EPALE discussion: social inclusion of the ageing population and intergenerational learning
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The lifelong learning needs of older learners should be a priority for education providers who need to develop high quality and specific training programmes.
At the same time, intergenerational learning can contribute to social cohesion by promoting cooperation between different generations.
On Wednesday 28 October, starting from 10 a.m. CEST, EPALE will be hosting an online discussion on the social inclusion of the ageing population and intergenerational learning.
The discussion will include the following topics:
- What adult education policies and initiatives can support social inclusion of older learners?
- Has there been more attention to their situation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic?
- What target groups have you been working with, and what would be your recommendations to ensure that adults continue to play an active role in society as they age?
We invite you to share your experiences and reflections during our online discussion, facilitated by EPALE Thematic coordinator Gina Ebner, Secretary-General of EAEA.
Comments will be open on 19 October so participants can introduce themselves and post their comments in advance.
Join our online discussion!
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Excellent! I'd be curious to
Excellent! I'd be curious to know more about the differences that you have experienced!
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The history of the different
The history of the different generations in each country is important for them to know in order to understand each other.
Then the context regarding rural and urban, rural tends to focus more on the family than the urban places.
Another very important issue is if there is support from the top (political) and if there are experienced practitioners.
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Adult Education for All
I look forward to this discussion about a very interesting topic. I believe that older learners can benefit a lot from various opportunities but at the same time can also be valid contributors to various topics. Between 2014 and 2017 I was leading a project entitled Intergenerational Learning Partnership Over 55. This project sought to create such a partnership between older workers and younger workers in the financial services industry.
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Make them feel welcome online
It is becoming increasingly clear that the lack of digital skills can lead to a major gap between the possibilities available to different people - ranging from access to information and entertainment to being able to participate in the population wide discussions and gaining new sources of income.
Zemgale Region Human Resource and Competences Development Centre in Jelgava, Latvia organizes different activities to increase the digital skills of seniors. We have cooperated with various organizations in projects aimed at increasing the digital skills of the elderly. Each year we offer a variety of events and seminars during the European All Digital week - some of them aimed specifically at the elderly. Our staff also offers free consultations on IT and free of charge group courses in basics of using PC's and smartphones.
The general aim of these activities is to help the seniors cross the threshold where they start feeling comfortable using the modern technologies to improve their everyday lives.
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Dpends on the activity
It depends - the free courses are for seniors only, but the All Digital week events are for the general public. The biggest project we undertook with a telecommunications company also was aimed at those aged 50+.
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Pilnībā piekrītu Zintim. Arī
Pilnībā piekrītu Zintim. Arī mēs sadarbojamies ar dažādām organizācijām un pašvaldības iestādēm, lai uzlabotu senioru (50+) digitālās prasmes. Bet ir zema motivācija, jo vienmēr digitālajām vajadzībām ir alternatīva. Piemēram, lai samaksātu rēķinu nevajag internetbanku! Vajag palūgt dēlam vai meitai to izdarīt.
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Local needs
Research in Latvia shows that civic involvement is greater in issues that affect people's immediate surroundings - the living environment, preservation of local cultural heritage, opportunities for children's development. I think it is precisely on these issues that there is an opportunity to involve older people more and to organize intergenerational learning.Research in Latvia shows that civic involvement is greater in issues that affect people's immediate surroundings - the living environment, preservation of local cultural heritage, opportunities for children's development. I think it is precisely on these issues that there is an opportunity to involve older people more and to organize intergenerational learning.
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Increasing knowledge and confidence
Hello
I am looking forward to taking part in this discussion. I work for Generations Working Together which support the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland. Now more than ever we need to increase practitioners and managers knowledge and confidence in how to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate intergenerational programmes. It is also vitally important for policy makers to understand the benefits this approach can have on communities and why it should be a core element in all areas of local and national government such as housing, planning, health, environment, policy etc.
You can check out our work in Scotland at www.generationsworkingtogether.org
Look forward to talking more on the 28th.
Alison
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I'd love to hear more about
I'd love to hear more about the initiative, but I'll probably use it as an example in a later question!
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Local needs
Hi Ingrida,
I agree with you older people have a lot of experience which they are willing to share with the younger generations. In this way they feel active in what goes on in society and have the opportunity learn from the younger generations.
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Make them feel welcome online