ADULT EDUCATION

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 151, 23 March 1938, Page 4

ADULT EDUCATION

Increasing Popularity In England The increasing popularity of schools for adult education in England was commented upon by Miss Linda Evans, of Christchurch, who arrived at Auckland by the Aorangl after a seven months’ visit to England. During Miss Evans’s stay in England she was engaged in educational publishing work with a London firm of publishers for six months. She was attached to various departments, looking through new publications and learning the type of book required in schools to-day. Miss Evans also attended a vacation course at Bedford College, London, where she met teachers from all over the world, Indians, Africans, Canadians, Americans, Australians and New Zealanders. Indian women students were also included. Lectures were given .by many prominent people, including Miss Phyllis Bentley, the wellknown authoress, who contributed to the literature classes, and Dr. Winifred Cullis, who spoke of child education and psychology. ’ “Adult schools of a similar nature are 'becoming increasingly popular in England,” Miss Evans said. “One of the best-known is the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London, which is attended by hundreds of students. Weaving, pot-making, drawing, painting, metal work and every variety of handcraft are taught at this school. The curriculum is drawn up for the benefit of people going into trade as well as for amateurs. Lectures and classes are held during the day as well Us in the evening. It is the largest of many such schools throughout England. “People are showing an increasing interest in work of this nature and many women are realising the value of pursuing some creative form of recreation,” Miss Evans added.