A passion for learning : celebrating 80 years of NIACE support for adult learning

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A passion for learning : celebrating 80 years of NIACE support for adult learning

presented by Howard Gilbert and Helen Prew

NIACE, 2001

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Since its foundation as the British Institute of Adult Education in 1921, NIACE (and its precursors) has been influential not only in policy concerning adult education, but also in other areas of social and cultural life in Britain. From initiatives of the Institute have grown the British Film Institute and the Arts Council; and the Army Bureau of Current Affairs was started by the Institute's Secretary in 1941. Today's Basic Skills Agency began life as the Adult Literacy Resource Agency, set up under the Institute's aegis in 1975. The formation of NIACE Cymru in 1985 recognised a distinct role required in Wales, leading to the establishment of NIACE Dysgu Cymru in 1999. NIACE was the leading voice calling for an international week for adult learning, building on the huge success over ten years of its own Adult Learners' Week. NIACE today is an energetic and bustling organisation. With eight staff in 1971, it now has over 120, undertaking over 70 research and development projects each year. It has a major programme of conferences, seminars and briefings - on average at least one every week. Its book and journal publishing is significant in volume and breadth, both at home and internationally. This book is not a comprehensive historical account of NIACE's development. Rather, it is a series of reflections from contributors who have shared in the life of the organisation, whether by being involved directly as staff or as volunteers from the adult education profession who gave time in both key and support roles, working for the Institute.

Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 The origins of NIACE Lord Haldane
  • the Haldane Trust
  • the British Institute of Adult Education
  • Sir William Emrys Williams Fusion not fission - the BIAE Secretary remembers. Reminiscences concerning NIACE and its predecessors. The beginning of the National Institute of Adult Education. An inspector recalls those early years. Chapter 2 Chefs in a hot kitchen Recollection of Edward Hutchinson - mentor and family friend. Edward Hutchinson - Secretary, 1949-1971 Arthur K Stock - Director, 1971 - 1988 Alan Tuckett - Director, 1988 - Chapter 3 Gathering Storms - hopes and realities, 1970 - 1990 NIACE during the 1970s and 1980s How they brought the good news from Queen Anne Street to Leicester. A friendly lodger (ACACE) from 1977-1983. Wise Presidential guidance in a time of turbulence - 1988-1994 Sir Winston Churchill on adult education REPLAN and UDACE: The 'Baronies' A broadcaster's perspective. Chapter 4 Rolling back the dark clouds Adults and Higher Education: the NIACE role? International aspects and exciting developments: 1975-1995 Contents Acknowledgements Foreword Preface Introduction Chapter 1 The origins of NIACE Lord Haldane
  • the Haldane Trust
  • the British Institute of Adult Education
  • Sir William Emrys Williams Fusion not fission - the BIAE Secretary remembers. Reminiscences concerning NIACE and its predecessors. The beginning of the National Institute of Adult Education. An inspector recalls those early years. Chapter 2 Chefs in a hot kitchen Recollection of Edward Hutchinson - mentor and family friend. Edward Hutchinson - Secretary, 1949-1971 Arthur K Stock - Director, 1971 - 1988 Alan Tuckett - Director, 1988 - Chapter 3 Gathering Storms - hopes and realities, 1970 - 1990 NIACE during the 1970s and 1980s How they brought the good news from Queen Anne Street to Leicester. A friendly lodger (ACACE) from 1977-1983. Wise Presidential guidance in a time of turbulence - 1988-1994 Sir Winston Churchill on adult education REPLAN and UDACE: The 'Baronies' A broadcaster's perspective. Chapter 4 Rolling back the dark clouds Adults and Higher Education: the NIACE role? International aspects and exciting developments: 1975-1995 Growing independence in Wales: NIACE Dysgu Cymru Drama, growth and fun - NIACE in the 1990s A right to read Tailpiece References Abbreviations

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