UPPVJK014 Interest Education of the Elderly

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
12/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucia Drotárová, PhD. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Naděžda Špatenková, Ph.D.
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Timetable
Fri 18. 10. 10:35–11:20 C201, 12:15–15:30 C303, Fri 15. 11. 8:05–10:30 C303, 10:35–11:20 C303, Fri 22. 11. 8:05–9:40 C204, Fri 6. 12. 14:45–15:30 C303
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(K)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the field of senior interest-based education and to reflect on its significance for the development of both the individual and society. Senior interest-based education is considered within the context of lifelong learning, with special attention given to its practical application in the area of leisure educational activities for seniors. The course will describe both the current and past situations in the educational market, characterize various types of interest-based education, and provide an overview of the main institutions involved in this field. Additionally, the use of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools, will be introduced as a means to support effective and accessible education for seniors.
Learning outcomes
The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the field of senior interest-based education and to reflect on its significance for the development of both the individual and society. Senior interest-based education is considered within the context of lifelong learning, with special attention given to its practical application in the area of leisure educational activities for seniors. The course will describe both the current and past situations in the educational market, characterize various types of interest-based education, and provide an overview of the main institutions that are involved in this field.
Syllabus
  • Interest-Based Education for Seniors: Definition of interest-based education. Basic characteristics of interest-based education. Goals and functions of interest-based education. Didactic Aspects of Senior Interest-Based Education: Methods, forms, and didactic tools.
  • Specifics of Senior Education: Motivation for senior interest-based education. Characteristics of senior learning.
  • Barriers to Senior Interest-Based Education: Prejudices, stereotypes, and myths. Opportunities and limitations of senior education. Educational opportunities.
  • Historical Context of Senior Interest-Based Education: Current state of senior interest-based education. Senior interest-based education in the Czech Republic and abroad.
  • Participants in Senior Interest-Based Education: Interests and needs of seniors.
  • Specifics of Seniors as Participants in Interest-Based Education: Bio-psycho-social-spiritual changes in older age.
  • Instructor in Senior Interest-Based Education.
  • Organizational Aspects of Interest-Based Education: Legislative norms. Funding of senior interest-based education. Educational institutions.
  • Types of Senior Interest-Based Education I: Cultural and aesthetic education. Religious and spiritual education.
  • Types of Senior Interest-Based Education II: Physical and sports education. Health education.
  • Types of Senior Interest-Based Education III: Travel and tourism. Language education. Environmental education.
  • Types of Senior Interest-Based Education IV: Science and technology education. Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Senior Interest-Based Education.
Literature
    required literature
  • SUCHÁ, J., JINDROVÁ, I. aB. HÁTLOVÁ.Hry a činnosti pro aktivní seniory. Praha: Portál, 2013. ISBN 978-80-262-0335-3.
  • ŠERÁK, M. Zájmové vzdělávání dospělých. Praha: Portál, s.r.o., 2009. ISBN 978-80-7367-551-6. info
  • ŠPATENKOVÁ, N. Gerontagogika. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2013. ISBN 978-80-244-3653-1.
  • ŠPATENKOVÁ, N. aK.JANIŠ ml.Zájmová edukace u seniorů[online]. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, Fakulta veřejných politik v Opavě, 2019. Dostupné z: https://elearning.slu.cz/course/index.php?categoryid=45
  • ŠPATENKOVÁ, N. - SMÉKALOVÁ, L. Edukace seniorů. Geragogika a gerontagogika. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-5446-8. info
    recommended literature
  • DVOŘÁKOVÁ, M. ŠERÁK, M. Andragogika a vzdělávání dospělých. PRAHA: FF UK, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7308-694-7. info
  • HASMANOVÁ MARHÁNKOVÁ, J. Aktivita jako projekt: diskurz aktivního stárnutí a jeho odezvy v životech českých seniorů a seniorek. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON), 2013. ISBN 978-80-7419-152-7.
  • KOZÁKOVÁ, Z., MŐLLER, O. Aktivizační přístupy k osobám seniorského věku. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2006. ISBN 80-244-1552-6. info
  • KRYSTOŇ, M., ŠERÁK, M. aL. TOMCZYK.Nové trendy ve vzdělávání seniorů: [česko-polsko-slovenské studie z andragogiky a sociální gerontologie] = Nowe trendy w edukacji seniorów: [Czesko-Polsko-Słowackie studia z zakresu andragogiki i gerontologii społecznej
  • SAVIĆEVIĆ, D. Adult Education: From Practice to Theory of Building. Frankfurt am Main: Peter Lang, 1999.
Teaching methods
Lectures: Theoretical instruction focused on key concepts and topics in the field of senior interest-based education.
Individual and Group Assignments: Practical activities aimed at solving specific tasks, both individually and in teams.
Independent Work: Students will be required to work independently outside of the classroom, preparing presentations, conducting research, and applying learned concepts in practice.
Presentations: Students will prepare and present topics related to senior interest-based education, both individually and in groups.
Assessment methods
Projects: Students will be evaluated based on three projects focused on the practical application of knowledge gained during the course.
Exam: The course will conclude with a final exam, which will assess students' understanding of theoretical concepts and their ability to apply them in practice.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2019, Accreditation winter, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023.
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