ADULT EDUCATION.

Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18318, 2 May 1931, Page 7

ADULT EDUCATION.

(To the Editor.) Sir, —May I heartily endorse the epistle penned by “ Democrat ” when he draws a striking comparison between “ memory visualising " courses at £3 Ss'Tor three lessons and W.E.A. classes at 3s or 5s for 24 lectures by a recognised authority. The average adult in this country has no more than a sixth standard education and appalling Ignorance is evidenced daily concerning simple -facts In politics, history and sociology which most High School boys could readily deal with. In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that it is only since the 10 per cent, “cut” ,was introduced that many adults are realising that there is a study known as economics and that economics is Influenced by politics and that politics is founded •on history, and so on. To these “ Standard VI." people all tfcese subjects have been regarded as dull and not to be compared with the attractions of horseracing, football, scandal and talkies. Now their own pockets are being touohed they are gradually awakening to the vital necessity for a little knowledge. , While the W.E.A. is essentially a cultural movement it provides that/knowledge, the lectures being only of primary importance to the discussions, ’in which everybody can ask questions or express his or her views., The fees are purely nominal. Would those Hamilton employers who encouraged their staffs to take up this alleged memory course recommend them to join W.E.A. classes and widen llicir outlook with the same enthusiasm?—l am, etc., STUDENT.