GRUNDTVIG PROJECT
Learning
in Later Life: Students to Senior Citizens: ICT and Inter-Generation
Communication
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
Title:_ School of @ctive Senior Level:_intermediate
Prepared by: Maria Jedlińska
Subject: II. “Senior in the world of culture and art” |
Technology/Equipment/Supplies
needed: Computers with
accessories Screen Projector Own training tools, materials
and supplies |
Topic: School
of @ctive Senior – S@S |
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Lesson
Lenght: 9
meetings x 3 hours (once a month) 2 open lectures |
Notes: seniors,
aged: >55 |
Task/Objectives: to
form clubs of senior citizens ready to develop their interest, knowledge and
skills basing on learning and recognizing the literature, culture and habits
of European nations and local communities. During culture and/or art orientated meetings the modern technologies are usually used which makes seniors much more familiar with them. |
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Description
of Activity/Activities Brief description: ·
We are releasing the spontaneous
activity of senior citizens through motivating them to attend groups of those
who exhibit interest in learning the foreign literature, culture and habits
as well as in exchanging the own experience with members of the group and
with members of groups from other countries. ·
Among inhabitants of Krakow, the ·
The leading partner of the project is Regional
Public Library of Malopolska in Krakow in which there are professional service and well-equipped place
for meetings. ·
Project relies on exchange of
experiences, common discussions on books chosen by project partners, and,
last but not least, possibility of writing memoirs by club members. ·
The multicultural context is stressed
and chosen as a leitmotiv of the project. ·
We offer computer workshops,
literature-focused meetings and “biblio-therapy” . These activities integrate
the participants and foster new approach to the world of books Coordinator: Polish-German Association |
Verification
(steps to check for student understanding): Summary ·
Forming book-discussion clubs ·
Activating the older generation through
participation at a variety of cultural activities ·
Fostering senior citizens via transfer
of knowledge ·
Reducing the cultural gaps between the
European nations ·
Activating the librarians towards extending their
offer in the field of education ·
Preventing and/or struggling against
social exclusion of senior citizens’ through giving equal education
opportunities, cross-generation integration, activating, stimulating
development of own interests ·
Increased activity through participation
in Club events (exhibitions, discussions, seminars, meetings) |
Resources: Malopolska
Regional Government: framework “Malopolska Patronage” |
Students are
engaged in: X independent activities X cooperative learning peer tutoring X visuals simulations X pairing hands-on X whole group instruction others |
Author Notes: Extremely high
interest is such type of activity is being exhibited by senior citizens |