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Description
Ageing implies changes not only on physical level, but also on psychological and social level. Our mind functions differently at every age and getting older implies a certain specificity of the learning process.
This module deals with the psychological particularities of older people in the learning and teaching process, as well as with the psycho-social conditions that need to be fulfilled by the educator in order to ensure an optimal learning atmosphere when working with older people.
The module will contain two units:
Learning Outcomes:
The Participants will be able to name and understand the main particularities of older learners.
The participants will be able to accept the importance of creating an optimal learning environment.
At the end of the module, the participants will be able to apply activities and techniques which help to ensure an optimal learning environment in their work.
Duration
1.5 hours (45 min face to face + 45 min online)
Duration:
45 min
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Methodology:
In this face-to-face session experiential exercises and focused discussion are combined. All the activities can be carried out in an online environment, if needed.
Content (Type of activities list & small description):
Preparation:
Ice-breaker “Throw the ball and share things about yourself!” (Activity 1)
A reflection to link the exercise to the following activity is initiated by asking questions.
Course work:
Focused discussion about the specificity of old age and the changes it brings with itself; parallel between cognitive and social-emotional processes involved in learning at older age. (Activity 2)
Reflection:
Wrap-up exercise: “The thermometer”. (Activity 3)
Duration:
45 min
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Methodology:
This is an online session (e.g. on zoom) in which experiential exercises and focused discussion are combined. All the activities can be carried out in a face-to-face environment, if needed.
Content (Type of activities list & small description):
Preparation:
Ice-breaker “What do your shoes say about who you are?” (Activity 1)
Course work:
Structured exercise: “Your idea of a safe learning environment in a photo”, leading to a focused discussion about practical ways of creating a safe learning environment which promotes trust and development. (Activity 2)
Reflection:
Wrap-up exercise: “Words for the imaginary backpack”. (Activity 3)
Self-assessment
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Project no. 2020 – 1- RO01 – KA204 -079845
