Early formal adult education activities focused (1) _______ single needs such as reading and writing. Many early programs were (2) _______ by churches to teach people to read the Bible. When the original purpose was (3) _______, programs were often adjusted to meet more general educational needs of the population. Libraries, lecture series, and discussion societies began in various countries during the 18th century. As more people experienced the benefits of (4) _______, they began to participate increasingly in social, political, and occupational (5) _______. By the 19th century, adult education was developing as a formal, organized movement in the Western world.
Early formal adult education activities focused (1) on single needs such as reading and writing. Many early programs were (2) made by churches to teach people to read the Bible. When the original purpose was (3) satisfied, programs were often adjusted to meet more general educational needs of the population. Libraries, lecture series, and discussion societies began in various countries during the 18th century. As more people experienced the benefits of (4) education, they began to participate increasingly in social, political, and occupational (5) activities. By the 19th century, adult education was developing as a formal, organized movement in the Western world.
