The document discusses the 5 core elements of adult education that were taught by the Women's Institutes (W.I.): institute work and methods, legislation, home economics, agriculture, and health. The W.I. provided detailed instructions and rules for their members. They also educated women on legislation to increase their knowledge of the law. Home economics lessons included skills like food preservation. Agriculture topics covered dairy, gardening, and poultry. Health discussions focused on sanitation. Publications from the W.I. featured articles on these 5 core teaching elements.