literacy Keywords: television, literacy, adult basic education, project, research
	Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Author: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Date: 1986 Reference: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre. 1986.Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre. Roodeport: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Description: Outline of the history, work, projects and institutes of the Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Keywords: adult education, worker education, development, community, project, research
	Ubuntu Social Development Institute prospectus Author: Ubuntu Social Development Institute Date: 198604 Reference: Ubuntu Social Development Institute. 1986.The Ubuntu Social Development Institute. Roodeport: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Description: Outline of the objectives of the Institute and the proposed strategies for developing the Institute and its programmes and curriculum in four phases over five years Keywords: adult education, worker education, development, community, project, curriculum
	Towards a community based system of education Author: SYNCOM Date: 198609 Reference: SYNCOM. 1986.Towards a community based system of education. Privatisation Position paper No. 3. Johannesburg: SYNCOM Description: Policy proposals for a new privatised South African education system Keywords: policy, community, curriculum, non-formal education
	Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986 at the Alpha Training centre, Broederstroom
	Programme. Education for Affirmation. An appraisal Author: Education for Affirmation consultation Date: 198627-28 Reference: Education for Affirmation consultation. 1986. Programme. Education for Affirmation consultation. [Programme used at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Programme Keywords: conferences, alternative education, adult education, development
	Preliminary report. Education for Affirmation consultation Author: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Date: 198627-29 Reference: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre. 1986. Preliminary Report of the Consultation on alternative education - "Education for Affirmation" An appraisal of Ubuntu Social Development Institute (USDI) Description: Report on the consultation with useful summaries of papers and discussions Keywords: conferences, alternative education, adult education, development
	Workshop questions and General Questionnaire Author: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Date: 19860827-28 Reference: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre. 1986. Workshop questions and General Questionnaire. Roodeport:n Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Description: Workshop questions and General Questionnaire and used at the consultation Keywords: conferences, research, alternative education, adult education, development
	Come let us reason together, come let us build together Author: Zabala, G. Date: 19860827 Reference: Zabala, G. 1986. Come let us reason together, come let us build together. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Consultation welcome and background to the consultation Keywords: conferences, alternative education
	Education and the development of productive forces Author: Dias, P.V. Date: 19860827 Reference: X. 2012. Education and the development of productive forces. The quest for a new relationship in theory and practice. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986 originally presented to the 11th World Congress of sociology held 18 to 23 August, New Delhi, India] Description: Essentially a research proposal to analyse the search for alternative education either as a set of reforms or changes within a system to make it more effective or a truly alternative system as a whole that favours endogenous development (that is, predominantly bottom-up development process initiated and carried out by local and regional actors, influenced and shaped by regional institutions and policy Keywords: alternative education, development, research, projects, conferences
	Ten years of educational crisis: the resonance of 1976 Author: Alexander, N. Date: 19860827 Reference: Alexander, N. 2012. Ten years of educational crisis: the resonance of 1976. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: History, theory, and analysis on the most significant consequences of the Soweto uprising of 1976 and the actions of black students, parents and teachers in the educational arena. Keywords: alternative education, class, conferences, development, history, worker education, students
	An appraisal of the People's Institute for Alternative Education Author: Molefe, E. Date: 1986 Reference: Molefe, E. 1986. An appraisal of the People's Institute for Alternative Education. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Brief look at alternative education an why it is needed Keywords: alternative education, projects
	Curriculum design for adult learning in developing countries - a critical appraisal and alternative model Author: Moletsane R.I.M. Date: 1986 Reference: Moletsane R.I.M. 1986. Curriculum design for adult learning in developing countries - a critical appraisal and alternative model. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Provides curriculum models for alternative (adult) education Keywords: alternative education, adult education, community, curriculum, standards, projects
	Capitalism, Socialism, and Education Author: Vilakazi, H.W. Date: 1986 Reference: Vilakzai, H.W. 1986. Capitalism, Socialism, & Education. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: General discussion of a socialist approach to society and education from a humanist Marxist perspesctive Keywords: alternative education, class, development
	Bricks Educational Report - 1986 Compiler: van Wyk, S. Date: 198603 Reference: van Wyk, S. 1986. Bricks Educational Report - 1986. Windhoek: Bricks Educational [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Desceription of Bricks activities and programmes Keywords: conferences, alternative education, community, community education, media
	NGOs and the Nationhood Programme Author: Abrahams, O. Date: 1986 Reference: Abrahams, O. 1986. NGOs and the Nationhood Programme. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Deals with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), the United Nations Nationhood Programe for Namibia, the NNPCC, the attitude towards alternative NGO in Namibia and the role that NGOs could play in combatting poverty and building national coherence. Includes an earlier paper from 3 November 1983 on "Growing food and the Nationhood Programme". Keywords: development, NGOs, projects
	Towards an en-fleshment of a dynamic idea: The people's Education Author: Sebidi, L. Date: 1986 Reference: Sebidi, L. 1986. Towards an en-fleshment of a dynamic idea: The people's Education. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: Detailed theoretical examination of the idea of people's education Keywords: alternative education, people's education, history, curriculum
	Theology and education: an alternative model Author: Witbooi, B. Date: 1986 Reference: Witbooi, B. 1986. Theology and education: an alternative model. [Paper presented at the Education for Affirmation consultation held 27 to 28 August 1986] Description: A liberation theology perspective on education Keywords: alternative education, ideology
1987	Distance education and the regime of academic literacy Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 19870519-21 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1987. Distance education and the regime of academic literacy. [Paper presented at a Distance Education Conference held at the University of South Africa, 18-21 May 1987 and published in the proceedings of the conference (Adey, D., Heese, M. and le Roux, A.I. (Comps) Distance education - the challenge. Pretoria: University of South Africa, pp. 217-245.) Portions of this paper appeared in an earlier version delivered at a Conference on Intercultural Issues in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education held by the South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education in Pietermaritzburg in December, 1986.] Description: A critical look at some of the (often hidden) assumptions about what counts for ‘literacy’ and educated academic discourse in the context of distance education at the time Keywords: adult education, distance education, literacy, reading, cognition, materials, conferences, ideology
	Text design in distance education - print and facilitating adult learning Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. and Aitchison, J.M.H. Date: 19870518-21 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. and Aitchison, J.M.H. 1987. Text design in distance education - print and facilitating adult learning. [Paper presented at a Distance Education Conference held at the University of South Africa, 18-21 May 1987] Description: A detailed study of the elements in instructional text design for adult learning particularly in distance education Keywords: adult education, distance education, literacy, reading, cognition, materials, conferences, ideology
	Gnosis, ritual and faith: fundamental issues in the education and training of adult educators at universities in South Africa Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 198706 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1987. Gnosis, ritual and faith: fundamental issues in the education and training of adult educators at universities in South Africa. Paper presented at the Conference for University-based Adult Educators, University of Natal, Durban, June 1987 Published in Millar, C., Raynham, S-A., and Schaffer, A. (Eds). 1991. Breaking the formal frame: Readings in South African Education in the Eighties. Cape Town: Oxford University Press, pp. 407-415 Description: A satirical deconstruction of typical contemporary university based adult education and adult education practitioner training Keywords: adult education, conferences, ideology
	USDI Applications for admission and Scholarship Author: Ubuntu Social Development Institute Date: 1987 Reference: Ubuntu Social Development Institute. 1987. Application for Admission, Application for Scholarship. Roodeport: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Description: Forms Keywords: development, adult education, ideology
	USDI Training Programme Author: Ubuntu Social Development Institute Date: 19870110 Reference: Ubuntu Social Development Institute. 1987.Ubuntu Social Development Institute Training Programme. Roodeport: Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre Description: Covering letter for Prospectus and Admission and Scholarship forms Keywords: development, adult education, community, ideology
1988	Help 'n kind wat gastro het Author: Adult Basic Education and Development Project Date: 1988 Reference: Adult Basic Education and Development Project.1988. Help 'n kind wat gastro het. Cape Town: Adult Basic Education and Development Project Description: Guide to dealing with gastritis in children Keywords: adult basic education, materials, media, health education, projects
	The African adult education movement in the Western Cape from 1945 to 1967 Author: Wilson, D. Date: 198809 Reference: Wilson, D. 1988. The African adult education movement in the Western Cape from 1945 to 1967 in the context of its socio-economic and political background. Rondebosch: University of Cape Town [Unpublished masters thesis] Description: Detailed historical study of literacy, post-literacy and night schools in the region during this period Keywords: literacy, adult education, night schools, history, ideology, university, projects, Western Cape
1989	Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: held March 15 to 19 at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng
	Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop - letter to delegates Authors: Lawrence, M. and Pitse, L. Date: 19890215 Reference: Lawrence, M. and Pitse, L. 1989.Letter to delegates. Mafikeng: University of Bophuthatswana, Institute for Education Description: Letter on workshop arrangements Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy
	Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop - list of delegates Author: Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop Date: 19890216-18 Reference: Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop. 1989. List of delegates. [Document issued at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: List of delegates Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, history
	Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop - Programme Author: Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop Date: 198903 Reference: Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop Programme. 1989.[Programme for the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Workshop programme Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, ideology, universities
	Theme and Topic guidelines Author: Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop Date: 198903 Reference: Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop. 1989. [Document used at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Workshop themes and topics Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, ideology, universities
	Proposal and sponsorship document for Adult Literacy and Education Trust to be launched in 1989/90 Authors: Lawrence, M. and Pitse, L. Date: 1989 Reference: Lawrence, M. and Pitse, L. 1989. Proposal and sponsorship document for Adult Literacy and Education Trust to be launched in 1989/90. Mafikeng: University of Bophuthatswana, Institute for Education [ Document presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Trust proposal Keywords: adult education, literacy, NGOs, projects
	Adult Education: some issues and problems Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 198903 Reference: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1989. Adult education: some issue and problems. [Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: A poetic, satirical, and at times prophetic analysis of the world of university and NGO involvement in radical adult education in the context of the 1980s stuggle for democracy in South Africa and the prospects for the future Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, ideology, universities, NGOs
	The Double Shift Author: Using Spoken and Written English (USWE) Date: 198903 Reference: Using Spoken and Written English (USWE). 1989.[Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: An example is given of a reading text and how it is discussed plus some information on USWE's work Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, materials, media, evaluation
	Ikageng-WHPS Education Centre Author: Ikageng-WHPS Education Centre Date: 1989 Reference: Ikageng-WHPS Education Centre. 1989. Ikageng-WHPS Education Centre Information Sheet 1989-1990. [Documents presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Description of the Centre's work and an Application form Keywords: adult education, adult basic education, literacy, NGOs
	Co-operative Education Project Author: Co-operative Education Project Date: 1989 Reference: Co-operative Education Project. 1989. Collective Co-operatives. [Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Descriptions of co-operative aims, principles, setting-up, structures, management and ways of running, feasibility studies, financing, costing, marketing, and productioning planning Keywords: adult education, community education, co-operative education, projects, NGOs
	Books on the EDA Book-Service List Author: Environmental and Development Agency Date: 198903 Reference: Environmental and Development Agency. 1989. Books on the EDA Book-Service List. [Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Book list Keywords: adult education, community education, development, health education, literacy, ideology
	About the National Language Project Author: National Language Project Date: 198903 Reference: National language Project. 1989. About the National Language Project. [Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Information on the National Language Project including its rationale, policy (whilst promoting the use of English as a lingua franca, it promotes all South African languages as a means of communication), current research initiatives and course production, and publication of the Language Projects' Review Keywords: language, ideology, materials, NGOs
	Administration of adult education centres Author: Hoefig, G. Date: 1989 Reference: X, Y. 1989. A. [Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Outline of the administrative requirements of an adult education centre (based on the experience of the Ikageng-WHPS Education Centre of Project Literacy) Keywords: adult education, adult basic education, community learning centres, literacy, NGOs
	Ciskei adult education: 1979-1988 Authors: Yakopi, M.T., Malusi, G.T., and Sojola, E.N. Date: 198903 Reference: Yakopi, M.T., Malusi, G.T., and Sojola, E.N. 1989. Ciskei Adult Education: 1979-1988. [Paper presented at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: An historical description of the Ciskei government's adult education provision both formal and non-formal from 1979 to 1988 and its policies, staffing, succeses, failures, and problems Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, non-formal education, PALCs
	Notes on the Workshop Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 19890316-18 Reference: X, Y. 1989. Notes on the Workshop. [Notes made at the Adult literacy, adult education and co-operative education workshop: March 15 to 19, held at St Joseph's Centre, Mafikeng] Description: Summary notes Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, non-formal education, development, universities, NGOs, ideology, PALCs
	Meeting between representatives from the universities of Natal, Cape Town, and Witwatersrand on literacy and adult basic education cooperation on 19 to 21 May 1989 in Ballito, Natal
	Minutes of the Ballito meeting Authors: Meeting particiants Date: 19890519-21 Reference: Ballito meeting participants. 1989. Minutes of the Ballito meeting. [Minutes of the meeting between representatives from the universities of Natal, Cape Town, and Witwatersrand on literacy and adult basic education cooperation on 19 to 21 May 1989 in Ballito, Natal Description: Minutes Keywords: adult education, community education, literacy, non-formal education, development, universities, NGOs, ideology
	Kenton Conference held 27 to 30 October 1989 at Magoebaskloof, Transvaal
	Acid rain on community education Author: Aitchison, J.J.W. Date: 198910 References: Aitchison, J.J.W. 1989. Acid rain on community education. In: Proceedings of the Kenton Conference at Magoebaskloof Aitchison, J.J.W., Morphet, A., and Hallowes, D. 1992. Acid rain on community education and computers - a debate. Pietermaritzburg: Centre for Adult Education, University of Natal Description: Best described as a meditation on the unintended consequences of the intermingling of radical intellectual aspirations towards building community and the political and education struggles of the time. The document provided here, published in 1992, contains the original paper, a response to the paper given at the conference by Tony Morphet, a later response to both by David Hallowes, and a reworking of the original paper with specific reference to computers. Keywords: adult education, community education, conferences, development, universities, NGOs, ideology, history, language, computers
	Responses to the Acid rain on community education paper Author: Conference participants Date: 198910 Reference: Conference participants. 1989. Responses to the Acid rain on community education paper. [Notes on responses to a paper presented at the Kenton Conference held at Magoebaskloof 27-30 October 1989] Description: Comments on a paper Keywords: community, community education, conferences, universities, ideology, history
	Education and Community in South Africa Author: Morrow, W. Date: 198910 Reference: Morrow, W. 1989. Education and Community in South Africa. [Paper presented at the Kenton Conference held at Magoebaskloof 27-30 October 1989] Description: Theoretical and political analysis of the meaning of the term community (particularly as found in (South) African liberation discourse) and a deconstruction of the term "imagined community" Keywords: community, community education, conferences, universities, ideology, history
	First and last interpreters Authors: Taylor, N., Muller, J., Cloete, N., and Narsing, Y. Date: 198910 Reference: Taylor, N., Muller, J., Cloete, N., and Narsing, Y. 1989. First and last interpreters. [Paper presented at the Kenton Conference held at Magoebaskloof 27-30 October 1989] Description: Highly theoretical paper, replete with the jargon of the educational philosophy of the day, that examines the forces influencing education and curriculum Keywords: community, universities, ideology, curriculum
	People's libraries in support of people's education Author: van Zijl Date: 198910 Reference: van Zijl, 1989. People's libraries in support of people's education. [Paper presented at the Kenton Conference held at Magoebaskloof 27-30 October 1989] Description: Programme directed argument for library support for people's education Keywords: people's education, community, conferences, universities, ideology, reading, libraries
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