Task 4
New teaching methods – conceiving and testing
1. Best practice
As a conclusion of implementing different methods and forms
of work, the partnership developed a short practical guide summarizing the
experience of all organization in the partnership working with senior citizens.
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Part |
Recommendation |
Notes |
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Length of courses
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5-10 meeting (including introductory sessions and
evaluation session) Introductory and evaluation session can be arranged as a
party with food and drink, as a discussion session etc. |
We recommend shorter courses for the better motivation of
seniors to continue in learning. They can also absorb the information and
knowledge easier |
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Length of lessons
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45 minutes for seniors aged 60+ 90 minutes for younger seniors or for
advanced students |
Breaks between the lessons can be arranged as social
activities. |
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Number of people in the classroom |
4-8 people We recommend 4 students to 1 teacher or 1 helper. |
Young students from schools and
universities as volunteers (individual training of seniors or home
assistance) |
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Scheme |
- Seniors to
seniors - Professional
trainers - Juniors to
seniors |
We recommend the scheme of
senior-senior as the senior students feel more relaxed. |
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Age of participants |
- Group 1 –
below 50 - Group 2 –
50-60 - Group 3 –
60+ |
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Course subject |
Emphasis on: - practical
experience - fun - learn with
all senses - arrance
courses in the afternoon or in the mornind - slow pace
with lots of pictures and other didactic aids - small
groups - group
classes adapted to rythm and needs |
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Motivation of learners |
Split subjects into different seminars |
Best way to motivate seniors in
continuing learning is to split subjects in shorter part, seminar. |
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Seniors´reasons to attend the course |
- Social
contacts (seniors 60+) - Convivial
leisure activity - Use of
computer in everyday life – making life more simple - Active job
(CVs, letters, email, job-related websites) - Access to
information and training - Simplified
communication |
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Teaching aids |
- Detailed
content information - Summary
content information - Materials
for self-study - Access to
e-learning |
Paper form, CD, DVD |
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Other activities |
- Provide
help with purchasing equipment - Provide
help with choosing the best Internet provider - Cognitive
and/or physical stimulation of mentally handicapped people through
interactive games on consoles or via the Internet - Stimulating
group activities (exergaming) - Memory
workshops - Computer
karaoke - Blog
writing - Sightseeing
with Google Earth - Language
classes (e-learning) - E-administration |
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