ABSTRACT
The educational activities sponsored by the innovators’ efforts are broadly classified as religious and secular. The potential range of educational techniques available to the innovators seems to have increased across the years. This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book summarizes the similarities and differences among the early innovators in terms of the three factors: the time, place and organization of their activities; their methods and aims; and family and personal themes. It discusses three important influences derived from the examination: influence of religious beliefs; influence of voluntary participation; and influence of social developments. The book poses some propositions concerning explanations for successful innovation and adult education program development.
