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Active through education

Funder: European CommissionProject code: 2020-1-PL01-KA204-082094
Funded under: ERASMUS+ | Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices | Strategic Partnerships for adult education Funder Contribution: 59,490 EUR

Active through education

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The main goal of the „Active through education” project is to improve the methods of teaching people 60+, based on proven methods of education in Europe and active aging. As a result of long-term cooperation, we will develop proposals for teachers, trainers and staff of non-governmental organizations and public institutions, providing informal education for senior citizens. The materials will contain issues concerning the different ways to motivate senior citizens to learn, how to use the potential of non-governmental organizations and libraries in education of 60+ people, how to use cultural classes and soft skills training, how to use media, smartfons and Internet in a safe way - and can be used also by senior citizens themselves, volunteers and local community animators. In all partner institutions we have adult learners who come to our organizations to learn in order to improve skills for their social and personal development or to obtain skills which will enable them to access the current digital world as citizens and consumers. We need to find new teaching methods to encourage senior listeners to engage with the education, and give the learners the confidence to believe in their own learning potential. Consequently, this partnership will try to explore new methods for teaching mature adults, thus encouraging learners. The other aspect of the project is to give adult educators the opportunity to share and learn from colleagues in Europe.The project will be divided in two phases:- 1st phase: It will be dedicated to research, find information and develop ideas related to the different didactic methods. At the end of this period a Short term training event for adult educators will be organized. Teaching methods that will be practiced during the project and shared during LTTA include: How to use the potential of non-governmental organizations and libraries in education of 60+ people; How to use cultural activities and soft skills training for the benefit of seniors - theatre of the oppressed, biographic narrative interviews, bread therapy, etc.; How to use social media and Internet in a safe way; Memory training and mind exercises for seniors; Videoconferencing as a tool of communication especially in the era of pandemics.- 2nd phase: We will dedicate time to examining each method, adapting and implementing the different methods in our ongoing trainings. We will encourage teachers to try some of the ideas proposed. Choose one of the methods according to their teaching style, adapt it to their learners and organization environment and bear in mind that some methods apply to some subjects better than others. The results will be positive, because “trying” is always a good start.Thanks to the implementation of the project we will gain very important experience in the international project management, including the development of practical skills related to the organization of transnational meetings, conferences and dissemination of the results, as well as increased language skills of staff and teachers. We also appreciate the value of the partnership, exchange of experiences and sharing resources, also at the local level.The context is in line with a new adult education priority that has been added in the revised 2020 Programme Guide: „Promoting Erasmus+ among all citizens and generations by offering activities of education and exchanges of experiences to seniors with view to building and adding solidity to the European identity”. The partnership proposes activities that will benefit senior adult learners, especially at risk of social or digital exclusion, where educational support can improve the quality of life.European societies are ageing. In 1950, only 12% of the European population was over age 65. Today the share has already doubled, and projections show that in 2050 over 36% of Europe’s population will be 65+ years old. Said so, older people’s civic engagement and participation has emerged as a key topic for gerontology and public policy, while International organisations, including the United Nations and European Commission, have been prioritizing it as a means to promote active and successful ways of ageing. Project partners countries (PL, BG, RO, ES, GR) have similar problems connected with the ageing of societies. As number of elderly people in the population is growing even faster, one should make sure that senior citizens are strong and actively participating in social life group. Informal and non-formal education is a powerful tool that makes such activation possible. As organizations and institutions working with adults and seniors, all partners have a common goal to improve the methods of teaching people 60+ based on proven methods of education in Europe and active aging.

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